Basic Vanilla Overnight Oats
This Basic Vanilla Overnight Oats recipe is an easy and healthy recipe, and you can consider it a complete breakfast in itself. It hardly takes any time to prepare, and you can just eat it right out of the jar. It is made with the goodness of rolled oats, milk, yogurt and chia seeds, along with honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Let’s dig in!
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Ingredients & Substitutes
- Rolled Oats
Rolled Oats is a preferable option to use here instead of steel cut oats. I like the old fashioned ones by Quaker Oats. I would recommend certified gluten free oats if you are looking for a gluten free option.
- Milk
I have used whole milk in this recipe. The other options to use are oat milk, coconut milk, almond milk etc, depending on your personal preference.
- Yogurt
I am using whole milk yogurt here. Greek yogurt is another popular option for overnight oats. If you prefer flavored yogurt, feel free to use the flavor of your choice.
- Honey
To add sweetness to the oats, I am using a dollop of honey. Other sweetener options include maple syrup, agave etc.
- Ground Cinnamon
In addition to providing a heap of health benefits, ground cinnamon adds a sweet and woody flavor to the overnight oats. If you don’t like the flavor of cinnamon, another option is cardamom powder.
- Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a powerhouse of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and loads of other nutrients. These impart a creamy texture to the overnight oats.
- Vanilla Extract
I always love to use a dash of vanilla extract in my oats recipe. Vanilla extract gives the overnight oats a sweet and fresh flavor.
How To make Vanilla Overnight Oats
- In a 12 oz glass jar, add all the ingredients.
- Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, enjoy oats straight from the jar, or in a bowl.
- Optionally, add toppings/mix-ins of your choice. I used almonds, raisins and walnuts.
Toppings & Mix-Ins
- Fruits, such as chopped apple, banana, mango, grapes, different kinds of berries, like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc.
- Different types of nuts, like, almonds, walnuts, pecans etc.
- Nut butters, seeds and dried fruits, such as raisins, dried cranberries etc.
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
More Breakfast Recipes
- Banana Bread Overnight Oats
- Banana Oatmeal Waffles
- Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
- Whole Wheat Oatmeal Banana Waffles
This recipe is a part of Julie & Julia series that I had started to document the first 100 recipes on the blog. This is recipe number #83. Also, you can check out the video of these Basic Overnight Oats, it is linked in the recipe card.
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Basic Vanilla Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats I used old fashioned rolled oats by Quaker Oats
- 1/2 cup Milk I used whole milk, you can use milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 tbsp Honey You can also substitute Maple Syrup with this
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a 12 ounce glass jar, add all the ingredients.
- Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, enjoy the overnight oats straight from the jar, or in a bowl.
- Optionally, add toppings of your choice. I used almonds, raisins and walnuts.
Video
Notes
- The additional toppings that go well with overnight oats include:
– Fruits, like chopped banana, apple, mango, strawberries, blueberries etc.
– Nuts, for example hazelnuts or brazil nuts
– Nut butters, seeds, flaxseed powder, dried cranberries, raisins etc. - A 12 ounce (12 oz) wide mouthed glass jar works great for one serving of overnight oats, especially if you want to eat right out of jar in the morning. It is enough to hold the overnight oats, and also has space for some additional toppings.
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