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Basic Overnight Oats

Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigeration time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: easy, make ahead, meal prep
Servings: 2
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup large flake oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/3 cup soy or almond milk 1 cup if using dairy milk

Instructions

  • In a sealable container or bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, yogurt and milk. Mix until well combined.
  • Seal or cover and store in the fridge for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight. The oats will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • In the morning, add in your choice of toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Start with the Basic Overnight Oat recipe and make the following adjustments according to your desired flavour.
 
Raspberry Lime Overnight Oats:
  1. In a small bowl combine the oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt and milk.
  2. Add in 1 tsp lime zest and 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) and stir well.
  3. Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  4. Add any additional toppings (ex. nut butter, hemp seeds, dried coconut, chopped almonds/walnuts) your desired toppings and enjoy!
 
Funky Monkey Overnight Oats
  1. In a small bowl combine the oats, chia seeds and 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Whisk in the yogurt (plain, vanilla or banana flavoured), milk and 2 tbsp peanut butter. Stir well.
  2. Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  3. When ready to eat, add 1 sliced banana and enjoy!
 
 
Pina Colada
  1. In a small bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, coconut Greek yogurt and milk.
  2. Mix in 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks and stir well.
  3. Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  4. When ready to eat, stir in 2-3 tbsp of shredded coconut and enjoy!