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Overnight Oats

Make creamy overnight oats in 5 minutes with this foolproof ratio. Prep a week of breakfasts at once — no cooking, no stress.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
chill time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup / 45g rolled oats
  • ½ cup / 120ml milk dairy or plant-based
  • ¼ cup / 60g plain yogurt full-fat recommended
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Small pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Add rolled oats to a jar or container (minimum 250ml capacity).
  2. Add milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are combined and chia seeds are evenly distributed.
  4. Seal with a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 7–8 hours.
  5. In the morning, stir well. Add a splash of milk if the oats are thicker than you prefer.
  6. Add toppings and serve cold, or warm gently in a saucepan or microwave.

Notes

 Do not use quick oats or steel-cut oats. Rolled oats are essential for the correct texture. Add fresh fruit and granola toppings on the morning of eating, not the night before.