Simple Overnight Oats

Quick and easy recipes for fresh breakfasts! These overnight oats are so easy to make and you can prepare them up to 5 days before for your week ahead, so you don't have to worry about it during the week.

This is the base for so many breakfast recipes ideas that you can be creative with. Great for vegan and vegetarians.

Ingredients

1 tbsp chia seeds

40g oats

125ml milk or any plant-based choice

1 tbsp of nut butter (I prefer peanut butter, but almond or cashews are great too)

handful of berries or any other fruit (berries maintain for longer in the fridge, whereas bananas need to be eaten the same day)

pinch of cinnamon (optional)

cocoa nibs (optional)

drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional)

Let's start preparing

1. In a jar or bowl (or tupperwear if you need it on the go), combine the muesli (or oats and cinnamon), chia seeds and nut butter. Add a splash of the milk and mix the nut butter into the oats. Then add the rest of the milk and stir to combine.

2. Top with your fruit of choice. (If you used more milk than ½ cup and you want your fruit to stay on top, wait to top the oats until you’re ready to serve. If you’re using fruit that doesn’t store well, like sliced apple or banana, wait to top the oats until you’re ready to serve.)

3. Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate overnight, or up to 5 days. When you’re ready to serve, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if you’d like, and enjoy chilled.

Serving & storing

The amount of liquid is key to the final consistency—I like my overnight oats runny and creamy, with concentrated flavour. If you prefer a thicker consistency, use less milk.