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Overnight Oats – The Secret to Perfection!

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Overnight Oats can be tricky to make. Discover how delicious this make-ahead breakfast recipe can be with my secret tip!

I grew up eating instant oatmeal with freeze dried fruits mixed in. I still remember sitting in the kitchen before school and squeezing little pouches of jelly in a swirl on top. I’m sure it was full of sugar and several other ingredients that I now try to avoid feeding my kids. But, it was so good at the time and it is now a happy memory!

Honestly, I’m pretty sure I would still like it today. My kids have never tried the fruit flavored instant oatmeal, so they don’t know what they’re missing. Overnight Oats don’t have all the sugar of instant flavored oatmeal, but I promise that you won’t miss it!

I love to make overnight oats because they are quick to throw together and even easier to grab as I run out the door in the morning. You can take the base recipe and mix in almost anything. My issue with oatmeal is the texture, so I like to mix in fresh fruit to add a little crunch.

Looking for more breakfast ideas? Try this Vegan Oatmeal, Tropical Smoothie or Protein Overnight Oats!

What can I add to Overnight Oats?

Overnight Oats

Here are some mix-in ideas:

  • Diced fruits like Apples, Bananas, Kiwi, Pears, Peaches, Nectarines
  • Raisins
  • Nuts
  • Spices like Cinnamon or Nutmeg (Maybe Turmeric)
  • Almond Butter
  • Sunflower Seed Butter
  • Flax Seed
  • Chia Seed
  • Hemp Seed
  • Cocoa powder

When you experiment with different toppings, you won’t get bored of eating the same thing week after week!

Overnight Oats Recipe:

As I mentioned above, the recipe is VERY simple. This recipe will make 2 servings. In full disclosure, only one of my kids likes this. The other one doesn’t like oatmeal in general, so this was a stretch.

The Secret to Overnight Oats is 1 part oats to 1 part milk

And it’s really that simple. I like to use 1 cup of Organic oatmeal and 1 cup of Almond Milk. I use regular quick cooking oats, but I have seen overnight oats made with Steel Cut oats as well.

Once you mix the oatmeal and milk, you can start adding anything you have on hand.

Overnight Oats

container of Trader Joe's quick cooking organic oats and some in a measuring cup

Add your mix-ins. I used the following:

  • 2 Tbsp Cinnamon
  • Dash of Nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 Tbps Flax Seed
  • I Heaping Tbsp Almond Butter
  • Diced apples
  • Walnuts

Overnight Oats

Mix well and put in to containers with lids. Place in the refrigerator overnight

making overnight oats in a glass bowl

Add any additional toppings. I added Apples and Walnuts below.

You can serve the oats by themselves, or along with some Clean Eating Banana Bread!
Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats
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Easy Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a versatile and easy make-ahead breakfast idea. You can top your oats with any mix-ins that your family enjoys. The oatmeal can be eaten hot or cold.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword oatmeal, overnight oats
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Almond Milk
  • 1 Cup Oats
  • 2 Tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Almond Butter
  • Dash Nutmeg
  • 1/4 Cup Raisins
  • 1 Tbsp Flax Seeds
  • Apples diced
  • Walnuts

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl

  2. Pour in to 2 bowls with lids and let sit in fridge overnight

  3. Top with any topping you have on hand

  4. Enjoy!

By on July 31st, 2017

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    • I like to make these in the summer and I forget about them every year! But they always taste just as good as I remember!

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