Overnight Oats Bowl (Printable Version)
A creamy, wholesome breakfast bowl with softened oats, topped with fresh fruit and nuts for a convenient, nourishing meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - ¼ cup rolled oats
09 - ½ cup mixed fresh fruit (berries, banana, apple)
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or bowls.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
04 - The next morning, give the oats a good stir.
05 - Top each serving with extra rolled oats, fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut if desired. Drizzle with a little more honey or maple syrup if you like.
06 - Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ten minutes you spend tonight will feel like a gift from your past self tomorrow morning when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge.
- The combination of creamy oats with crunchy toppings creates this beautiful textural dance that makes you forget youre eating something so wholesome.
02 -
- After many soggy batches, I learned that keeping toppings separate until serving time preserves their texture and makes all the difference.
- The ratio of liquid to oats matters tremendously - too much and youll have soup, too little and youll face a dry brick come morning.
03 -
- Warming your honey or maple syrup slightly before mixing helps it incorporate more evenly throughout the oats rather than settling at the bottom.
- Using wide-mouth mason jars instead of narrow ones makes stirring and adding toppings infinitely easier, especially when youre in a morning rush.