Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, topped with fresh fruit and nuts. Prep in 10 minutes, enjoy chilled.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the brown sugar has dissolved.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the oats to soften and fully absorb the liquid, creating a creamy, pudding-like texture.
03 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and seeds as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture transforms into something almost like pudding while you sleep
- Five minutes of prep buys you a whole week of stress free mornings
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- The oats keep perfectly for three or four days, so double or triple the batch without worry
- These actually taste better on day two when the flavors have had time to mingle
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- Mason jars are cute, but repurbed pasta sauce jars work just as well
- A cinnamon stick left in overnight infuses subtle spice without the grit