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Bowl of creamy overnight oats topped with fruits and nuts for breakfast

Creamy Overnight Oats

Transform your morning routine with these easy and delicious creamy overnight oats in five delightful variations, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or cow’s milk)
  • 0.5 cups softened cottage cheese Can be swapped with additional Greek yogurt.
  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional) Optional for added texture.
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavor Variations
  • 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen) For Berry Bliss flavor.
  • 1 cup diced mango For Tropical Mango flavor.
  • 1 cup diced apple For Apple Cinnamon flavor.
  • 1 medium banana, sliced For Peanut Butter Banana flavor.
  • 2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate For Chocolate Cherry flavor.
  • 0.5 cups pitted cherries For Chocolate Cherry flavor.
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut For Tropical Mango flavor.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon For Apple Cinnamon flavor.
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts For Apple Cinnamon flavor.
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter For Peanut Butter Banana flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, milk, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chia seeds (if using), honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth (about 5 minutes).
  2. Divide the mixture evenly into five mason jars or airtight containers, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  3. Add chosen flavor variations to each jar.
Refrigeration
  1. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. Before eating, stir each jar to mix flavors, and add a splash of milk if oats are too thick.
  2. Optionally, add fresh toppings or nuts for extra texture.

Notes

These overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for a month (leave space in the jars for expansion).