The Only Overnight Oats Recipe You Will Ever Need

I’ve been eating overnight oats every day for the past six months. It’s a personal record for breakfast repetition.

I’m the kind of person who usually can’t eat the same thing every day or every week. But that’s the beautiful thing about these overnight oats. I change them up daily! It’s all about the base (‘bout that base?), and the toppings are what make the flavor.

Oatmeal also has tons of health benefits:

• High in fiber which helps things like gut health and digestion. Plus, it will keep you fuller for longer
• 5 grams of protein per 150 calories, which is a nutrient-dense ratio
• Whole oats are high in antioxidants
• Contains iron, magnesium, Vitamin B1, and phosphorus

I’m not ashamed to admit sometimes these oats are the reason I get out of bed in the morning. Dessert for breakfast anyone?

Basic overnight oats recipe

• ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup milk of choice (I use Silk Cashew Almond, 0g of sugar)
• 1 scoop protein powder (I use Bob Red Mill Vanilla protein powder to get an extra boost of probiotics)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

Mix all together in a mason jar or bowl and cover. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.

Additional Flavors

Chocolate Banana: Add 1 tbsp cacao powder, 1 tsp maple syrup (if needed), 1 banana, 1 tbsp sliced almonds, sprinkle of cacao nibs

Carrot Cake: Replace milk with 1 cup orange juice, 10 shredded baby carrots, pinch of raisins, ground cinnommon, top with slivered almonds, pecans, and or shredded coconut

Nut Butter Cookie: 1 tbsp of almond or peanut butter, or 2 tbsp PB2 Powder, 1 tsp of maple syrup (if needed), 1 tbsp sliced almonds

Blueberry Banana Muffin: 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries, ½ banana, 1 tbsp cashew butter