Overnight Oats (Simple Base Recipe)

Overnight Oats checks all the boxes of a perfect weekday breakfast. You can make it in advance; it’s packed with whole grains, fiber and protein, and it’s extremely customizable, both in how you make it and how you eat it.

Prep time: PT5M

Rating

5 stars (2 reviews)

Keywords

muesli, porridge

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (see note)
1 cup milk (can be cow's milk or any alternative milk)
1 teaspoons chia, flax or hemp seeds
1/4 cup raisins, dates or other dried fruits
1 whole banana (sliced)
1/2 cup1 blueberries

Cuisine

American

Steps

In a glass jar or food storage container, combine equal parts oats and milk, place in the refrigerator for at least four hours or up to 24.
To serve, divide the overnight oats between bowls, top with your desired toppings. Serve cold.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 227 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 49 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g

Reviews

Kirsten Kannianen on 2025-09-02 (5 stars):
I love this recipe! All od the other recipes that I have tried have made the oats taste stale.