Description
These Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are sweet, creamy, and ready in just one minute of prep! Perfect for easy overnight oats healthy clean eating, this recipe combines rolled oats, brown sugar, chia seeds, and your favorite milk for a nourishing breakfast that feels like dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats for a softer texture)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based alternative
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: banana slices, pecans, or maple drizzle
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour in milk and yogurt (if using). Stir until well blended.
- Add vanilla and stir again. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Cover and chill overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Stir before eating. Add toppings like bananas, pecans, or extra brown sugar.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, skip the yogurt and use almond or oat milk. Use quick oats for softer texture. Prep several jars for the week for easy grab-and-go mornings.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: overnight oats, brown sugar, chia seeds, healthy breakfast, dairy-free, clean eating