Description
Creamy, make-ahead overnight oats with a simple base you can transform into Lemon & Blueberry, Raspberry Chia Jam, or Carrot Cake flavors.
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a jar or container.
- Stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
Raspberry Chia Jam
Mash ½ cup raspberries with 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds at the bottom of the jar. Layer the overnight oats base on top. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Lemon & Blueberry
Add the zest of ½ lemon and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the overnight oats base. Garnish with ⅓ cup blueberries on top (or mix them in).
Carrot Cake (Morning Glory)
Stir in ⅓ cup of finely grated carrot, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon of raisins (or dried cherries), a few dashes of house-made spice blend (or cinnamon), and the zest of ½ an orange to the overnight oats base. Garnish with walnuts or extra orange zest on top.
Notes
Nutrition information reflects the base overnight oats only (oats, milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt). Add-ins or flavor variations will change the values.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Prep / Meal Prep Recipes
- Method: No-cook / Overnight
- Cuisine: American / Breakfast