Heart Healthy Overnight Oats
This super easy recipe is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Whole oats and plant-based milk create the foundation for any variety of mix-ins you can dream up. It's a great source of fiber, calcium, and whole grains - all good for you!
Ingredients
Oats
- ½ cup whole rolled oats do not use quick oats
- ½ cup plant-based milk we use unsweetened almond milk
Mix-in Ideas
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon or more, as desired
- ¼ cup chopped apple
- 1 tbsp. dried cherries
- ¼ cup fresh berries blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries are great
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter or other nut butter
- 1 tbsp. chopped nuts
- ¼ cup sliced banana
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix the oats and plant milk together in a small jar or container. Add desired mix-ins (see Notes). Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- Although this is a vegan recipe, any milk will work for the liquid.
- We wait to add certain mix-ins, like nuts, after the oats have been refrigerated overnight. This is to keep them from getting soggy. When you add them is entirely your choice!
Nutrition Facts
Heart Healthy Overnight Oats
Amount per Serving
Calories
164
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.4
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
164
mg
7
%
Potassium
140
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Calcium
171
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.