Article: Overnight Oats (Vanilla Base)
Overnight Oats (Vanilla Base)
Yield: 1 serving · Container: ~400 ml (1.65 cups) airtight container
Base (Vanilla)
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½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (≈55 g)
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (≈65 g)
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¾ cup milk of choice (≈180 ml)
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1½ Tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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2 tsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness)
Directions (Base)
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Add all base ingredients to a 400 ml container. Stir until fully combined.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6–8 hours).
Topping Paths (choose one)
1) PB&J
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2 Tbsp fruit jam of choice
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2 Tbsp nut butter of choice
To serve: Swirl jam through the oats, dollop nut butter on top.
2) Pina Colada
(Use coconut milk in the base.)
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¼ cup finely diced pineapple
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2 Tbsp shredded coconut
To serve: Fold in pineapple, sprinkle coconut on top.
3) Carrot Cake
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¼ cup finely shredded carrot
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2 Tbsp shredded coconut
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2 Tbsp raisins
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
To serve: Stir carrot, raisins, and cinnamon into the oats; finish with coconut.
4) Fruit Crisp
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¼ cup fresh berries or chopped peach
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2 Tbsp granola
To serve: Top oats with fruit; add granola just before eating for crunch.
Notes & Swaps
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Consistency: For thicker oats, add +1 tsp chia or reduce milk slightly. For looser oats, splash in extra milk when serving.
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Make-ahead: Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Add fresh fruit/granola at serving time.
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Protein boost: Use high-protein yogurt or add 1 scoop unflavored/vanilla protein.





