Overnight oats are such a great breakfast. They are easy to take to the office if you need or simply enjoy at home. There are so many different toppings you can add that every day can be different. I use greek yougurt with 9g protein per 100g so each of the receipes below has over 20g protein, which will keep you going all morning.

Everyone in my family has their favourite, although they will always get eaten no matter which I have made. They are so simple to make, mix all of the ingredients and leave in the fridge for 2-3 hours, although overnight is even better. In the morning you can just eat away if you like them thick, or mix in a little extra milk if you prefer.

Ingredients

Base over night oats
  • 45g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
  • 125g (1/2 cup) milk (normal or plant based)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 120g (1/2 cup) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping option - chai latte
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping option - Salted Caramel and Apple
  • 1/4 cup diced apple
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
  • Pinch of sea salt
Topping option - Gingerbread
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Topping option - Apple Cinnamon
  • Mix in grated apple and cinnamon
  • top with walnuts and a drizzle of almond butter
Topping option - Dark Chocolate & Orange
  • Mix in a bit of orange zest and a few dark chocolate chips
  • top with orange slices and extra chocolate shavings
Topping option - Blueberry Lemon
  • Add blueberries and lemon zest to the base
  • top with more blueberries and crushed almonds

 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Wait Time: 12 hour2
  • Servings: 2

Nutrition

  • Carbs:
  • Protein:
  • Fat:

Instructions

  1. Use a jar or container with a lid.
  2. Measure out 50g of rolled oats and pour them into your container.
  3. Add 125g of milk (or plant-based milk).
  4. Mix in 1 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips.
  5. Stir everything well to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the oats are fully covered by the milk.
  6. Put the lid on tight and store in the fridge overnight.
  7. The next morning add the peanuts and stir them though (if you do the night before they tend to be soft the next day).
  8. Add the yogurt, chocolate shavings and drizzle of peanut butter to finish.