Breakfast

Basic Overnight Oats

Name: Basic Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 0.5 cup rolled oats; 0.75 cup plant milk; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 0.25 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 cup fresh berries (optional); 1 tbsp nuts chopped (optional)

These simple overnight oats are a convenient and healthy breakfast option. They are prepared the night before, allowing the oats to soften and absorb the liquid, creating a creamy texture. This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite toppings.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 6 hr 5 min
Serves: 1
Difficulty: Easy

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

0.5 cuprolled oats
0.75 cupplant milk
1 tbspchia seeds
1 tbspmaple syrup
0.25 tspvanilla extract

topping

0.25 cupfresh berries(optional)
1 tbspnuts, chopped(optional)

Equipment

spoon · jar

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the rolled oats, plant milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a jar or container with a lid.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A mason jar works perfectly for this, or any container that can be sealed.
2
Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the chia seeds are not clumping.
About 1 min
3
Place the lid securely on the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The longer it rests, the creamier the texture will be.
4
In the morning, give the oats a good stir.
5
Add optional toppings such as fresh berries and chopped nuts before serving.
Cook’s note: Feel free to get creative with your toppings – sliced banana, shredded coconut, or a dollop of plant-based yogurt are also great additions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store prepared overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator.