Description

This make-ahead recipe for creamy, fragrant overnight oats transforms your busy mornings into a moment of pure, customizable comfort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ingredients base
½ cup creamy rolled oats

½ cup cold milk of your choice

My Add-Ins

¼ cup thick, tangy Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon gelatinous chia seeds
1 tablespoon golden honey or rich maple syrup
¼ teaspoon warm vanilla extract

Peanut Butter & Jelly

1 tablespoon bright, sweet strawberry jam
1 tablespoon luscious, salted creamy peanut butter
¼ cup ripe, juicy diced strawberries
2 tablespoons crunchy, roasted peanuts

Apple Pie

¼ cup crisp, sweet diced apples
1 tablespoon buttery, chopped pecan
2 teaspoons amber maple syrup
¼ teaspoon fragrant, warming cinnamon

Banana Nutella

½ soft, ripe banana, sliced
1 tablespoon silky, hazelnut-filled Nutella
1 tablespoon toasty, crushed hazelnuts
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips

Almond Joy

¼ cup sweet, chewy shredded coconut
1 tablespoon toasted, chopped almonds
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons deep, dark maple syrup

Blueberry Lemon Muffin

¼ cup plump, bursting blueberries
1 teaspoon bright, fragrant lemon zest
2 teaspoons delicate, wildflower honey
A tiny pinch of flaky salt

Maple Brown Sugar

1 tablespoon soft, molasses-rich brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure, sticky maple syrup
¼ teaspoon earthy, ground cinnamon
A small pinch of flaky salt

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Instructions

Place all your base ingredients—the oats, milk, yogurt, chia, sweetener, and vanilla—into a pint-sized glass jar and stir thoroughly until the mixture is thick and well-blended.
Seal the jar with its airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap, then nestle it into the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of two hours, though a full eight-hour rest yields the best, creamiest texture; you can either layer your chosen toppings in the jar before chilling or sprinkle them on fresh just before serving.
The next morning, simply unscrew the lid and enjoy this chilled, pudding-like breakfast directly from the jar, adding a thin splash of milk or cool water if you prefer a looser consistency.

Notes

Storage: This prepped jar of oats will keep deliciously in the fridge for up to five days, making a Sunday night session in the kitchen the perfect way to secure a week of stress-free, satisfying breakfasts.

Substitutes: For the creamiest, most dependable texture, I recommend sticking to the base recipe as written, but here are a few clever swaps that work beautifully when your pantry needs a little flex.
Make it vegan: Simply swap in your favorite creamy plant-based milk and yogurt, and use pure maple syrup as your sweetener.
Make it gluten-free: Be sure to seek out a package of certified gluten-free rolled oats for those with sensitivities.
Make it sugar-free: You can leave out the liquid sweetener entirely or stir a spoonful of mashed, overripe banana or fruit puree into the base for natural, fruity sweetness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: O minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcal
Sugar: 11g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 17mg