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Marlene Andersson

Easy Overnight Oats

Some mornings are just busy or you might not be in the mood to spend a lot of time making something to eat, overnight oats might be the solution for you.
It's so ridiculously easy! Simply stir together a few ingredients in a jar and place it in the fridge in the evening and it's ready to be enjoyed the next morning. Voila! No cooking or baking needed.
You can keep it really simple or you can dress your oats up to your liking for more variation.
Another added benefit is that soaking the oats overnight makes them easier on the gut. Soaking oats with something like yoghurt overnight helps to break the starches down and reduce phytic acid. If you have a hard time digesting grains, these oats might still be okay for you to eat.
They can be made as a single serving or a batch that will last a few days.
Below you can find the base recipe and some suggestions for fun toppings to add.
Overnight oats can be stores for about 4 days in the fridge, 3 days maximum of you have fruit mixed in. And YES, you can freeze them as well! The oats can last several months in the freezer.
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Servings:1 portion
Course:Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup / 40g old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup / 120g  milk or coconut water (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Add all the base ingredients into a sealable jar or bowl and stir until combined.
  2. Let it soak in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but it's best to soak overnight for 8 hours.
  3. Top your overnight oats with your favorite toppings or choose one of the toppings below. Enjoy!

Notes

BANANA BREAD OVERNIGHT OATS

SPICED PEAR OVERNIGHT OATS

PB&J OVERNIGHT OATS

  • 2 tablespoon raspberry jam or puree
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios

PINA COLADA OVERNIGHT OATS

CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS

STRAWBERRY PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS