How to Make Overnight Oats
We’ll talk overnight oats in a minute, but first let’s recap today’s workout!
Workout
I awoke this morning feeling rather sluggish. Yesterday’s day of rest also turned into a day of mindless eating as the night wore on, which left me feeling uncomfortably full as we went to bed. Blah.
All the more reason to begin this week on a healthy note!
Lately I feel like my snacks have been filled with more sugar and less nutrients than usual and my mission this week is to change that.
Full speed ahead! 
Today’s workout was a good one. Ryan and I began our time at the gym with 20 minutes of cardio split between the stair master and the elliptical. I requested 10 minutes on the stair master and Ryan grudgingly agreed, saying that the stair master isn’t a warm up, but a seriously legit workout. It is tough and I like how it almost immediately gets me sweating.
Then it was time for a leg workout:
The final exercise really hammered it home for me because I took my time to do each rep incredibly sloooow. My buns were burnin’!
How to Make Overnight Oats
I eat a lot of overnight oats. They pop up on this blog all the time because I think they are delicious and I love how they make breakfast so easy since all the prep work is done the night before.
I tried them for the first time after reading about them on a bunch of blogs. I thought they were disgusting at first because I never made them quite right and the texture was always off.
I know that there are tons of recipes for overnight oats all over the internet, so definitely check them out and try out a bunch of different recipes to find the one you most enjoy!
Here are some recipes I found that seem to get good reviews:
- Whole Foods Overnight Oatmeal
- Alton Brown’s Overnight Oatmeal
- Collection of Overnight Oats Recipes from Kath Eats Real Food
- Collection of Overnight Oats Recipes from Eating Bird Food
Many people make overnight oats with just oats and milk as a base, but I’ve found that my favorite overnight oats include four main ingredients.
- Old fashioned oats
- Milk (I’ve used both almond milk and regular milk and both work well!)
- Chia seeds
- Greek yogurt
It actually took me a lot of playing around with oats, milk, yogurt and chia seeds to finally get the combination that I felt like yielded the perfect consistency and thickness.
I now eye-ball measurements every time I make overnight oats, but last night I took the time to actually measure everything since I’ve received a few requests for my exact overnight oats recipe and had a lot of you comment and email me complaining about overly-liquidy oats.
First, I combine one 6-ounce container of Greek yogurt, two tablespoons chia seeds, 2/3 cup oats and 1/2 cup milk in a large bowl.
I then stir it up, cover the oats and let them sit in the fridge overnight.
They will go from this…
To this…
Very thick and chewy!
In the morning, I stir the super-thick oats and add in another 1/4 cup of milk to make everything slightly more liquidy, but still quite thick.
Then it’s time to top the oats with fresh fruit, nuts or nut butter and dig in!
A couple of notes:
- To me, the key to my favorite overnight oats is the inclusion of chia seeds. These cannot be substituted because they add thickness to the oats that simply cannot be duplicated. If you do not have or do not like chia seeds, you may wish to reduce the amount of milk in the overnight oats to maintain thickness.
- If I am using plain Greek yogurt, I will add about one tablespoon of honey or fruit preserves to the oats before letting them sit overnight for a bit of sweetness.
Question of the Morning
- Have you ever tried overnight oats?
- What is your favorite way to make overnight oats? Feel free to link to a favorite recipe!
I still can’t quite get used to the texture of overnight oats. I keep trying them, but I think I just prefer warm oatmeal instead!
Bee Goes Bananas
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I made them before but I used unsweetened greek yogurt so I had to add some honey in the morning. They’re very convenient! I agree with the chia seeds, they make everything so much better.
Heidi @ Idlehide
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I didn’t like overnight oats until I tried your way of making them with flavored greek yogurt. Plain just turned out a bit too tangy for me.
Lindsay @ biking before bed
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I could never get used to the whole cold oatmeal thing.. I kind of fell off the whole oatmeal wagon sometime last year. I need to bring it back!
alyssa – fashion fitness foodie
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Do you heat up the oatmeal in the morning or eat it straight out of the fridge? I’ve been wanting to try to make them for a while, but I don’t know how much I’d like cold oats!
Ada
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:45 am
straight out of the fridge! nice and cold!
peanutbutterfingers
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I’m like you: at first I didn’t like them, but then, after various attemps, I learned to love them! I only have them in the summer time though, with lots and lots of berries
Giulia @ Tutupa’s Lab
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YUM- this is one of my fav breakfasts! I only make overnight oats with Greek yogurt! I love how thick it is… it really fill me up.
Joelle (on a pink typewriter)
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I’ve never attempted Overnight Oats…I think you just got me on board!
Heather @ Health, Beauty & Sweet Homelife
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I’ve tried overnight oats a few times but they’ve always been too watery the next day, I’ll have to try your way tonight! Do you think quick cooking oats work too?
Courtney
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:45 am
i think quick oats would work, i just prefer old fashioned b/c they add more texture!
peanutbutterfingers
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It took me quite a while to get the consistency of my overnight oats just right too. Sometimes if I don’t have any Greek yogurt, I use cottage cheese. I don’t know why but I’m absolutely crazy about that stuff right now!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
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i never heard about overnight oats until i started reading your blog a few months ago, and now i am addicted. i think for two weeks straight that was the only thing that i ever ate! my favorite combo has coco powder and raspberries
thanks for all the great tips!
Nicole
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I like adding bananas to my overnight oats—definitely adds that sweetness!
Hillary
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I haven’t ever made overnight oats but when I worked in an office (as opposed to my house) I would mix raw oats with one container of yogurt and let it sit overnight and eat it as my morning snack. So the same concept…the oats soakk up the liquid, expand and become chewy. Maybe I will try overnight oats tomorrow using your recipe since I have all those ingredients on hand.
Kelly
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I love the texture and flavor of overnight oats but my husband thinks they’re the grossest thing ever even though he loves regular oatmeal. A drop of honey or agave before they go in the fridge makes a big difference!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
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LOVE your workout!! I need to get off the couch in about.. 5 minutes and get mine it!
I also love overnight oats although I make mine a little different! Maybe i should prep them some night this week because its been a while!
Sarah
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I always include flax seed which I Think also increases the thickness but they always seems too mushy for me. I don’t know what the problem is, too much milk maybe.
Teresa t.
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I have never tried overnight oats. I have also seen them on a lot of blogs and they have mixed reviews. Do you put them in the fridge or let them sit at room temperature? Can you heat them up?
Caitlin @ Chasingamile
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 9:46 am
nope! eat ‘em coooold!
and they sit in the fridge overnight.
peanutbutterfingers
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jamie Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
they are good cold, but in the winter i heat them up for a coupla minutes in the microwave. to me, they then taste like regular oats
jamie
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I love overnight oats, but sometimes I make them too creamy–almost too thick and the consistency bothers me. e
Elizabeth
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i love overnight oats! i didn’t even discover them until i start reading some healthy living blogs, but i’m sure glad i did. i just use 1/3 cup oats; 1/3 cup vanilla soy; 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt with some flax seeds mixed in. eventually i plan to use chia seeds, but i have a huge bag of flax i need to use up! i usually add banana slices and a blob of peanut butter on top!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
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I made overnight oats last night for the first time with Chia seeds! I loved them! The chia seeds really do help with the texture and thickness. I also loved that breakfast took less then 2 minutes this morning (I added strawberries and some cocoa powder)! I am going to have to try putting greek yogurt in my over night oats next time!
Hilliary @Happily Ever Healthy
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I’ve been loving oats lately but have been cooking them on the stove because I was sick last weekend so my morning weren’t rushed- I don’t usually make oats for bfast because I feel like they take time but if I can make them overnight that’s a great option! I don’t have chia seeds so I’ll have to experiment with the ratio of oats to liquid… I wonder if flax seeds or ground flax would work?!
Allison
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:40 am
see my first “note” in the above post about substituting anything for the chia seeds.
i just worry that the thickness won’t be there, so you might want to add less milk if you use flax seeds.
peanutbutterfingers
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I’ve never tried overnight oats….prob because I don’t think ahead–haha! But thanks for the tutorial!
I am off to teach some BodyPUMP–can’t wait to burn out my buns too
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
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Overnight oats look like a great easy breakfast…but cold oatmeal is the last thing I want on a freezing New England morning haha. I will definitely give them a try once temperatures are higher though!
Paula @ lipstick and lunges
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I’m a big fan of overnight oats, but usually in the warmer months. During the winter I prefer my oats hot. My recipe looks exactly like yours, and I think fruit or something else sweet (honey, agave, etc.) is key! The first few batches I made were really bland, but add some fresh berries and you’ve got an amazing, super-filling breakfast!
Katy @ A Shot of Life
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My favorite lately has been chocolate strawberry overnight oats! I follow your recipe, but use plain yogurt with dark chocolate almond milk and add strawberry preserves. Yum!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:39 am
i NEED to try it w/ chocolate almond milk! that sounds right up my alley!
peanutbutterfingers
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Agreed with the chia seeds! Those are a must when making overnight oats for me
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
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I always heat my oats the next morning and they are so voluminous!
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous
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Ooo thank you for posting this! I’ve actually never tried over night oats, but now that I have a better idea of how to make them I think I may just have to!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health
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I love Overnight Oats – but I feel like mine are the lazy girl’s version. I usually forget to make them at night, so I make them in the morning and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
My oats are so boring – I usually just use quaker oats, almond milk, and greek yogurt. Lately, I’ve been topping them with Bear Naked cereal for crunch!
http://runeatplayblog.com/2012/01/03/overachiever/
Heather @ Run Eat Play
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Yes and I 100% agree chia seeds area must! I have never tried mine with yogurt though, so I might have to this week! I love topping mine with fresh fruit (or frozen right now since its hard to find berries) and flax seed.
Lindsey
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I tried it once, but the texture was terrible, the oats never softened, so it was like eating a bowl of dry oats in almond milk. Not good!
Someday, I’ll try again! I don’t think I can get behind having a whole yogurt and a whole serving of oats and milk… that’s just too big of a breakfast for me!
SweatyGirl
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No comment to add re: overnight oats, but I agree with Ryan re: the stairmill– that thing is INTENSE. No machine makes me drip in sweat like that does!
HRCK the Herald
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Overnight oats is one of my fave recipes that I’ve gotten from the blog world. Even more so, I love faux-vernight oats: same thing but you make them in the morning and let it sit for 15 mins! The key is to use less liquid- love the taste of raw oats!
Khushboo
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thank you for your post! i have been making them for the last 5 days and they are delicious! i kind of like how they are different each time depending on how much milk you add.
happy monday!
dana a.
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:38 am
me too! i like the variety and i love how easy it is to change flavors!
peanutbutterfingers
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Love love LOVE overnight oats. Haven’t ever put chia seeds in them yet though.
Emily N
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I’m not a huge oatmeal fan as it is, so the overnight oats don’t do it for me. I really wish I liked them because I’m all about simplicity in the AM!
Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly
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Overnight oats are perfect for the summer and hot days. I like to use about half cup of milk, half cup plain Greek yogurt, half cup oats, 1 tbspn ground flax. I don’t have chia seeds very often, but I agree that when I use them it makes for so much more thickness! I like to top them the next morning with another half cup milk, drippy peanut butter, and maybe a tspn of nutella if I want additional sweetness. I like banana or strawberries in it too. Then I stir it up into one delicious and cold mess!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life
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PB–I have been meaning to ask you–do you think that microwaving protein powder breaks it down any? (Breaks down the nutrients or protein?) e
Elizabeth
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:38 am
oh gosh, i hope not. i haven’t done enough research to really answer this question properly, but i’ve heard the claim before. not really sure what to think. perhaps someone else can weigh in who might have more insight?
peanutbutterfingers
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Over night oats are my favorites breakfasts of choice! I usually just use 1/2 cup oats, water or milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder and then add fruit and a scoop of pb in the am! Occasionally I will add some yogurt and it gives then a more creamy texture that I do enjoy.
@4loveofcarrots
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:36 am
i’ve never tried using water! are they still creamy?
peanutbutterfingers
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@4loveofcarrots Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:44 am
I tend to enjoy my oats on the dryer side I don’t like them to liquidy.So they aren’t as creamy as using milk plus I use maybe a 1/2 cup of water. I do enjoy adding yogurt for creaminess.
@4loveofcarrots
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My favorite has been with plain greek yogurt and pumpkin puree – add a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top, and then in the morning, add some peanut butter or granola for a crunch!
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe
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I discovered overnight oats after reading your blog and a friend of mine’s (For the Love of Kale by Heather Waxman), and have been making it ever since! I follow a similar recipe to what you posted, but I like to use plain greek yogurt and then add in a tablespoon of pumpkin butter or apple butter to give it a little flavor and sweetness. I love how easy is to prepare and that I have a healthy breakfast ready for me when I wake up – it’s such a time saver in the morning!
Kendalyn
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I want to like them. I have tried to like them. And I just don’t. Cream of Wheat for me.
The Kidless Kronicles
Nicole
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I love overnight oats- I go through phases of alternating between those and warm oats. But, I’m not crazy about using Greek Yogurt- I think using salt-free 1% cottage cheese is SO much better! I’ve even used protein powder while traveling, and it works well, too. But the texture from cottage cheese is awesome.
And I agree- you have to use Chia seeds.
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:36 am
oh! i’ll have to try it w/ cottage cheese!
peanutbutterfingers
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I love overnight oats and I agree that chia seeds are necessary for. Great batch! I prefer mine without yogurt though. I think my favorite combo is oats, almond milk, vanilla extract, banana (soaked with the oats overnight), walnuts, and chia seeds. A close runner up is oats, almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla, shredded apple, raisins, and cinnamon!
Jamie @ Don’t Forget the Cinnamon
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 10:35 am
oh wow – both of those combinations sound delicious! i love the idea of adding vanilla extract!
peanutbutterfingers
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Yay! Thank you for sharing, I have never tried them but have been wnting to!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud!
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I LOVE overnight oats. Learned about them on this blog too – thanks Julie! My favorite combo has 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup orange juice, half of a container of Chobani (either plain or lemon), and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Top that with some walnuts and crasins and I’m set.
Laurie
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Overnight oats are one of my favorite summertime breakfasts! Adding some fruit preserves is a wonderful idea!
Abby @ Abz ‘n’ Oats
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Since I am weird and don’t like “soggy” foods I make my oats in the morning. I add plain yogurt to the oats, stir, let soak for a few minutes, top with cinnamon and peanut butter, then eat it up!
em @ simplypresent
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Ditto on the mindless eating last night…. Even more reason to kick myself into gear! Monday is a fresh start
Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters
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Overnight oats rock my socks!
However, I only tend to eat them in the summer months!! I’m not a fan of cold breakfasts in the winter!
Here’s my fav recipe:
http://mypinkthumb.com/2010/08/06/the-ultimate-summer-breakfast/
Laura @ My Pink Thumb
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I tried overnight oats in a jar. I had it for breakfast this am…fail! I put too much milk and they were disgusting. I’ll have to try adding chia seeds.
Rebecca @ Miss Magnolia Munches & Moves
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I am buying chia seeds today and making this tonight! Thanks for the awesome how-to
Jess @ Healthy ‘n Hungry
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I love overnight oats! I made them last night! I’ve been making them with greek yog ever since I saw it on your blog and its delish! I also love them with pumpkin.
Kerry
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I tried overnight oats a few times this past summer and wasn’t a fan, although that was before I discovered Chia seeds! I definitely need to give them another try!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
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When I first started reading blogs OOs were EVERYWHERE – I made them for myself so I wouldn’t feel left out
but alas they were nothing great. So happy to learn I just wasn’t making it right. I will definitely try this recipe to see if i can be converted! But I love how hot oats heat my whole body up in the morning especially in winter!
Geraldine
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So many good ideas for this listed! I can’t wait to start experimenting! Perfect for c-o-l-d winter mornings
Carrie
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I love overnight oats! They’re so comforting and the no-effort-needed factor in the morning is pretty fantastic too.
Here’s my favorite recipe (Pumpkin Raisin Overnight Oats): http://fortheloveofkale.com/2011/12/where-do-you-see-beauty/
Heather @ For the Love of Kale
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ever since Tina at BBF (formerly TinaFFF) started using coffee in her OO, I can’t get enough. coffee, chocolate almond milk, hazlenut butter, chia. Even my 3 year old is an addict.
Because really, you should start em young on coffee. (jk, he tasted mine and loved it, ped says it’s fine and dandy.)
Cat @Breakfast to Bed
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I’ve been adding flax seeds to my overnight oats and they also add that consistency to the oats! Plus fiber!
MP
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what a coincidence! i made my very FIRST bowl of overnight oats (after hearing about them repeatedly on your blog) and they were delish!!! i altered the recipe just a bit because i only had fruity yogurts and i was going for a chocolate/dessert-flavored mixture.
i used 1/2 cup skim milk (since no yogurt), 1/2 cup quick oats, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp flax seeds (dont have chia seeds yet, so i figured next best thing?), and dash of cinnamon. it thickened up in the morning and was amazing. i’m sure it will only get better with yogurt, chia seeds, etc. i owe my delicious breakfast to you, so thanks!! xoxo
Laura
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As I read this, I’m eating the most dreadfully bland bowl of oatmeal. I think I’m going to try this for tomorrow’s breakfast. I thought I could spice up my plain oatmeal with nutella and a banana. But, it’s still missing something. Thanks for the recipe Julie!
Lindsey
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Have you ever tried Steel Cut overnight oats? Just wondering if they will work the same way since that is what I have on hand. Also, how much do you taste the yogurt? I am not a huge yogurt fan but I know it adds a lot of nutrients.
Jamie
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Krystina (Organically Me) Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
I’ve tried and it doesn’t work. Steel cut oats need to be cooked to soften, or else it tastes like a bowl of stale Grape Nuts.
Krystina (Organically Me)
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
i’ve never tried it, but would trust krystina!
peanutbutterfingers
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I need to finally give these a try. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Emilie @ Emilie’s Enjoyables
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I have been really into overnight oats lately because it’s an easy grab-and-go breakfast. I love mine with plain Greek yogurt, skim milk and a dallop of nut butter on top.
Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups
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The other day I made them with plain greek yogurt. I thought they were OK, but I couldn’t get over the tanginess of them. I think I need to try again with flavored yogurt and see if that changes my opinion on them. I don’t mind the texture, so its just the taste I need to get right.
Stephanie @ LiveCookLove
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I use ground flax seeds and get a great thick texture. My favorite way is to smear PB in the bottom of the container before putting in the fridge. Strawberries on top in the morning…yum! And thanks for the tip for jelly on the egg sandwiches… I’m addicted!!!
Amy
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I actually JUST got into overnight oats after reading some suggestions on how you prepare them in previous blog posts! I didn’t like them the first time I tried them (a year or so ago) but now I’m hooked. I definitely think including the Greek yogurt is key! I’m having fun experimenting with different add-ins & just last week made “cake batter overnight oats” which was AWESOME!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake
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Overnight oats are my fav!! I have the bf hooked too, adding pumpkin is the best!
Brittany @Little b’s healthy habits
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I have tried them and I think that are totally gross. I also hate pumpkin oats. I tried them after so many bloggers raved about them and almost barfed. I am more of a savory breakfast person too and find that I need a high protein breakfast to stay full for more than two hours.
Jamie
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ooooh I want to try different combos now!
My usual is:
1/2 cup of oats
1/2 cup of yogurt
1/2 cup of milk
half a banana
and then in the morning I add the other half of the banana and some berries if I have some.
Annie
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PB- Do you know how many calories this recipe contains? Thanks!
Andrea
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
i’m really not sure! perhaps you could plug in the ingredients into a recipe nutrition calculator like this one: http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
peanutbutterfingers
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I never use chia seeds in my overnight oats and they’re always super thick and perfect without them. I just use oats, equal parts milk + plain Greek yogurt, honey, and banana/other fruit. Perfect every time.
Krystina (Organically Me)
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OMGosh you eat these cold?? i always thought they were warmed up!
Laura @ Unchartered 20s
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
haha nope! COLD!
peanutbutterfingers
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I have seen overnight oats on a million different blogs. I have tried them a couple times, but the consistency and taste is never quite right. I will try out your recipe and see how I like it. I want to like them, because they always look so good!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident
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I’ve been a fan of overnight oats for a while now. I’ve found I don’t LOVE yogurt in the mix so I add protein powder for an extra omph of protein. I also really like the texture that chia seeds add.
Here’s my favorite combo at the moment – http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/05/protein-overnight-oats-and-incline-walking-hiit/
Thanks for the link love Julie!
Brittany
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
of course! i LOVE the look of all of your combinations!
peanutbutterfingers
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Great post! I have to try your recipe. I use my digital scale to make sure my proportions are exactly right. Also, I have to heat mine in the microwave for 30 seconds so they’re not so cold. I eat overnight oats every morning!
Christina
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Wanted to share my random Smoothie Concoction with you
It isn’t perfected yet, but I thought I would share!
I mixed:
1 White Choco. Macadamia Luna bar (crumbled)
Skim Milk
Peanut Butter
Ice
(portions are to your discretion…I was trying it, so mine made approximately a cup.)
It is yummy..and nutritious!
Keri
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Great post -definitely on my grocery list tonight!!
Topic Request: Healthy foods during the frigid winter months!
I always crave salads over summertime but when it’s freezing out I crave HOT but usually high-fat comfort foods. I usually end up just defaulting to lean cuisines which are such a drag! A post of the best healthy HOT comfort foods would be fantastic for us northerners!
xo
M
Merri
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I use steel cut oats and soak them overnight in just water and microwave it in the morning for 2 min. Then I add in the greek yogurt and fruit. I love that they are ready to go in the morning, no big cooking to do.
Ruth
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I love overnight oats! Especially when I add a tbls of some nut butter.
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter
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The more blogs I read, the more I want to try overnight oats. I’m an extremely picky eater though and have something against eating cold food, so I am not sure how that will work out!
Michelle @ Blogitness
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I agree you DEFINITELY need to play around and find a thickener that works for you to make them palatable. The first time or two I tried them I didn’t understand the appeal at ALL. I still don’t get the breakfast cookie appeal (ok Amanda let’s stay on topic), but as far as overnite oats go now? YUM. I can take or leave the chia seeds personally (I like them and usually include them, but I find sometimes it makes them TOO thick for me), but MUST have the greek yogurt (plain for me, but I add a lil stevia). Just milk and oats (almond milk for me, always) is gross and watery and goes down the drain. I especially like overnite oats when adding a mashed banana and/or pumpkin, so maybe that’s why I find too many chia seeds to be too thick.
Amanda @ xo, Amanda
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Loveee this post, I have been dying to try overnight oats but have never seen a good basic post for how to make them. Have you ever used steel cut oats? I heard they might be better for you as they are less processed. Do you ever heat them up or is that gross?
Brittany Tyler
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
i eat them cold and haven’t personally tried steel cut oats. i’m not sure they’d work b/c they’re so hard!
peanutbutterfingers
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I am so glad you posted this! I have been thinking for the past week about emailing you or looking it up on google. You must just be able to read my mind… like BFFs!
Sam @ The Real Pretty
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I absolutely LOVE overnight oats but I include whey protein powder in mine. I had some this morning and find that my necessary ingredient is cinnamon! I can NOT get enough of it! Any Time Whey – Birthday cake adds a yummy flavor too. nom nom nom!
Your leg workout looks pretty stellar. Going to have to give it a shot on Thursday (leg day).
Maria @ Pappa Don’t Preach
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Overnight oats are so 2010.
Tessa
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Kari Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Overnight oats are delicious and will be in 2050! I’m just wondering what foods are “so 2012?” Great post, Julie!
Kari
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
haha they probably peaked in popularity in 2010. i’m always late to trends, anyway.
peanutbutterfingers
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These look great!! I haven’t made overnight oats in a while, I definitely need to make them soon
Maria
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I agree with Ryan, the stairmaster is not a warm-up. lol Hardcore sweat coming!
I love overnight oats. Just 1/3 cup oats with 1.5 oz of vanilla Greek yogurt and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Nice and THICK the next morning. I love it being thick enough that I can pick it up and eat it with my fingers. Messy, but delicious.
Amber K
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Do you always do cardio before weight training?
Jeralyn
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I love overnight oats! I just use milk (just enough to reach the top of the oats), old fashioned oats and a frozen fruit mix on top (bananas, strawberries and peaches already cut up!) In the morning 2 min in the microwave, a little brown sugar and they’re perfect! I even made them for my parents once and they loved them and that was saying something!
Stef
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I Have never tried overnight oats & I guess it’s time I tried them
. I’ve been reading your blog for ages now & I keep seeing you mention how tasty they are & they do look tasty I guess my concern was the texture b/c I was used to oatmeal being warm not cold. I’m going to give it a try & then let ya know how it goes. Thanks for all the different recipes & ideas :-O
Kanoe
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I’m toying with the idea of adding protein powder to my (not overnight–stove top made) oats, but it kindaaa terrifies me. At what stage do I add it? When they’re cooking? Afterwards? Any help would be great!
Sarah
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Thanks for posting this! I was just trying to find your overnight oats recipe for my husband yesterday. I was also trying to figure out if you eat them cold or warm but I see you already answered that question for someone else.
Katie
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It took me a while to get used to overnight oats, and now I crave them, but I have never made them with yogurt! I think that’s key so I can’t wait to make your version. What a great idea for a post!
Laura@mypurposefullife
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I never thought to add Greek yogurt into my overnight oats! I would eat the same combination of peanut butter/banana oats over the summer, but I just put together oats, milk, and a strawberry Chobani to try in the morning with fresh strawberries!
Pamela
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Just making this for tomorrow’s breaky! Thanks girl!
Charissa
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Hmm, I just tried them for the 1st time today and the verdict’s still out. I used non fat plain greek yogurt and I feel like I just couldn’t get them sweet enough. I added honey, almond butter and a banana but they were just too sour. I’m thinking it might be better to do a flavored yogurt?
Whitney @whitlikes fit
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oh, how I love overnight oats, I just have one question if you use flavore yogurt or just plain ? =)
Elis
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