Overnight Oats with Fruit and Nut Toppings Recipe
A simple, nutritious, and customizable overnight oats recipe perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast. Rolled oats soak overnight in almond milk and Greek yogurt, sweetened with maple syrup and thickened with chia seeds, then topped with fresh fruits and nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
- 5 oz almond milk (just under 2/3 cup) or your milk of choice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (fat free or whole)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
Topping Options
- Blueberry Lemon: 1/4 cup blueberries + lemon zest
- Strawberry Chocolate: 1/3 cup strawberries + mini chocolate chips
- Raspberry Peach: 1/3 cup peaches or nectarine + raspberries
- Banana Nut: 1/2 banana + chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or container, add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Stir well until all ingredients are fully mixed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Serve with Toppings: In the morning, add your choice of fruit and nut toppings as desired. You can enjoy the oats directly from the jar or transfer them to a bowl before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk according to your preference.
- Greek yogurt can be fat-free or whole milk-based, depending on desired richness.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your liking, using seasonal fruits and nuts.
- Overnight oats can be prepared in larger batches and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
