Easy Overnight Oats – A No-Cook Breakfast Idea

Overnight oats are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast—healthy, delicious, and endlessly customizable. Just grab a few jars, mix your ingredients, and wake up to a ready-to-eat meal!

Practical for students, camping, sailing and snacking ;)

Base Ingredients:

• Rolled oats (about ⅔ of each jar)
• Milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
• Sweetener: honey, maple syrup, or mashed banana (optional)

Toppings & Add-Ins:

• Seeds & Nuts: Chia seeds, flaxseeds, almonds, walnuts, peanuts
• Fruits: Bananas, apples, berries (fresh or frozen), pineapple, dried fruit
• Flavor Boosters: Cocoa powder, shredded coconut, cinnamon, vanilla extract
• Extras: Peanut butter, almond butter, dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Jars – Use several glass jars with lids so you can prep multiple servings at once. Fill each jar about two-thirds full with oats.
2. Add the Liquid – Pour in enough milk (dairy or plant-based) to cover the oats, then stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
3. Sweeten (if desired) – Add a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or mashed banana for natural sweetness.
4. Add Toppings – Some toppings can go in right away, like chia seeds, nuts, coconut, cocoa powder, or dried fruit. Fresh fruit is best added in the morning to keep it from getting mushy.
5. Mix & Refrigerate – Stir everything, close the lids, and let them sit in the fridge overnight (or at least 4 hours).

Topping Ideas:

🍓 Berry Boost – Add fresh or frozen berries before eating.
🍫 Chocolate Delight – Stir in cocoa powder and add dark chocolate chips overnight.
🍌 Nutty Banana – Mix in mashed banana and peanut butter from the start, then top with crushed nuts later.
🥥 Tropical Twist – Add shredded coconut and dried fruit overnight, and top with fresh pineapple in the morning.

By prepping multiple jars at once, you’ll have a delicious, grab-and-go breakfast ready for the whole week!