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Easy Creamy Overnight Oats Meal Prep Recipe for 5 Days of Healthy Breakfast

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A quick and easy overnight oats recipe that is ultra creamy, perfectly sweet, and ideal for meal prepping five days of healthy breakfasts. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, it offers a nourishing and customizable start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (100g) rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) milk (unsweetened almond milk preferred, or whole milk/oat milk)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla-flavored)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: fresh berries or sliced banana, chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds), shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk gently to distribute evenly.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract over the mixture. Use a fork or whisk to blend thoroughly, breaking up yogurt clumps until smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture evenly into five 16 oz (475 ml) airtight containers or mason jars, leaving some room at the top for expansion.
  4. Seal the containers tightly and refrigerate on the middle shelf for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and thicken.
  5. Before serving, stir the oats and add desired toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or coconut. Enjoy cold or let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk.

Notes

Use rolled oats for best creamy yet chewy texture; steel-cut oats are not recommended. Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein but can be substituted with coconut yogurt for dairy-free. Chia seeds thicken the mixture and add fiber and omega-3s but are optional. Adjust sweetness to taste. Stir well before refrigerating to avoid clumps. Store in fridge up to 5 days. Add toppings just before serving. If oats are too thick after soaking, stir in a splash of milk.

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