Description
A simple and nutritious overnight oats recipe that combines old-fashioned oats, dried fruit, seeds, and milk. Perfect for a quick, no-cook breakfast that can be prepared ahead and customized with optional sweeteners and toasted nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup dried fruit, cut into small pieces if needed
- 1 tablespoon chia, flax, poppy or sesame seeds
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened dairy alternative such as almond or oat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Ingredients
- Maple syrup, honey or brown sugar (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped or sliced nuts, toasted, if desired
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a pint jar or a 2-cup airtight resealable container, mix together the oats, dried fruit, seeds, milk, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Refrigerate overnight: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or up to 5 days, allowing the oats to soak and soften.
- Stir and sweeten: When ready to eat, uncover and stir the mixture well. Taste and add your preferred sweetener such as maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar if desired.
- Add nuts and serve: Top with toasted chopped or sliced nuts just before eating for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- The oats mixture can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days, making it convenient for meal prep.
- Use unsweetened milk alternatives to control sugar content and tailor to dietary preferences.
- Chia, flax, poppy, or sesame seeds add extra nutrition and texture but can be varied to your liking.
- To toast nuts, lightly heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Adjust sweetness level according to personal taste by adding natural sweeteners before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, no-cook breakfast, healthy oats recipe, chia seeds, make-ahead breakfast, dairy alternative oats
