Creamy Classic Overnight Oats Recipe
Classic Overnight Oats is a simple, nutritious, and convenient breakfast option made by soaking oats in milk overnight. This no-cook recipe requires minimal preparation and results in creamy, ready-to-eat oats that can be sweetened to taste and customized with your favorite toppings.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (including soaking time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Oats
Milk
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Sweetener
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk of your choice, and 1-2 teaspoons of sweetener. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the oats to soak for at least 6-8 hours or overnight so that they absorb the liquid and soften properly.
- Serve: In the morning, stir the oats to check consistency. If desired, add extra milk to loosen the texture or top with fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, as instant or steel-cut oats do not absorb liquid the same way.
- Choose your preferred milk such as cow’s milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for different flavors and dietary needs.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste or substitute with natural sweeteners like agave syrup or stevia.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add-ins like chia seeds, vanilla extract, or cinnamon can enhance flavor and texture.
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