A while back, I became intrigued by the idea of overnight oats. I tried once or twice, then gave up because they were just ok. Recently, I decided to try again and hit the jackpot!
First, I made the decision to use steel cut oats. Partially because I’d never had them before, and also because I’m trying to eat more cleanly in that I’m trying to minimize my processed food intake (most days).
After choosing your oats, it’s really up to you. Here’s my take on it:
Ingredients (Updated in 2025)
- 1/2 cup oats (steel cut or old fashioned)
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup (can sub honey)
- 10g raisins
- 3/4 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/2 cup frozen or dried berries (I use frozen).
Note: I used to use kefir instead of almond milk. It gives a nice, tart protein and probiotic boost to your morning. Then, I decided I liked to warm up my oats for a minute in the microwave. Kefir does not warm well. It curdles. Hence my switch to almond milk.
Directions
- In a jar or other container with a lid, combine all ingredients and stir well.
- Leave in fridge overnight.
That’s it! I’ll make 5 days worth in one go to save time.
I’ve had this for both breakfast and lunch. Filling, heart-healthy, and oh so delicious!
Nutrition Info (Updated and calculated using MyFitnessPal): Calories: 327, Carbs: 52.2g, Fat: 10.3g, Protein: 9.6g
Pardon the less-than-professional photos. I had to play with my new phone camera.
Looks delicious‼️