Description
A simple and delicious breakfast, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are a sweet, creamy, and hearty way to start your day. Prepared the night before, they’re a time-saving option for busy mornings and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond milk)
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional toppings: sliced bananas, berries, nuts, chia seeds, or more brown sugar
Instructions
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In a mason jar or bowl, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
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Stir well until everything is mixed together.
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Seal the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
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In the morning, give the oats a good stir, and top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
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Serve cold or heat in the microwave if preferred warm.
Notes
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Feel free to add more sweetener if you prefer a sweeter taste. You can substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar.
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For extra protein, you can add chia seeds or hemp seeds.
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This recipe can be doubled or tripled for meal prepping throughout the week.
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If you don’t have Greek yogurt, regular yogurt or even a plant-based yogurt alternative will work as well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook (Overnight)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, brown sugar oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast, sweet oats, oatmeal