Overnight Oatmeal

Name: Overnight Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats; 3 tablespoons fat-free milk; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup assorted fresh fruit; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra zzzs in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana

Ingredients

1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup assorted fresh fruit
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In a small container or mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt and honey. Top with fruit and nuts. Seal; refrigerate overnight.

Chocolate-Cherry Oats: Use cherry-flavored yogurt; add 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder, and top with fresh or frozen pitted cherries.

Banana Bread Oats: Replace honey with maple syrup and stir in 1/2 mashed banana and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Top with toasted pecans.

Carrot Cake Oats: Add 2 Tbsp grated carrots and substitute spreadable cream cheese for the yogurt.

Pina Colada Oats: Add 1/2 mashed banana, 2 Tbsp. crushed pineapple and 1 Tbsp shredded coconut to oat mixture.

Test Kitchen Tips

Make this dairy-free by using 1/2 cup soy or coconut milk instead of milk and yogurt.

This can be prepared several days in advance.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Cool Summertime Oatmeal in Buzzy Videos Jan-Mar 2017

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JMartinelli13

Oct 5, 2018

Initially I made this recipe from Taste of Home exactly as written. Since then, I've made a couple of the variations given, and slightly adapted ones as well. I use almond milk instead of regular milk, and greek yogurt. I am not a fan of walnuts, so sometimes I use pecans, sometimes I use granola. It's great with either honey or maple syrup. I also add a teaspoon of chia seeds, and a dash of cinnamon.
sgronholz

May 30, 2018

This was really good! I tried the Banana Bread version of this recipe and will definitely make it again (with just a little less maple syrup...it was a bit on the sweet side for my taste buds!) Yum!
tammycookblogsbooks

Mar 14, 2018

I added almonds and chocolate chips. The honey makes it sweet so I would recommend using half the amount stated to begin with. Due to allergies I tried it without and with subbing one tablespoon of sour cream for the yogurt. Both tasted good but the one using sour cream had a creamier texture.
cynandtom

Oct 8, 2017

Easy and delicious make ahead breakfast!