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Four jars of easy overnight oats, topped with strawberries, peanut butter, nuts, and banana slices.

Easy Overnight Oats

This recipe for Easy Overnight Oats is perfect for busy mornings. Prepare it the night before for a quick, nutritious, and gluten-free breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

2 Ingredient Base
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk of choice
My Add-Ins
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt non-fat
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup strawberries diced
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed
Apple Pie
  • ¼ cup apples diced
  • 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Banana Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Almond Joy
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon almonds chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Blueberry Lemon Muffin
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 pinch salt
Maple Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Glass container

Method
 

  1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
  2. Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.
  3. Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was developed by Sophie Williams, a Gluten-Free Nutritionist & Family Meal Planning Expert. It is ideal for busy parents, students, and health-conscious individuals seeking a quick, nutritious, and make-ahead breakfast.

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