Quick and Easy Overnight Oatmeal

Overnight oats are a lifesaver for busy mornings! They’re quick to prep, customizable, and budget-friendly. Oatmeal is a healthy alternative to cereal.

Course Breakfast

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup Rolled Oats or Old Fashioned Oats same
1/2 cup Milk or Water
Sweeteners such as Agave syrup honey, stevia, simple syrup, Monk Fruit or even sugar (that’s been thoroughly mixed in) can be used to sweeten the oats to your liking.
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional: 1/4 cup yogurt for a creamy texture
Optional: Honey for sweetener local honey if you can get it
Optional: 1 Tbsp Chia seeds

Instructions

Combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweeteners, and vanilla extract in a jar or airtight container. Stir well. The chia seeds and yogurt give the oatmeal a pudding-like texture.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
Sweeteners such as Agave syrup, honey, stevia, simple syrup, Monk Fruit, brown sugar, or coconut sugar (thoroughly mixed in) can be used to sweeten the oats to your taste.
In the morning, stir it well and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy cold or warm it up if you prefer!

Notes

This recipe uses rolled oats. If you wish to use quick oats or steel-cut oats, you will need to adjust the liquid amounts and cooking time.
For more creaminess, add 1/4 cup of yogurt
For added fiber and thickness, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
Use Agave syrup, honey, maple syrup, stevia, Monk FruitUse Agave syrup, honey, maple syrup, stevia, Monk Fruit, or sugar thoroughly mixed in for added sweetness.

Estimated Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on this site should be used as a general guideline. Any nutritional information provided by Reefer's Blend is a courtesy and should be construed. as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

(Based on the basic recipe: ½ cup oats, ½ cup 2% milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 1 tsp honey). Sweetener nutrition facts will be based on the sweetener you choose to use.

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