Description
This Brown Sugar Overnight Oats recipe offers a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option that you can prepare the night before. Combining creamy Greek yogurt, rolled oats, and a touch of brown sugar, it provides a perfect balance of sweetness and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Flavorings
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or small bowl, add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the oats are evenly mixed with the liquids and flavorings.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- Stir and Serve: The next morning, give the oats a good stir to blend any settled ingredients. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or an extra sprinkle of brown sugar if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve the oats cold directly from the fridge or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating for a creamier texture.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk — dairy or plant-based — depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your desired sweetness; honey or maple syrup can be used as alternatives.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional toppings like chia seeds, nuts, or fresh berries enhance texture and flavor.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk and replace brown sugar with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
