Description
A quick and easy recipe for delicious overnight oats that can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Additional Greek yogurt or cream cheese swirl
- Crushed nuts or granola
- Raisins or chopped dates
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium jar or bowl, stir together the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, brown sugar (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until fully combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Give it a quick taste. Want more cinnamon? Add a pinch. Prefer it sweeter? Drizzle in a little more maple syrup.
- Seal and Refrigerate: Cover your jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours. The oats will soak up the liquid and soften into a thick, pudding-like texture.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a stir. You can enjoy them cold straight from the fridge or warm them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Top with extra Greek yogurt for a “frosting” effect, or sprinkle on some crushed nuts for crunch.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile; feel free to experiment with different toppings like fresh fruit, nut butters, or chocolate chips.
- Great for meal prep; can be made in bulk for a quick breakfast throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg