Overnight Oatmeal - 5 Delicious Ways
About this recipe
Overnight oatmeal is a fantastic breakfast option that you can prepare the night before, making mornings a breeze. This recipe features five delicious flavor variations: carrot cake, blueberry lemon, chocolate strawberry, banana nut, and pina colada. Each one is packed with nutrients and can be enjoyed cold or warmed up for a comforting start to your day.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. You can mix and match ingredients based on your preferences, and it's a great way to incorporate different flavors into your breakfast routine.
Ingredient notes
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup almond milk can be adjusted based on desired thickness; you can also use soy, hemp, rice, or dairy milk as alternatives.
- For the carrot cake flavor, chopped pecans are optional.
- For the chocolate strawberry flavor, you can omit honey for a less sweet oatmeal.
Tips from The Domestic Geek's video
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar for easy preparation and storage.
- Shake well after adding all ingredients to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly before refrigerating overnight.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavorings and toppings to suit your taste.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The Domestic Geek: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a mason jar, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
- 2
For Carrot Cake flavor, add shredded carrot, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
- 3
For Blueberry Lemon flavor, add blueberry jam, lemon rind, vanilla extract, and blueberries.
- 4
For Chocolate Strawberry flavor, add honey, cocoa powder, sliced strawberries, and chocolate shavings.
- 5
For Banana Nut flavor, add honey, nut butter, chopped walnuts, and banana slices.
- 6
For Pina Colada flavor, add honey, slivered almonds, diced pineapple, and shredded coconut.
- 7
Shake well and refrigerate overnight.
- 8
Enjoy cold or heat it up for a warm breakfast.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Adjusted milk quantity based on typical preferences for oatmeal thickness.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from The Domestic Geek's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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