Overnight Oats
A creamy, make-ahead jar of oats you'll actually look forward to on busy mornings.
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Prep
5 min
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Cook
0 min
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Serves
1
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Level
Easy
Overnight oats mean breakfast is done before you go to bed. The oats drink in the milk and yogurt while you sleep, so by morning you have a spoonable, creamy jar ready to top however you like.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice
- ¼ cup (60 g) plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh fruit, nuts or nut butter, to serve
Method
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In a jar or small container, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
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Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
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In the morning, stir well and loosen with a splash more milk if needed.
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Top with fresh fruit, a spoon of nut butter or a scatter of nuts and serve cold.
Chef's tips
- Use rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut, for the right texture.
- Assemble three or four jars on Sunday for an easy weekday run.