Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

5 min
1 servings

This is our favorite overnight oats recipe, made with just 4 ingredients and a touch of vanilla. This simple overnight oatmeal is a delicious breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats*
  • 1/2 cup milk (whichever type you prefer)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For serving, optional: fresh fruit, sliced or slivered almonds, other nuts or nut butters, etc.

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine oats, milk, maple syrup and vanilla in a mason jar or bowl. Seal with a lid and shake to mix, or stir if using a bowl. (If making a larger batch, you can stir the ingredients together in a bowl.)

  2. 2

    Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours and up to 4 days. Stir and add toppings right before serving.

  3. 3

    Before serving stir and add any preferred toppings such as peanut butter, chia seeds, blueberries, yogurt, dried fruit, honey, almonds, banana, nuts, etc.