Description
Creamy overnight oats deliver a delightful breakfast symphony of flavors and textures that dance effortlessly on your palate. Mediterranean ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a nourishing start to your morning with minimal morning prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings and Optional Add-ins:
- fresh fruit
- sliced or slivered almonds
- other nuts or nut butters
Instructions
- Select old-fashioned oats and pour them into a mason jar or medium bowl. Avoid quick oats as they tend to become overly soft and lose their desirable texture.
- Add milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the oats. Secure the jar lid tightly or use a spoon in a bowl to thoroughly blend all ingredients, ensuring complete and even coating of the oats.
- Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally overnight. The cold environment allows oats to absorb liquid and develop a creamy consistency. This preparation can be stored up to 4 days in advance, making meal preparation convenient.
- After chilling, gently stir the oats to redistribute any settled ingredients and create a uniform texture. Enhance the dish with fresh sliced fruits like berries, bananas, or peaches for natural sweetness.
- Elevate the nutritional profile and add crunch by sprinkling slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, or a spoonful of almond butter on top. These optional toppings provide additional flavor complexity and nutritional value.
Notes
- For a protein-packed breakfast, mix in a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt before refrigerating, transforming the basic recipe into a more substantial meal.
- Prep multiple jars at once for a week’s worth of quick, grab-and-go breakfasts, saving time and ensuring a nutritious start to your mornings.
- Try different flavor combinations by swapping maple syrup with honey, adding a sprinkle of cinnamon, or mixing in cocoa powder for a chocolate twist that keeps the breakfast exciting and prevents flavor fatigue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg