Description
Creamy overnight oats delight brings Mediterranean charm to breakfast tables with silky layers of nutritious ingredients. Smooth textures and balanced flavors invite breakfast enthusiasts to savor each spoonful of this nourishing morning experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 pinch salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh fruit (diced or sliced)
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut shavings
Instructions
- Blend rolled oats, milk, yogurt, salt, and honey in a glass container or cereal bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently fold in chia seeds and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, uniform mixture. For added indulgence, swirl in cocoa powder, Nutella, or peanut butter to enhance flavor complexity.
- Securely cover the container and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing ingredients to meld and oats to soften.
- Remove from refrigerator and vigorously stir the chilled mixture. If the consistency appears too thick, gradually introduce additional milk until desired texture is achieved.
- Elevate the visual appeal and nutritional profile by artfully topping with an assortment of fresh seasonal fruits, crunchy nuts, and delicate coconut shavings.
Notes
- Customize your oats by swapping dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk for a plant-based version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Try different sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar, or stevia to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Boost nutritional value by adding protein powder, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseed for an extra health kick without compromising taste.
- Prep multiple jars in advance for a week’s worth of quick, grab-and-go breakfasts that stay fresh and tasty in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg