Brown Sugar Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings Recipe
This Delicious Brown Sugar Overnight Oats recipe is a perfect no-cook breakfast option for busy mornings. Creamy, sweetened with brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, it’s creamy, comforting, and customizable with your favorite toppings like sliced bananas and chopped pecans. Simply prepare the night before and enjoy a quick, nutritious start to your day either cold or gently warmed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 cup Milk of Choice (Dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Non-dairy yogurt as a vegan substitute)
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (Instant oats can work but with a different texture)
Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Can substitute with maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (Pumpkin pie spice can be used as an alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Almond extract can be an alternative)
- 1 pinch Salt (Essential for balancing sweetness)
Toppings (Optional)
- Sliced Bananas (Fresh or seasonal fruits can be used) – to taste
- Chopped Pecans (Walnuts can substitute) – to taste
- Maple Syrup (Extra brown sugar can also be used) – to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl or large mason jar, mix together the rolled oats, your chosen milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is evenly blended, ensuring the oats are well coated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the mixture tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soak and absorb the flavors, resulting in a creamy texture.
- Stir and Add Toppings: In the morning, give the oats a good stir to redistribute any separated liquid, then top with sliced bananas, chopped pecans, or a drizzle of maple syrup according to your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Serve: Enjoy the overnight oats cold straight from the refrigerator or warm them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds if you prefer a warmer breakfast.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will result in a mushier consistency.
- Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup to keep it natural and vegan-friendly.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste, especially when adding fruit or maple syrup toppings.
- The recipe is highly versatile; feel free to swap out toppings based on seasonal fruits and nuts you have available.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making them perfect for meal prep.
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