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    Home » Recipe » Breakfast » Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar … 3 Ways!

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways!

    Published Sep 12, 2016 · Updated Oct 24, 2019 by Ginnie · 1 Comment

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    Easy Overnight Oats in a jar (3 ways) ... one of the best breakfasts for busy mornings! You are going to love how this quick recipe simplifies your morning routine.

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

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    For the longest time, overnight oats were one of those breakfasts that I kept meaning to try.

    I'd see a tasty looking recipe and think, "Hey, I should make that!" But, I never did ... until a visit from my sister a few months ago.

    While she was here, we got to talking about breakfast. I'm not the biggest breakfast fan, so I tend to stick to simple, tried and true recipes. Perhaps inspired by one too many egg sandwiches (my fave), she mentioned how much she loved overnight oats.

    After she left, I finally made my first batch of Easy Overnight Oats in a jar, and I've been eating this simple breakfast recipe ever since!

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    I'm not sure what took me so long! These Easy Overnight Oats in a jar are so delicious and so easy to make.

    I love mixing up multiple jars at a time and then not having to worry about making breakfast for a few days. That is my kind of breakfast!

    This Easy Overnight Oats recipe only takes a few simple ingredients to make, and I bet you have everything (oats, milk, and a couple add-ins) in your pantry and refrigerator.

    Of course, when a recipe is this simple, you need to use the best ingredients. Since extraordinary flavor comes from extraordinary cows, I used Promised Land Dairy Milk.

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    Here's a little known fact: I may be a city girl now, but I come from a long line of dairy farmers. My mom grew up on a farm, and I have lots of great memories of feeding baby calves and helping out on my cousin's farm while growing up.

    Did you know that those ubiquitous black and white, spotted Holstein cows produce 90% of the milk we drink in the United States? Promised Land Dairy, on the other hand, use Jersey Cows from the British Isle of Jersey (not the state of New Jersey).

    Less than 10% of the milk we drink here in the US comes from Jersey cows, like the ones at Promised Land Dairy. Not only are the Jerseys themselves extraordinary, but so is the milk that they produce.

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    Milk from Jersey cows is richer, creamier, and naturally higher in protein and calcium than ordinary milk.

    To produce its natural milk, Promised Land treats their precious Jersey cows to lots of TLC, but never artificial hormones. I love that!

    Jersey cows make Promised Land Milk far from ordinary, and you can make your day far from ordinary by using Promised Land Milk in this Easy Overnight Oats recipe!

    Easy Almond Joy Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    How to Make Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar

    You are going to love this recipe!

    To start, you'll want to grab a container with a lid. I like to use a pint size mason jar, but any kind of storage container, empty jar, or even a bowl with a little plastic wrap will work. I'm using cute jam jars in my pics, but the toppings won't fit if you are planning to take these oats on the road with you.

    My basic Easy Overnight Oats in a jar recipe is simply a combination of old-fashioned oats, milk (I usually use full fat or 2%), and a little sweetener (I prefer maple syrup). I don't like my oats too sweet, so feel free to add more sweetener depending on your preference. I also add a dash of cinnamon, as well as a tiny pinch of salt to enhance the flavors .

    This mixture get refrigerated overnight, and in that time, the oats soften up and become deliciously creamy ... yum!

    I like to add my toppings in the morning to keep them super fresh, but if you know you'll be in a rush, add them at night along with the other ingredients.

    Easy Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    My go to Overnight Oats topping is blueberries, which are full of antioxidants and other good-for-you stuff. I also find that blueberries stay fresh a lot longer than other berries, which is a major plus.

    This simple recipe is just the start though, because you can get totally creative with these Easy Overnight Oats in a jar!

    I'm also sharing a recipe for Almond Joy Overnight Oats, inspired by my favorite candy bar, and a Chocolate Covered Raspberry recipe that's made with chocolate milk.

    I can't wait to hear which version is your favorite!

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home
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    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar … 3 Ways!

    These easy Overnight Oats in a jar are the perfect morning breakfast! Add your favorite toppings or try one of my fun variations.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 serving (per recipe)
    Calories: 276kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    Basic Overnight Oats:

    • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup milk (I usually use 2% or whole milk)
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or other sweetener
    • dash cinnamon
    • pinch salt
    • ½ cup blueberries, or topping of your choice

    Almond Joy Overnight Oats:

    • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or other sweetener
    • pinch salt
    • 7 almonds, chopped
    • 1 square dark chocolate, chopped

    Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats:

    • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup chocolate milk
    • dash vanilla
    • pinch salt
    • ½ cup fresh raspberries

    Instructions

    For Basic Overnight Oats:

    • Combine oats and milk in a jar.
      Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home
    • Add maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
    • Stir well, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
      Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home
    • Top with blueberries or other toppings of your choice before serving.
      Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    For Almond Joy Overnight Oats:

    • Combine oats and milk in a jar.
    • Add coconut, maple syrup, and salt.
      Easy Almond Joy Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home
    • Stir well, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • Top with almonds and chocolate before serving.
      Easy Almond Joy Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    For Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats:

    • Combine oats and chocolate milk in a jar.
    • Add vanilla and salt.
      Easy Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home
    • Stir well, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • Top with fresh raspberries before serving.
      Easy Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats in a Jar! Learn how to make this delicious, nutricious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    Notes

    Calories were calculated from the basic recipe topped with blueberries and are approximate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcal
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    Other Topping Ideas for Overnight Oats in a Jar

    Now that you know how to make these Easy Overnight Oats in a jar, it's time to get creative with your toppings! Here are a few thought starters:

    • Boost the nutrition by adding chia seeds, hemp hearts, or flax seeds.
    • Add your favorite berries and fruits. Strawberries, apples, bananas, peaches, blackberries, pineapple, mango, and more all work great. To save a little money, pick up a bag of frozen fruit. And give dried fruit a try, too!
    • Experiment with different spices and seasonings, like ginger, cardamom, allspice, pumpkin pie spice, or even a little citrus zest.
    • Stir in almond, peanut, or other nut butters.
    • Top with your favorite nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans.
    • Try adding a sweet/savory element with roasted sweet potato, butternut squash, or pumpkin.

    By the way, I usually eat my oats cold, but you can heat them up in the microwave if you prefer.

    Easy Overnight Oats in a Jar ... 3 Ways! Learn how to make this delicious, nutritious, and timesaving breakfast recipe to free up your mornings! | Hello Little Home

    Did you enjoy this recipe?

    If you like this easy overnight oatmeal recipe, make sure to check out my other oats recipes, too:

    • How to Make Overnight Oats ... your guide to everything you need to know, from a basic recipe to the best toppings!
    • Strawberry Overnight Oats
    • Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats
    • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

    What is your favorite easy breakfast?

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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Shasta L Walton
    4 years ago

    These recipes look delicious. I have never tried overnight oats, but now I really want to! Especially the almond joy recipe because those are my favorite! [client]

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