Vanilla Overnight Oats

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Last Updated on January 25, 2024 by Toya

This delicious homemade vanilla overnight oats only needs a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and tastes amazing. It’s also versatile and makes the perfect meal prep breakfast recipe for busy mornings!

This vanilla overnight oats recipe has a subtly sweet, rich flavor. The combination of rolled oats, milk (or a milk alternative), and vanilla extract creates a creamy and slightly chewy texture that you will love if you enjoy overnight oats.

Vanilla-flavored Overnight Oats

If you can’t tell by now, I love making overnight oats! They’re so delicious and versatile, and a very handy and nutritious breakfast recipe. As such, I’ve shared so many overnight oat recipes here.

Some of my favorites are cinnamon overnight oats, lemon poppy seed overnight oats, and this blueberry overnight oats recipe.

I make these whenever I’m trying to slim down or when I have a really busy week ahead. It is a way to ensure that I eat right and save myself time and money.

Today, I’m sharing a simple, customizable vanilla overnight oats recipe that is so good, you’ll want to make it over and over again!

And the best part is that this recipe is made with ingredients you likely have at home including:

1. Rolled oats: The main ingredient, used to provides a hearty and nutritious base with a satisfying texture when soaked overnight.
2. Milk (dairy or plant-based): adds creaminess and moisture to the oats. It facilitates the soaking process while contributing to their overall richness.
3. Greek yogurt: adds a creamy and tangy element to the overnight oats while also providing additional protein and probiotics for added nutritional value.
4. Chia seeds (optional, for added thickness): These act as a natural thickening agent when soaked. This creates a pudding-like consistency, adding an extra layer of texture to the oats.
5. Maple syrup (adjust to taste): adds natural sweetness to the oats, balances the flavors of the overnight oats without the need for refined sugars.
6. Pure vanilla extract: it infuses an aromatic vanilla flavor, which elevates the overall taste of the oats.
7. A pinch of salt: enhances the flavors in the oats, and balances the sweetness for a well-rounded taste profile.
8. Toppings (e.g., fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, or seeds)

How to make vanilla overnight oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added thickness)
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Toppings (e.g., fresh berries, sliced banana, nuts, or seeds)

Instructions:

1. In a 16-ounce mason jar, add all the ingredients above. Mix well until everything is homogenous.
2. Cover the mason jar and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next day, top with fresh berries, or another topping of choice and enjoy!