Overnight Oats
It’s no secret that I love my oatmeal. It’s rare that I enjoy this breakfast treat less than 3 times in a week. However, when the Alabama heat reaches its peak in the summer months, a piping hot bowl of oatmeal is not exactly enticing. Nonetheless, I have found a way to get my oatmeal fix, without having a heatstroke amidst my morning meal.
Overnight Oats
(Serves 1)
Blackberry-Almond
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5.3 oz container of Voskos organic Greek yogurt, honey flavor* (See note)
- scant 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. “good vanilla extract” (as Ina would say)
- cinnamon, to taste
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
Method
1. Combine oats, yogurt, water, and vanilla in a cereal bowl. Mix well and place in the fridge. Allow to soak for at least 8 hours.
2. Remove oat mixture from refrigerator and top with cinnamon, berries, and almonds. Enjoy!
Note:
You may substitute an equal amount of Greek yogurt by your brand of choice. For suggestions, please see my Greek yogurt guidebook.
The recipe above is likely the first of many overnight oats combinations. Stay tuned for updates to this page in the future!
Other variations:
Raspberry-Cashew
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5.3 oz container of plain Greek yogurt
- scant 1/2 cup water
- 4-5 drops NuNaturals vanilla stevia
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 T raw cashews
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Method
(See instructions above)
Pumpkin-Banana
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5.3 oz. container of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup water
- 4-5 drops NuNaturals vanilla stevia
- 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
- 2 T sliced almonds
- 1 small banana, sliced
Method
(See instructions above)
Tropical Kiwi-Coconut
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5.3 oz. container of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 packet stevia
- 1 small kiwi, chopped
- 1 T. coconut butter
Method
(See instructions above)
Strawberry-Sunbutter Overnight Oat Bran
Ingredients
- 45g (scant 1/2 cup) oat bran
- 5.3 oz. container of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 packet stevia
- 1 T. wheat germ
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 T. Sunbutter
Method
(See instructions above)
*wheat germ may be added the night before or immediately before serving; I prefer the latter so that it maintains its crunch.
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overnight oats make my life SO much easier!! I definitely plan on whipping them up when I start working and have to be out the door by 6am. Oye vey, not excited for that — but I am excited for the oats
I can’t wait to try this! I tried an overnight oatmeal recipe last year and it was SO good. Then I tried another one this year and didn’t like it. I’m hoping this turns out like the old one I tried!
I’ve never tried overnight oats but it does sound soo good! I love oats but always want something cold when i wake up so this would be perfect!
This may be on the menu for tomorrows breakfast. Thanks for sharing.
I like your little blue spoon(Totally random I know).
overnight oats complete my life. yum they’re like coooookie dough
THANK YOU for putting the amount of yogurt and water. I’ve had both excellent and mediocre overnight oats because I never remember what magical proportion of liquid to use…
this sounds a great way for me to re-introduce oatmeal in life!
I love overnight oats. I’ve been on such a kick with them lately.
They’re also yummy if you skip the overnight soak and just mix in the yogurt directly. The oats get chewy, but it’s a fun and tasty consistency.
I am a mega overnight oats fan! I love how you can just bowl an almost complete breakfast bowl right out of the fridge every morning! Your blackberries look gorgeous. I think I’m going blackberry picking today!!
They sound gorgeous! xx
I love overnight oats too! Great recipe.
Mmmm, I REALLY want to make those overnight oats… after all, i am obsessed with new oat concoctions
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Mmm, the Raspberry Cashew oats look divine! Thanks for the inspiration!