Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)
These easy Overnight Oats are the ultimate introduction to budget-friendly meal prep. They're no-cook, ideal for on-the-go, and customizable!
Servings: 1 8 oz mason jar
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base Recipe
- ½ cup old fashioned oats $0.82
- ½ cup milk $0.09
- ½ Tbsp brown sugar* $0.04
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon $0.01
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds $0.07
- pinch of salt $0.01
Peanut Butter and Jelly Variation (total: $1.93 per serving)
- base recipe $1.04
- 1 tsp blueberry jam $0.04
- 1 Tbsp peanuts $0.10
- 1 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter $0.49
- a few blueberries, if desired $0.23
Chocolate Raspberry Variation (total: $1.56 per serving)
- base recipe $1.04
- 1 tsp red raspberry jam $0.04
- 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips $0.11
- a few raspberries, if desired $0.34
Banana Walnut Variation (total: $1.42 per serving)
- base recipe $1.04
- 1 Tbsp walnuts $0.29
- ⅓ of a banana, diced $0.09
Instructions
- Combine old fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt in an 8 oz. Mason Jar.
- Pour in milk.
- Stir or shake to combine, making sure all ingredients are mixed in evenly to avoid clumps of chia or brown sugar.
- Put the lid onto your mason jar and place it in the fridge.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 12 hours before enjoying.
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Notes
*If you don't want added sugar, skip it! The ratios in this recipe come out great with or without the brown sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 18 oz jar (base recipe only) | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 344mg | Fiber: 6g