Fast or Fancy

Overnight Oats

Prep: 5m

Cook: 0m

Servings: 1

At its most basic this is a three-ingredient breakfast that is easy to prepare, easy to take on-the-go, and infinitely variable with different mix-in combinations.

—Ingredients—

Base

  • 40g oats (1/2c)
  • 100g milk (cow, oat, almond, etc.)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla (Optional.)
  • 3 tbsp yogurt (Optional.)

Mix-Ins

  • Ingredient 1
  • 40g fruit (1/4c)(fresh or frozen)
    • Apples
    • Blueberries
    • Strawberries
    • Raisins
    • Bananas
    • Pumpkin puree
  • Spices, etc.
    • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
    • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1 tbsp cacao nibs
  • 15g Nuts (raw or toasted)
    • Pecans ~10 halves
    • Walnuts
    • Almonds
    • 1 tbsp peanut butter

—Method—

Method
  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar, store overnight in the fridge.

mix-in combos
  1. Apple & cinnamon & pecans
  2. Apple & peanut butter & raisins
  3. Blueberries & lemon zest
  4. Pumpkin & cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & pecans
  5. Cinnamon & cocoa powder & cocoa nibs
  6. Strawberries & peanut butter

—Notes—

  • These quantities reflect my taste. Some people like their oats with more liquid, less liquid, less spice, more nuts, etc. This recipe is extremely flexible and is meant as a template to start from; the quantities and combos are easily tweaked to your preferences.
  • Instead of mixing in nuts, you can add just before eating so they’re crunchier. I generally add them overnight though because otherwise I forget in the morning.
  • If you’re American, you will probably want to double or triple the sweetener. Consider increasing the vanilla first, however, as studies have shown vanilla fools the taste buds into believing food is sweeter.

—Serving Ideas—

  • Suggestion 1
  • Suggestion 2
  • Suggestion 3

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1plate
Servings2
Amount Per Serving
Calories100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Sugar
Protein
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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