Overnight Oats Base Recipe
Easy overnight oats base recipe you can always refer to. You can make it with or without chia seeds.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
With chia seeds
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free certified if necessary
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional but recommended
- ½ cup milk plant-based alternative to make it vegan
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup optional
- 2-3 tablespoons yogurt plant-based alternative to make it vegan
Instructions
- Add the oats, the chia seeds (if using) and maple syrup (if using) to a jar or bowl. Add in the milk. Close the jar with a lid (or cover the bowl). Place in the fridge to set overnight or at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, or when soaked, add in yogurt and give it a good mix.
- Add the toppings of your choice such as granola, fresh fruit or jam.
Notes
- The best oats to use for overnight oats are old-fashioned rolled oats as they will soften but still keep a firm texture. You can also use quick-cooking oats, also known as thin rolled oats (not instant oats), which provide a softer, gooier texture.
- You can make overnight oats with water, a mix of milk and water or even orange juice. If using water, it's recommended to add yogurt to make it creamier and to flavor it with vanilla extract or jam.
- The best jar size for 1 single portion of overnight oats is 16 oz. This leaves enough space to add your toppings to the same jar.
- Overnight oats made with rolled oats can last in the fridge for up to 5 days, which is great for meal-prepping. Add yogurt and other toppings right before serving.
- You can eat overnight oats hot or cold. You can reheat them in the microwave for 1-1:30 minutes or on the stove before adding the yogurt and toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g
Equipment
- Glass jar (Mason jar, Weck jar, empty nut butter jar)
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