THE PERFECT OVERNIGHT OATS BASE RECIPE: 4 FLAVOUR VARIATIONS
This is the tried-and-true foundation that works every single time. Master this ratio and you can add any flavor variation you want. No cooking required. Ready to eat in the morning.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 jar with lid
- 1 whisk or spoon
Ingredients
The Perfect Overnight Oats Base Recipe:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats use gluten-free as needed
- 1/2 cup milk of choice I like higher protein milks for breakfast
- 1/4 cup high protein greek yogurt or yogurt of choice
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 pinch sea salt
Lemon Blueberry Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 small lemon , zest & juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp honey
Apple Pie Add-Ins:
- 3/4 small apple, grated
- 1/4 small apple, finely chopped for texture on top
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp chopped pecans topping, optional
Peaches & Cream Add-Ins:
- 1 medium peach, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Peanut Butter Cup Add-Ins:
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder or 1 tablespoon cacao powder plus 1 scoop plain protein powder or collagen protein
- 1 tsp natural peanut butter or 1/2 tso PB powder for fewer calories, or nut or seed butter of choice for allergies
- 1 tsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all base ingredients in a mason jar or storage container with a lid. Stir everything well, making sure the yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder are fully incorporated with no lumps. Once the base is incorporated, add in your choice of flavor variation ingredients. Add any toppings for your variation. Secure the lid and refrigerate overnight.
- For the Apple Pie variation, add the chopped apple pieces and pecans on top in the morning for fresher texture.
- For me this texture is always perfect! but we are all unique so ! In the morning, give your jar a big stir. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk. If it's too thin, add another teaspoon of chia seeds and let it sit a few minutes. You can eat straight from the jar or pour it into a bowl.
- STORAGE: Keep your jar in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days. The oats will soften more as they sit so they're best on days one through three, but they're safe to eat through day five. Overnight oats are perfect for meal prep so make a batch on Sunday for your whole week.
Notes
CALORIES:
The Perfect Overnight Oats Base: 275 calories per serving
Lemon Blueberry: 399 calories per serving
Apple Pie: 345 calories per serving
Peaches & Cream: 360 calories per serving
Peanut Butter Cup: 434 calories per serving NOTES: Old-fashioned rolled oats are essential for this recipe. Instant or steel cut oats won't give you the same creamy texture. The yogurt is what makes these feel indulgent instead of like regular oatmeal. If you prefer a thinner consistency, use an additional quarter cup of milk instead of the yogurt.
Lemon Blueberry: 399 calories per serving
Apple Pie: 345 calories per serving
Peaches & Cream: 360 calories per serving
Peanut Butter Cup: 434 calories per serving NOTES: Old-fashioned rolled oats are essential for this recipe. Instant or steel cut oats won't give you the same creamy texture. The yogurt is what makes these feel indulgent instead of like regular oatmeal. If you prefer a thinner consistency, use an additional quarter cup of milk instead of the yogurt.
- The lemon juice brightens all the flavors and prevents the oats from tasting flat. Make sure to include both the juice and the zest for maximum flavor in the Lemon Blueberry variation.
- For Apple Pie, shred one half of the apple and mix it into the base overnight so it gets soft, then chop the other quarter and add it on top in the morning for texture.
- Fresh peaches work best for the Peaches & Cream variation. If you're using peaches that are very juicy, you might need to adjust the milk slightly.
- Chocolate protein powder does the heavy lifting in the Peanut Butter Cup variation with flavor and protein. If you prefer lower calories, use PB powder instead of peanut butter.