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Ellie King

Vanilla Overnight Oats

Are you in need of a breakfast idea that’s both quick and easy for those hectic mornings? Try making vanilla overnight oats! This recipe calls for basic pantry items such as rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, and maple syrup, and it tastes just like a sweet and creamy vanilla pudding.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup vanilla bean Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder optional but recommended

Method
 

  1. Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and maple syrup (and vanilla protein powder, if using) in a bowl.
  2. Mix until well combined. Cover and put the mixture into the fridge (or individual containers) for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
  3. When ready to eat, you can top it with some granola, chopped fruit or berries, etc, and enjoy!

Notes

(16 grams protein if not using protein powder)
Nutrition:
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 3mg