Are you’re a person who prefers a grab-and-go breakfast? Well, then easy overnight oats recipe is perfect for you. The overnight oats recipe is easy to make because it takes only 5 minutes to prep time. You can make a batch of overnight oats and use it throughout the week.

Before we jump to the recipe, we want to give you an overnight oats tutorial. We’re going to answer all the questions and concerns that you may have related to overnight oats. So, let’s begin!

  • What are overnight oats?

Overnight oat is a method of preparing oatmeal without using a microwave or stove. All you have to do is mix old fashioned oats with liquid and mix-ins of your choice and place it overnight in the fridge. In the morning, you’ll have a perfect and delicious porridge.

  • What’s the taste of overnight oats? Are they delicious?

Many people ask this question because they’re sceptical about the taste of oats. Well, if you’ve eaten hot oatmeal your entire life, switching to cold overnight oats may take to get used to of the taste. To sum up, overnight oats are denser, creamier, and they’re delicious.

  • How to eat overnight oats, cold or warm?

Well, it depends on how you like oatmeal. If you want, you can heat your overnight oats, but it is recommended that you should consume cold oats because they taste much better.

  • Can use water instead of milk to prepare overnight oats?

The simple answer to the question is yes. If you don’t have milk available, you can use plain water instead. Oats won’t be rich or creamy as they’re with milk, but it will get the job done.

Now that all your questions have been answered let’s jump to the recipe!

Overnight Oats Recipe

Here are the ingredients that you’ll need for overnight oats

Ingredients

  • Old fashioned oats – ¼ cup
  • Ground cinnamon – ¼ teaspoon
  • Chia seeds – 1 tbsp.
  • Peanut or almond butter – 1 tbsp
  • Milk – ½ cup (for thick consistency) 2/3 cup (for light consistency)
  • Fruits (as per your choice) – ½ cup
  • Maple syrup or honey (for drizzle) – optional

Methods

Follow these steps to prepare delicious overnight oats

Step #1

Take a bowl or jar, add old-fashioned oats, nut butter, chia seeds. Add little milk and nut butter into the old-fashioned oats. Add remaining milk and stir well to mix all the ingredients.

Step #2

Add fruits of your choice (we love overnight oats with frozen berries like raspberries, blueberries, and sliced strawberries).

Step #3

Place lid on the jar or cover the bowl and place it overnight in the refrigerator. Before you serve, you can drizzle honey or maple syrup and enjoy the overnight oats. If you prefer warm oats, then you can place it in the oven for 30 to 50 seconds, stir and enjoy warm overnight oats.