Name: Simple Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 50 g old-fashioned rolled oats; 15 g chia seeds; 120 ml unsweetened almond milk; 15 ml maple syrup; 5 ml vanilla extract; 1 g salt

Equipment

Mason jar

or Any small bowl with a tight-fitting lid

Spoon

Ingredients

1 serving

Base Ingredients

50 g old-fashioned rolled oats
15 g chia seeds
120 ml unsweetened almond milk
15 ml maple syrup
5 ml vanilla extract
1 g salt

Nutrition (per serving)

165

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

12g

Sugar

502mg

Sodium

Method

Place the rolled oats, chia seeds, and salt into a mason jar. Use a spoon to gently stir the dry ingredients together until evenly combined.

Pour the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the jar. Stir thoroughly to ensure there are no dry pockets of oats or chia seeds stuck at the bottom.

Seal the jar tightly with its lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to rest undisturbed overnight, or for a minimum of 8 hours, so the oats and seeds fully absorb the liquid.

Remove the jar from the refrigerator, unseal, and give the thick oat mixture a final stir before serving cold.

Chef's Notes

Always stir your oats a second time about 5 minutes after the initial mix. This prevents the chia seeds from swelling and cementing into a solid clump at the bottom of the jar.
For the best texture, strictly use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats will turn unpleasantly mushy, and steel-cut oats will remain far too tough and chewy without cooking.
If you prefer a warm breakfast on chilly mornings, you can heat the finished oats in the microwave for 60 seconds. Add an extra splash of almond milk beforehand, as the heat will thicken them further.