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Two jars of creamy overnight oats, one topped with fresh strawberry slices and the other with fresh blueberries.

Creamy Overnight Oats

Busy mornings call for quick grab and go breakfasts. A jar of creamy overnight oats is a tasty, nutritious, make-ahead option you’ll look forward to having. Plus you can top it with fresh or frozen fruit add even more flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ Tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground flax seed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Place the ½ cup old fashioned oats in the bottom of a jar. A pint jar works well, but really most any jar that holds over a cup should work.
  • Add the ½ Tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground flax seed, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Pour the ½ cup milk over everything and pour or shake to mix.
  • Place the lid on the jar, and refrigerate overnight (or up to 5 days).
  • Add your favorite toppings (fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter etc.) and enjoy.

Notes

  • This recipe works great with dairy milk or your favorite milk alternative. 
  • For softer oatmeal, allow to chill for at least 8 hours before eating. If you don't mind a little extra texture, you can eat it earlier than that.
  • If you don't like flax, or don't have it, you can omit it or substitute with chia seeds. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
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