Overnight Oats
The secret ingredient to these oats is time. You’ll never make regular oats again.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 dash salt
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc.)
Equipment
Small, air-tight container
Mixing spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and fruit, if using.
- Mix together rolled oats, salt, low fat milk, and sweetener.
- If using, stir in ingredients for a flavor combination.
- Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.
Flavoring combinations:
- Apple cinnamon walnut: 1/4 cup unsweet applesauce, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon walnuts
- Brown sugar cinnamon: 2 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Chocolate peanut butter: 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon peanut butter
Tips
- Overnight Oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Overnight Oats can be eaten warm or cold. To heat up, put oats in a microwave-safe container and heat on high for one minute and stir.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Entire recipe
Per serving
Amount
Calories
210
Total Fat
3g
Sodium
60mg
Total Carbohydrate
37g
Protein
9g
