Healthy Overnight Oatmeal

Course: Breakfast Recipes

Keyword: healthy overnight oats, overnight oatmeal, overnight oats

Servings: serving

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Lisa Childs

Add oatmeal (not quick oats), almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla, and ground cinnamon to a glass jar.
Stir and cover.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serve cold with extra toppings, such as berries and granola.

*An earlier version of this recipe incorrectly noted the measurement for the almond milk as 3/4 cup. The correct amount is 1/2 cup.
Customize this recipe with your favorite toppings such as berries, bananas, and your favorite nut butter! This recipe will never get old if you switch up the toppings.
This recipe works with any kind of milk. I like unsweetened almond milk the best because it yields a slightly thicker consistency than cow's milk. This is an excellent, dairy-free recipe!
You can use any kind of sweetener. I like pure maple syrup, which is not the same as pancake syrup.
I recommend using rolled oats, not quick oats or steel cut oats. Plain, old fashioned oats soak up the milk to create the ideal consistency. Gluten free oats also work for this recipe.
Traditionally, overnight oats are served cold. if you would like to warm them up, simply microwave for 30-60 seconds.
You may scale the recipe to make a larger batch. However, I prefer to make them into individual portions in small mason jars or plastic/glass containers.