AmericanGluten-FreeHigh-Protein

Classic Overnight Oats

Name: Classic Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup milk of choice; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter; 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of fine sea salt; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries, for topping

A american breakfast built for repeat cooking, with a clear ingredient list, tested timings, and practical variations.

5 min total

1 servings

No-Cook

Calories

380 kcal

Protein

16g

Carbs

48g

Fat

14g

Numbered instructions

1Add rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to a mason jar or lidded container.

2Add nut butter and a splash of milk; stir vigorously to break up the nut butter, then add the remaining milk and yogurt.

3Drizzle with maple syrup and add berries on top.

4Seal and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, ideally overnight.

5In the morning, stir and add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.

6Eat cold directly from the jar, or add fresh fruit and granola toppings just before serving.

Chef's Tips

Always use old-fashioned rolled oats — quick oats turn mushy and steel-cut oats stay tough no matter how long they soak.

Chia seeds are key to the thick pudding-like texture; they absorb liquid and swell overnight.

Overnight oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days — great for weekly meal prep.

Add crunchy toppings like granola or nuts at serving time so they stay crisp.

Recipe Variations

Peanut Butter Banana: Use peanut butter, add 1/2 a sliced banana in the morning, and drizzle with honey.

Chocolate Cherry: Stir in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and top with frozen cherries — tastes like dessert.

Protein-Packed: Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder with the dry ingredients and reduce milk by 2 tablespoons.

Source: Cookie and Kate at https://cookieandkate.com/overnight-oats-recipe/

Classic Overnight Oats

Ingredients checklist

Numbered instructions

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