Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Roasted or candied pecans
- Chopped bananas
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Granola
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a ramekin or mason jar, mix the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, vanilla yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soak and absorb the flavors.
- Serve Cold or Warm: Serve the oats chilled directly from the fridge, or warm them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if you prefer. Finish by drizzling a little extra maple syrup on top and garnishing with your choice of chopped fresh fruits, pecans, or granola for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use old fashioned oats for the best texture; quick oats tend to get mushy overnight.
- You can substitute dairy milk and yogurt with plant-based alternatives to make it vegan.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to taste.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the milk slightly or add a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- This recipe is easily scalable for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
