Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (Print)
Creamy oats with brown sugar and cinnamon, ready overnight for an effortless morning breakfast.
# 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
# How-To Steps:
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 no dry oats remain visible.
02 - Cover the container tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk and stir again to reach desired consistency.
04 - Top with banana slices, chopped nuts, and fresh berries or apple slices if using. Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Five minutes of prep the night before means you can stumble straight to breakfast
- The brown sugar melts into the oats creating these little pockets of sweetness throughout
- You can customize toppings endlessly so it never gets boring
02 -
- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so they are best within 2-3 days
- If you add chia seeds, increase the milk slightly since they absorb a lot of liquid
- Letting the jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating takes off that fridge chill
03 -
- Toast your chopped nuts in a dry pan before adding them—the flavor difference is incredible
- Layer ingredients in the jar prettily if you are taking them to work, it makes breakfast feel special