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Overnight oats

Overnight oats

By Zoe Liang
120’ Prep time
0’ Cook time
120’ Total time
229 Calories
2 Serving

Summary

You can’t go wrong with overnight oats for breakfast! fff’s famous overnight oats base recipe is made with just a few ingredients and there is no cooking involved. plus, you get at least 10g of protein/serving! you need oats, chia seeds, greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk.
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Step by Step

Step 1
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Step 1

Place all of the ingredients for the base recipe into a large container and mix until combined.
Step 2
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Step 2

Add in any variation ingredients and mix again.
Step 3
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Step 3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight (preferred).
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Step 4

When you’re ready to eat, stir your overnight oats. Add more milk, as desired. Some people like it super thick, and others do not.
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Step 5

Top your overnight oats with more flavor toppings and enjoy cold.

Tips and Warnings

  • This recipe was updated on December 27, 2023. The base recipe is the same, but we added 8 different flavor variations. We’re linking to the original round-up recipes below the recipe card.
  • Batch cooking/meal-prep: This overnight oats recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and is great for meal prepping.
  • Protein powder: feel free to add 1/4 cup of protein powder to this recipe. You will likely need to add 1/4 cup – 1/3 cup more milk.
  • Vegan: To make this recipe vegan – use plant-based yogurt and non-dairy milk.
  • Nutrition: The nutrition information is for JUST the base recipe and not the flavor variations.
  • Storage: overnight oats will last in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
  • Some people like to heat up their overnight oats (it’s not my preference, but I know there are some of you out there!). If that is you, feel free to microwave for 30-60 seconds before eating.

Ingredient

  • Milk
    Milk
    59.15 ml
  • Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    4.93 ml
  • Maple syrup
    Maple syrup
    29.57 ml
  • Lemon zest
    Lemon zest
    9.86 ml
  • Ground cinnamon
    Ground cinnamon
    2.46 ml
  • Slivered almonds
    Slivered almonds
    29.57 ml
  • Peanut butter
    Peanut butter
    29.57 ml
  • Medium banana
    Medium banana
    1
  • Plain greek yogurt
    Plain greek yogurt
    118.29 ml
  • Chia seeds
    Chia seeds
    14.79 ml
  • Chocolate protein powder
    Chocolate protein powder
    59.15 ml
  • Chopped peanuts
    Chopped peanuts
    14.79 ml
  • Fresh blueberries⠀⠀
    Fresh blueberries⠀⠀
    118.29 ml
  • Medium strawberries
    Medium strawberries
    4
  • Milk, any kind
    Milk, any kind
    236.59 ml
  • Mini chocolate chips
    Mini chocolate chips
    14.79 ml
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    1
  • Preserves
    Preserves
    29.57 ml
  • Quick cooking oats
    Quick cooking oats
    236.59 ml
  • Replace 1/2 cup of the almond milk with brewed coffee or bold brew
    Replace 1/2 cup of the almond milk with brewed coffee or bold brew
    1
  • Shredded apple
    Shredded apple
    118.29 ml
  • Strawberry banana
    Strawberry banana
    1
  • Vanilla wafer cookies
    Vanilla wafer cookies
    2.25
  • Milk, any kind
    Milk, any kind
  • Preserves
    Preserves

Nutrition Facts

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