Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

This quick and easy overnight oats base recipe is a blank canvas for whatever flavor you're craving! It's dough, rich in protein and fiber, and the perfect breakfast to meal prep!

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Course: Breakfast

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 5 cups

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Kelsey Kunik, RDN

Ingredients

2 cups Rolled Oats
2 cups Greek Yogurt I used Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla
2 cups milk any type (I use 1% cow's milk)
⅓ cup chia seeds

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Portion into individual containers or serve straight from the bowl. Keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. See Notes for flavor and topping ideas.

Notes

Optional: 1 cup Fruit (frozen or fresh--- even canned!)

Optional: Up to ½ cup (or more) any add-ins

- Nuts and nut butters: Cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts (also consider a big dollop of peanut butter or almond butter stirred in before serving– YUM!)

- Seeds: Hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds

- Spices: Pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, cardamom, vanilla, cocoa powder, apple pie spice

Optional: Sweetener of choice if needed- maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit sweetener.

Nutrition facts are based on base recipe above.

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