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A quick and easy recipe for Basic Overnight Oats made by soaking rolled oats in almond milk and vanilla yogurt with maple syrup and vanilla extract overnight, resulting in a creamy, customizable, and nutritious breakfast that can be enjoyed cold or warmed.

Ingredients

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  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite milk)
  • 0.25 cup vanilla yogurt (regular or Greek works great)
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener, adjust to taste)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk in a jar or bowl, ensuring oats are fully soaked.
  2. Add 0.25 cup vanilla yogurt, 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
  3. Stir thoroughly until ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Cover the jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally 6-8 hours (overnight) to allow oats to absorb liquid and flavors.
  6. In the morning, stir the oats; if too thick, loosen with a splash of milk.
  7. If too runny, let sit a few minutes or stir in about 1 teaspoon chia seeds to thicken.
  8. Optionally warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring once or twice.
  9. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, or granola as desired and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup or using alternatives like honey or agave., Use Greek yogurt for extra protein or non-dairy yogurt for a vegan option., Switch milk types to coconut, soy, oat milk, or others for flavor variation., Add mix-ins such as cocoa powder, nut butters, fruit purees, spices like cinnamon, or savory ingredients for different flavor profiles., Store overnight oats in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3 days., For meal prep, keep crunchy toppings separate until ready to eat., Overnight oats are safe to eat raw after soaking; instant oats can be used but yield softer texture., Steel-cut oats require pre-cooking before use in this recipe., Freezing overnight oats is possible up to one month but may alter texture; thaw overnight in fridge., Maintain an oat-to-liquid ratio of about 1:1 for creamy texture.

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