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Article: Overnight Oats (Vanilla Base)

Overnight Oats (Vanilla Base)

Yield: 1 serving · Container: ~400 ml (1.65 cups) airtight container

Base (Vanilla)

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (≈55 g)

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (≈65 g)

  • ¾ cup milk of choice (≈180 ml)

  • 1½ Tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness)

Directions (Base)

  1. Add all base ingredients to a 400 ml container. Stir until fully combined.

  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6–8 hours).


Topping Paths (choose one)

1) PB&J

  • 2 Tbsp fruit jam of choice

  • 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.)

  • ¼ cup finely diced pineapple

  • 2 Tbsp shredded coconut
    To serve: Fold in pineapple, sprinkle coconut on top.

3) Carrot Cake

  • ¼ cup finely shredded carrot

  • 2 Tbsp shredded coconut

  • 2 Tbsp raisins

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    To serve: Stir carrot, raisins, and cinnamon into the oats; finish with coconut.

4) Fruit Crisp

  • ¼ cup fresh berries or chopped peach

  • 2 Tbsp granola
    To serve: Top oats with fruit; add granola just before eating for crunch.


Notes & Swaps

  • Consistency: For thicker oats, add +1 tsp chia or reduce milk slightly. For looser oats, splash in extra milk when serving.

  • Make-ahead: Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Add fresh fruit/granola at serving time.

  • Protein boost: Use high-protein yogurt or add 1 scoop unflavored/vanilla protein.