I’m so not a morning person… sometimes when I don’t have any coaching calls scheduled, I’m not even an afternoon person. However, my only child has never been a dry-out-of-the-box-cereal eater so I happily drag my booty out of my bed to make him breakfast every morning.
And then heaven opened up and the angels blessed me with… Overnight Oats!
Once or twice a week, I prepare these babies before bedtime and let them work their magic. The next morning, my boy simply opens the fridge and is welcomed by a beautiful jar filled with nutritious deliciousness! I don’t even have to open my eyes!
I’ve tried several recipes with a variety of mix-ins, but these are my favorites… Chocolate Peanut Butter, Banana Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Cheesecake (« OMG MY MOST FAVORITEST!!!), and Apple Cinnamon. Yu—mmmmmmm!!!
All recipes below make either 1 large (standard size mason jar) or 2 smaller servings.
The Basic Ingredients are:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 cup rolled oats (heaping)
2/3 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Pinch of salt
I’ve bolded extra ingredients for each variation because I find it easier to switch it up between flavors that way. Ok… ready?
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 cup rolled oats (heaping)
2/3 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Peanuts and softened peanut butter for garnish
Instructions:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. (If making 2 smaller servings, divide between 2 small jars)
- Close jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Enjoy!
Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 cup rolled oats (heaping)
2/3 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 ripe banana, chopped or mashed
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used cacao nibs)
Pinch of salt
Sliced bananas and cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. (If making 2 smaller servings, divide between 2 small jars)
- Close jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Enjoy!
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 cup rolled oats (heaping)
2/3 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Pinch of salt
Sliced strawberries and graham cracker crumbs for garnish
Instructions:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. (If making 2 smaller servings, divide between 2 small jars)
- Close jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Enjoy!
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1/2 cup rolled oats (heaping)
2/3 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup shredded apple
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Diced apples and cinnamon powder for garnish
Instructions:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. (If making 2 smaller servings, divide between 2 small jars)
- Close jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 cup rolled oats heaping
- 2/3 cup almond milk or your milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl
- Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. (If making 2 smaller servings, divide between 2 small jars)
- Close jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
- Enjoy!
Notes
I’m a single mom of a premed, certified life strategist, religion teacher, best selling author, and advocate for victims of narcissistic abuse. If it’s yummy, quick, healthy, easy, yummy, and yummy… believe me, I’m all over it!
Let me know if you’ve tried my recipes by tagging @girlplusfoodlv on Instagram so I can celebrate with you!
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