Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with brown sugar and cinnamon, prepared the night before for an effortless morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats and Liquids
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
→ Flavorings
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings (optional)
07 - ½ banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - Fresh berries or apple slices, as desired
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick, reaching your preferred texture.
04 - Top with sliced banana, chopped nuts, and fresh berries or apple slices if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Five minutes of prep the night before buys you back precious morning time when you need it most
- The brown sugar melts into the oats overnight, creating these pockets of caramel sweetness throughout every single spoonful
02 -
- The texture will seem way too liquid when you first mix it, but trust the process because overnight soaking transforms it completely
- Glass jars work better than plastic because they do not hold onto smells and make everything taste fresher
03 -
- Use half the milk if you prefer thicker oats, then add more in the morning until it reaches your perfect consistency
- A pinch of salt seems unnecessary but it actually makes all the flavors pop more than you would expect