This overnight oats recipe is just what you need for a healthy breakfast. It’s cheap and it has all kinds of great nutritional value – from the fiber in the oats to the probiotics in the greek yogurt.
It only takes about 5 minutes to prepare this the night before, too! Let’s go over some of the things you need for this overnight oats recipe.
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Alright, here’s what you need:
What It Is | Name | Where to buy |
Glassware | Mason jar with handle | Amazon |
Cookware | Mesh strainer | Amazon |
Cookware | Cutting board | Amazon |
Cookware | Little kitchen knife | Amazon |
Cookware | 1/2 cup measuring cup (for dry goods) | Amazon |
Cookware | Pyrex measuring cup (for liquids) | Amazon |
Cookware | Small mixing bowl | Amazon |
Cookware | Regular sized spoon for mixing | Amazon |
Ingredient | 1/2 cup whole milk | Store |
Ingredient | 1/2 cup rolled oats | Store |
Ingredient | 150g yogurt (1 individual greek yogurt cup – like Chobani) | Store |
Ingredient | 1/2 smashed banana | Store |
Ingredient | Handful of blueberries to top it with later | Store |
Let’s start making this overnight oats recipe by taking out a mason jar.
![mason jar for overnight oats recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1784-1024x768.jpeg)
Next, get your whole milk and Pyrex measuring cup.
![milk and measuring cup](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1785-1024x768.jpeg)
Measure out a half cup of whole milk and pour it into the mason jar.
![Pouring milk into mason jar](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1786-1024x768.jpeg)
You can feel free to add other stuff to this overnight oats recipe, like chia seeds or granola. Frankly, my jar was almost full (as you’ll see) so I couldn’t fit anything else in there anyway.
Next, grab your yogurt. I just bought the Wal-Mart brand since it was only like 78 cents. That’s pretty darn good.
![yogurt for overnight oats recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1787-1024x768.jpeg)
Dump all of that into the jar.
![pouring yogurt into mason jar](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1788-scaled-e1713785345444-1024x768.jpeg)
Then, get the oats.
![oats in measuring cup](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1789-768x1024.jpeg)
It might be tough dumping those in if the mason jar you use is like mine with a smaller opening. Avoid trying to dump the oats in near the edge of the counter or you’ll spill some like I did.
Once that’s all in there, mix things around with a spoon.
![stirring overnight oats recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1790-scaled-e1713785541469-1024x768.jpeg)
Following that, grab a cutting board, knife, and a small mixing bowl.
![banana for recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1793-scaled-e1713785598159-1024x768.jpeg)
Cut half a banana into the mixing bowl for this part of the overnight oats recipe and smash it up.
![smashing a banana](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1794-scaled-e1713785685357-1024x768.jpeg)
There it is all smashed:
![smashed up banana](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1795-scaled-e1713785974502-1024x768.jpeg)
Scrape all of that into the mason jar, too.
![dumping banana into mason jar for overnight oats recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1796-1024x768.jpeg)
Once that’s in there, cover your mason jar in aluminum foil.
![covered mason jar with overnight oats in it](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1791-1024x768.jpeg)
Stick it in the fridge for this part of the overnight oats recipe. At this point, you’ll need to let it sit in there for at least a few hours (I’d say minimum 5 or go all the way over night).
![mason jar with aluminum foil on it](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1792-1024x768.jpeg)
Once enough time has passed, you’re ready to put the finishing touches on your overnight oats recipe. Grab the blueberries.
![blueberries and a mason jar with overnight oats in it.](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1797-scaled-e1713787386128-1024x768.jpeg)
Put a handful of those into your mesh strainer and rinse them off in some cold water.
![blueberries in mesh strainer](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1798-1024x768.jpeg)
Once those are washed, put them into the mason jar to finish off your overnight oats recipe.
![overnight oats recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1799-1024x768.jpeg)
There you go! Overnight oats. I decided to put an extra 1/2 cup of oats into mine since it seemed like there was too much liquid with only 1/2 a cup, however, once it was ready to eat it seemed like maybe a full cup of oats was a little too much after all.
Bottom line, go with your gut if you’re adding anything extra. The next time I do this, I probably will get some chia seeds and granola in there and just do a 1/2 cup of oats. Just be aware of how much space is left in your container that you make this in.
Notecard version
Overnight Oats Recipe That's Really Easy
1
servings5
minutes370
kcalIngredients
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
150g yogurt (1 cup of Chobani or something similar)
1/2 banana
Handful of blueberries for topping
Directions
- Pour 1/2 cup of whole milk into small mason jar.
- Dump 150g cup of yogurt into mason jar.
- Scoop 1/2 cup of rolled oats into the mason jar.
- Smash 1/2 a banana and put that into the mason jar, mixing everything around.
- Cover the mason jar and put it in the fridge for 6+ hours or overnight.
- When it's ready to eat, wash a handful of blueberries and put them into the top of the mason jar.
Notes
- Calorie calculation is at the end of the full recipe.
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Calorie Calculation
Name | Calories |
1/2 cup whole milk | 75 |
1/2 cup oats | 150 |
150g greek yogurt (calories depend on brand) | 80 |
1/2 banana estimate (about 60 grams) | 50 |
handful of blueberries est | 15 |
Total calories | 370 |