Easy Overnight Oats

Start your day with a quick, easy, and fibre-packed breakfast with overnight oats! Simply mix your favourite oats with milk or a dairy-free alternative, add a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup, and top with your favourite fresh fruit. Let it sit in the fridge overnight, and wake up to a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast that will keep you full and energized all morning. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy a wholesome start to your day!

Recipe

Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

Ingredients (per jar):

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats

  • 1/3 cup milk of choice

  • 1/3 cup fruit of choice

  • 2 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)

  • 1/3 cup yogurt (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Total Ingredients (for 5 jars):

  • 1 ⅔ cups rolled oats

  • 1 ⅔ cups milk of choice

  • 1 ⅔ cups fruit of choice

  • 10 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)

  • 1 ⅔ cups yogurt (optional)

  • 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Equipment:

  • 5 containers or jars

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Knife and cutting board

Directions:

  1. Add oats – Place 1/3 cup rolled oats into each jar.

  2. Pour milk – Add 1/3 cup milk of choice to each.

  3. Mix in flavors – Stir in sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla if using.

  4. Add yogurt – Spoon in 1/3 cup yogurt (optional).

  5. Top with fruit – Add 1/3 cup fruit of choice to each jar.

  6. Stir & seal – Mix gently, close lids, and refrigerate overnight (at least 4 hours).

  1. Enjoy – Eat cold straight from the jar, or warm in the microwave if preferred

Storage:

  • Your overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days but is best eaten within the first 2 days.

    • Note: The longer it sits in the fridge the softer and soggier they get.