Description
A simple and healthy recipe for Overnight Oats made with water instead of milk, combined with chia seeds, maple syrup, and yogurt, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast. Optional muddled strawberries add a fresh and fruity twist.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup (50 g) old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup (170 g) water
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon plain yogurt of choice (dairy-free, vegan, Greek, etc.)
- tiny pinch of salt (optional)
Optional Muddled Strawberries
- 1 cup (120 g) fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl or mason jar, add the old fashioned oats, chia seeds, water, maple syrup, plain yogurt, and a tiny pinch of salt if using. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Let it sit for at least 3 hours or ideally overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Adjust Sweetness: After chilling, taste the oats and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more maple syrup or your preferred sweetener.
- Prepare Muddled Strawberries (Optional): For a fruity topping, place 1 cup of fresh strawberries and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into a food processor. Pulse a few times until the strawberries form a puree, or alternatively mash them with the back of a fork.
- Serve: Serve the overnight oats chilled, topped with your choice of toppings including the muddled strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Old fashioned oats are preferred for texture, but rolled oats can be used.
- The chia seeds help thicken and add nutritional value but can be omitted if needed.
- You can substitute water with any plant-based milk or dairy milk if you prefer a creamier consistency.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your desired sweetness level.
- The yogurt adds creaminess and probiotics; choose dairy-free or vegan options if needed.
- Muddled strawberries can be replaced with other fresh fruits or fruit purees for variety.
