Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, topped with fresh fruit for an effortless wholesome breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana
08 - 1 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
09 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Cover container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing oats to soften and completely absorb the liquid mixture.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if thinner consistency is preferred.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Morning freedom is priceless when breakfast makes itself while you sleep
- The brown sugar creates these deep caramel notes that hit different at 7am
02 -
- Steel-cut oats will never soften properly no matter how long you wait
- The oats continue drinking liquid overnight so what looks too liquid initially is perfect by morning
03 -
- Mason jars with wide mouths make stirring infinitely easier
- Toast your nuts beforehand and thank yourself later