Description
A simple and nutritious recipe for Easy Overnight Oats prepared in glass jars. This make-ahead breakfast combines rolled oats, milk or dairy alternatives, chia seeds, sweetener, fruits, nuts, and spices to create a delicious, customizable, and convenient morning meal that requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats and Seeds
- 2 cups Rolled Oats (1/2 cup per serving)
- 4 tablespoons Chia Seeds (1 tablespoon per jar)
Liquids
- 4 cups Milk or Dairy Alternative (cow’s milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
Sweeteners
- 4 teaspoons Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar)
Fruits
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Fruits (berries, bananas, or apples)
Nuts and Spices
- 1 cup Nuts or Seeds (chopped almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Spices (cinnamon or nutmeg)
Instructions
- Select Jars: Begin by selecting your glass jars. Opt for mason jars or any container with a tight seal, ensuring freshness. Each jar should hold at least 1 cup of ingredients.
- Add Oats: Measure out 1/2 cup of rolled oats for each jar and pour them into the bottom.
- Pour Milk: Add 1 cup of your chosen milk or dairy alternative over the oats.
- Add Chia Seeds: Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to each jar and stir gently to combine.
- Sweeten: Sweeten your oats by adding a teaspoon of your preferred sweetener and mix thoroughly.
- Add Fruits: Introduce your fruit by layering fresh fruit on top or mixing in frozen fruit.
- Add Nuts or Seeds: Sprinkle a handful of chopped nuts or seeds on top for added crunch.
- Add Spices: Add a pinch of spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor enhancement.
- Mix Ingredients: Secure the lids tightly and shake each jar gently to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Place the jars in the refrigerator and allow them to sit overnight to soften and meld flavors.
- Serve: In the morning, remove the jars from the refrigerator, stir the contents, and add more fresh fruit or sweetener if desired.
- Enjoy: Your Easy Overnight Oats in Glass Jars is now ready to enjoy as a quick, healthy breakfast.
Notes
- Customize the fruits and nuts according to seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Use unsweetened milk alternatives to control sugar content.
- For creamier oats, use full-fat milk or add a spoonful of yogurt before refrigerating.
- Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prepare multiple jars ahead of time for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Properly seal jars to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if certified gluten-free oats are used.
