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Overnight Oats {3 Ingredients + Topping Ideas}

The easiest every Overnight Oats recipe, made with just 3 ingredients! Here’s some simple topping ideas too, plus tips and tricks for getting this right every time - and you’ve got a healthy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 1 Portion
Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

Overnight Oats - 3 Ingredient Recipe:

  • 40 g Oats
  • 50 g Yoghurt
  • 100 ml Milk

Peanut and Banana Flavour:

  • 1 Small Banana
  • 1 tbsp Peanut butter
  • 1 tsp Honey

Nutella Berry Flavour:

  • 4 tbsp Mixed berries
  • 1 tbsp Nutella

Carrot Cake Flavour:

  • 1 Small Carrot Peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp Walnuts
  • 1 tsp Raisins
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed spice
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup

Apple Pie Flavour:

  • 1 Small Apple Cut into chunks or grates
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Honey

Chocolate Orange:

  • 1 tsp Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Orange extract
  • 1 tsp Chocolate chips
  • 1 Small Orange/satsuma Peeled and broken into segments

Instructions

To make the basic Overnight Oats:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together and store in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir well before serving.

To add flavours:

  • Add your additional ingredients either the night before or in the morning when ready to eat.
    I tend to add in the morning, as the oats will last up to 3 days without the toppings.
    If you want to save time, and plan to eat after just one night, adding the night before is fine.

Notes

Nutritional value: The nutritional value shown related to the basic 3 ingredient Overnight Oats before toppings are added.
Yoghurt: I use low fat Greek but any yoghurt works (if it’s very thick though, be aware you may need more milk)
When to add the toppings: The night before if you intend to eat them the following day, or in the morning just before eating.
Type of oats: Either whole (jumbo) or rolled oats are OK.
How long to keep: Up to 3 days (without toppings) in the fridge. Up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to heat them up: Pop into the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring well between bursts of heating.
Type of container: Any you can put a lid or covering on. I use these jars. Be sure there’s enough space to allow for the oats to plump up and to add your toppings.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg