The Simplest Overnight Oats
This overnight oats recipe is a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. Just mix oats, milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, and dried fruit in a jar. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy a ready-to-eat meal in the morning. It stays fresh for up to three days, making it great for meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 40 grams oats ½ cup
- 240 grams milk 1 cup
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- Some dried fruit – my favorite to use are raisins and cranberries chopped dates are great too!
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, honey (or maple syrup), chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a jar.
- Stir well to mix everything together.
- Add dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates.
- Cover the jar and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, give it a stir and enjoy!
- They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to three days—after that, they get a bit too soft for my liking. Perfect for prepping over the weekend so you have a ready-to-go snack whenever you need one!
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit in the morning to give your oats a little extra crunch and flavor.
- They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to three days—after that, they get a bit too soft for my liking. Perfect for prepping over the weekend so you have a ready-to-go snack whenever you need one!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 3mg
