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basic overnight oats in glass jar topped with bee pollen
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Basic Overnight Oats

This recipe for Basic Overnight Oats is the base for creating any version of the dish you like. Start here and get creative.
Prep Time5 minutes
ChillingTime6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 1⅔ cup Milk non-dairy will also work
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS

  • 4 tablespoons Honey
  • 1/4 cup Granola
  • 4 teaspoons Bee Pollen
  • 1/4 cup Strawberries chopped

Instructions

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl and place it in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Close and store in the fridge for at least 5 hours, or overnight. You may find you want to add a little additional milk if your mixture is too thick.
  • If adding the additional toppings as you see in the pictures then layer your serving jar with honey, then place the finished overnight oats on top. Sprinkle the final ingredients on top along with the fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2mg