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How to make overnight oats + 6 flavour ideas

How to make overnight oats - the perfect healthy breakfast to prep at the start of the week and eat all week long plus our 6 favourite flavour ideas!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large serving
Author: Laura

Ingredients

Base vanilla recipe (makes 1 extra big serving)

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ cup milk (regular, almond, coconut - anything will work)
  • ½ cup unsweetened yoghurt
  • 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional mix ins (see recipe notes)

Instructions

  • Place the ingredients (including any extras) into a 500ml jar or container (I like using wide mouth pint sized Ball Mason jars) and mix together well.
  • Screw on jar lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from the fridge when ready to serve, stir it up and enjoy. If needed, add a splash of milk to thin it down and extra toppings if desired.
  • Servings will keep in the fridge for 5 days.

Notes

The recipe above makes enough for one large adult sized serving. I like splitting this into 2 smaller jars for a serving size more appropriate for kids. 
Flavour ideas:
Tropical Overnight Oats:
Base recipe + ¼ cup pineapple and mango pieces (fresh or frozen) + 2 tablespoon dessicated coconut
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats:
Base recipe + 2 tablespoon cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Mixed Berry Overnight Oats:
Base recipe + ½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats:
Base recipe + ½ banana, chopped into pieces or mashed + 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Coffee Overnight Oats:
Base recipe + 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder + 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional but delicious!)
Nutrition Facts
How to make overnight oats + 6 flavour ideas
Amount per Serving
Calories
414
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
113
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
708
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
67
g
22
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
31
g
34
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
320
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
8.7
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
323
mg
32
%
Iron
 
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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