Description
Creamy overnight oats with milk, nut butter, and honey create a quick, protein-packed breakfast ready when you wake up. This recipe offers a wholesome, make-ahead option perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional mix-in)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional mix-in)
- 1 small apple, finely diced (optional mix-in)
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (optional mix-in)
- 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional mix-in)
Instructions
- Add oats, cinnamon, and salt to a large jar or bowl; stir to combine.
- Add nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla; pour in half the milk and whisk until the nut butter loosens and disperses.
- Add remaining milk and any mix-ins like chia seeds, yogurt, or diced apple; stir until evenly combined and oats are submerged.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the oats are tender and the mixture is creamy.
- In the morning, stir well and add a splash of milk to loosen if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness; top with chopped nuts and dried fruit for crunch and chew.
- For food safety, cool any added cooked mix-ins before stirring into the oats and keep refrigerated until serving.
- If adding a protein boost later, swirl in a spoonful of yogurt just before eating for extra creaminess.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not instant, for the best chewy-creamy texture.
- Stir nut butter with a little milk first so it fully incorporates and does not clump.
- Add chia seeds if you want thicker oats; add an extra splash of milk in the morning if you do.
- Sweeten lightly at night; adjust taste after chilling once flavors meld.
- Make several jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
- Store sealed jars in the fridge up to 4 days.
- These are meant to be eaten cold; microwave 45–60 seconds to warm them slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American