Make-Ahead Breakfast: Overnight Oats

Mornings are hectic and we’re all about easy meal ideas that are still relatively healthy over here!

Overnight oats fit the bill: make a batch on Sunday and you’re set for the week! You can get really creative with your base recipe, or keep it simple and top your oats in a different way for each day of the week.

We’ll share our base recipe for one portion below but this is easy to make in a bigger batch: just multiple the ingredients by how many portions you need.

Overnight Oats

Base Recipe (makes 1 portion):

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (large or quick)

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 2/3-1 cup milk/milk alternative

• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1-2 tsp sweetener of choice (optional)

• Toppings: fruit, nuts, granola, etc

Optional Add-ins:

• chocolate chip

  • base recipe + 2 tsp mini chocolate chips

• double chocolate

  • base recipe + 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 tsp chocolate chips

• white chocolate cranberry

  • base recipe + 2 tsp white chocolate chips + 1 tbsp dried cranberries

• oatmeal raisin cookie

  • base recipe (1 tbsp nut butter like almond or cashew) + 1 tbsp raisins + 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions

• In a jar or container with lid: Stir together all ingredients except toppings.

• Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, preferably overnight

• Add desired toppings & enjoy!

• Consume within 3-5 days

Dietitian Notes:

Fresh or frozen fruit works well in this recipe: mash and add when making the base recipe or add each morning prior to eating!

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Is this something that you’ll make? I personally prefer to heat mine for just a few seconds to take the chill off when I’m ready to eat, but I know some people who prefer the coolness straight out of the fridge.

Let us know what toppings you’ve tried, your favourite tips and tricks, or share a photo of your beautiful creation!