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It seems that overnight oats have become an overnight success in the breakfast world. I’d never tried them before, but I love quick and easy meal prep stuff so I got curious and gave them a try. My first few attempts were not what I would call, er… tasty, and I quickly learned that it’s all about the toppings and sweetener! The oats by themselves taste a bit like cold mush (because, well… they are). The good news is that you can make this healthy breakfast much more palatable with a variety of toppings and creative sweeteners. Want to give it a try? Check out the recipe combinations below.
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup of milk (or almond milk, coconut milk, etc.)
Sweetener Ideas:
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
- Brown sugar
- Flavored yogurt (instead of plain)
Topping Ideas:
- Sliced banana
- Granola
- Chocolate chips
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Sliced almonds
- Shaved coconut
- Cinnamon
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, yogurt, milk, and sweetener of choice. Once thoroughly mixed, spoon contents into small jars and put lids on them. (I like to use the very small jam jars for canning.) Next, place them in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, add desired toppings and potentially some additional sweetener. (Only to the jar you’re about to eat, as toppings need to be freshly added each time.) Then dig in and congratulate yourself on eating a healthy breakfast.
PS: I personally like to use Oatsome (gluten-free and organic overnight oats with chia, flax and hemp) and Chobani Greek yogurt. I’m also partial to Ghirardelli chocolate chips. And an unexpected favorite combo for me was honey, cinnamon, sliced almonds, and shaved coconut. (I don’t even like coconut, so go figure…)
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