Best Overnight Oats Recipe

As promised in my Healthy Snacks blog, here is a recipe card and instructions on how to make the BEST OVERNIGHHT OATS. Why are they the best?

• They are versatile

• They are quick

• Kids love them

• They are packed with nutrients!

These overnight oats have been a staple in my household since I was training as a professional athlete. They are packed with protein and a ton of nutrients. It is the perfect grab and go breakfast if you need to get out the door quick or if you need something you picky kids will actually enjoy.

The recipe card I am sharing with you is the bare bones of the recipe. By that I mean there are so many ways you can make this recipe your own! One of the best things about overnight oats is that they never get old because there are so many variations.

Things You Will need

1. Mason Jars 8oz or 16oz (I recommend 16oz if you like more toppings - click here for my favorite jars)

2. Old Fashioned Oats

3. Milk (You can use regular or plant based)

4. Greek Yogurt

5. Add ins (honey, seeds, vanilla, granola, etc.)

Some things you can do to this recipe are:

1. Add in Coco powder for a chocolate taste

2. Change your Greek yogurt flavorings (just watch how much sugar there is in the flavored yogurts)

3. Change up your toppings! Add different types of fruits for a berry feel or tropical taste. Do a hearty nut mix or add some delicious granola for that extra crunch

***One of my favorite things to do is to top mine with a little extra honey and chia seeds for sweetness and texture

SO that is it my friends, it is as simple as that! Please see the recipe card below to start enjoying this awesome and easy healthy breakfast staple!

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Best Overnight Oats

Yield: 2

Author: Kayla Holdsworth

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 10 M

This is the best overnight oats recipe out there and versatile to all flavors and variations you want to add in!

Ingredients

Best Overnight Oats

• 1/2 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/2 Cup of Milk (Plant based or Regular)
• 1/3 Cup Greek Yogurt (Zero Sugar is Best)
• 1 Tbsp Honey (You can substitute Maple Syrup if you prefer)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean
• Pinch of Salt
• For extra health benefits add in 1/2 Tbsp of chia seeds, flax seed meal, and hemp seeds

Instructions

Best Overnight Oats

1. Grab 8oz or 16oz Mason Jar (16oz is nice if you like a lot of toppings)
2. Add oats to bottom of jar
3. Place you milk on top of oats so the oats soak up the milk and become soft
4. I like to add a layer of chia seeds, flax seed meal, and hemp seed here
5. Add in Greek Yogurt
6. Add Honey, Vanilla, and Salt
7. Top with a sprinkle of chia seeds if you prefer
8. Mix ingredients together
9. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours
10. Top with preferred toppings (Berries, Nuts, Fruit, etc.,)