Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, ready when you wake up.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the brown sugar has dissolved.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the oats to soften completely and absorb the liquid, creating a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the chilled oats between two bowls or jars. Top generously with fresh berries or sliced banana, chopped nuts, and seeds as desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- Waking up to breakfast thats already waiting for you feels like a tiny victory every single morning
- The brown sugar creates this deep caramel undertone that regular sweeteners just cannot match
02 -
- The oats keep getting better in the fridge for three days, so double the recipe and thank yourself later
- Cinnamon and brown sugar are best friends who should never be separated, so add a pinch if you want your life to be better
03 -
- Warm your oats for 30 seconds in the microwave if cold breakfast feels wrong, even in summer
- The recipe doubles and triples beautifully for a whole week of grab-and-go mornings