Source: Vladislav Noseek, AdobeStockThe ideal breakfast is one you don't have to cook. And that's where overnight oats in a jar come to the rescue. Just combine the ingredients in a container the night before, pop it in the fridge, and a hearty and healthy meal is ready! We're sharing 15 of the best recipes!
1. Kefir Overnight Oats
Source: dzen.ruA dietary recipe for those who follow a healthy eating plan.
You'll need: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup kefir, 1 apple, 1 handful pumpkin seeds, 1 handful almonds, 1 tbsp honey.
Instructions: Pour oats, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds into jars. Pour in kefir, shake, and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, add honey and sliced apple.
2. Banana Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: pinterest.comOne of the most popular sweet oatmeal recipes.
You'll need: 150 g rolled oats, 2 bananas, 200 ml milk, 100 ml water, 2 tbsp cocoa.
Instructions: Mix rolled oats, cocoa, milk, and water. Slice peeled bananas. Layer the oats and bananas, close the jars, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Cherry and Chocolate Overnight Oats
Source: fb.ruTry making it with different types of chocolate!
You'll need: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup pitted cherries, 20 g chocolate, sugar or sweetener, vanilla extract.
Instructions: Mix oats, sugar, vanilla, yogurt, and milk directly in the jars. Add grated chocolate and cherry pieces, stir, and close with lids. Refrigerate the overnight oats overnight.
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4. Ryazhenka Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: liveinternet.ruRyazhenka gives the oats an extraordinary aftertaste, very different from milk.
You'll need: 3 tbsp rolled oats, 250 ml ryazhenka, 1 handful dried fruits, 1 tsp flax seeds, 1 tbsp chopped nuts.
Instructions: Chop nuts and dried fruits, and pour all ingredients into a jar. Add sugar if needed. Pour ryazhenka over everything, shake, and refrigerate overnight.
5. Mocha Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: pinterest.comAn interesting variation of oats for coffee and cocoa lovers.
You'll need: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, 2/3 cup milk, 2 tsp cocoa, 1 tsp instant coffee, 2 tsp syrup or honey.
Instructions: Dissolve coffee in 1-2 tablespoons of hot water. Distribute all ingredients into jars, close, shake, and refrigerate overnight.
6. Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: youtube.comMore protein means this breakfast will be much more filling!
You'll need: 6 tbsp rolled oats, 200 g cottage cheese, 300 ml kefir, 2 apples or pears, 2 tsp flax seeds, spices.
Instructions: Lightly toast rolled oats with spices in a dry pan. Dice fruits. Layer oats, cottage cheese, fruits, and flax seeds in a jar. Pour kefir over everything, stir gently, and refrigerate overnight.
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7. Coconut Milk Overnight Oats
Source: mirtesen.ruAn excellent vegan recipe for those who avoid dairy products.
You'll need: 1 cup rolled oats, 500-600 ml coconut milk, 4 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, sweetener to taste.
Instructions: Distribute all ingredients into jars and shake very well. Refrigerate the closed jars of oats overnight.
8. Apricot and Prune Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: pinterest.comYou can add a little jam for sweetness when serving.
You'll need: 100 g rolled oats, 250 ml kefir, 30 g dried apricots, 30 g prunes.
Instructions: Soak dried fruits in hot water for 10 minutes, pat dry, and chop. Layer oats and dried apricots in a jar, pour a third of the kefir over them. Then add oats and prunes, and pour the remaining kefir. Close and refrigerate the jar.
9. Protein Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: dzen.ruA versatile recipe for tracking protein and calories.
You'll need: 100 g rolled oats, 50 g protein powder, 200 ml milk, 150 ml yogurt, 100 g berries to taste.
Instructions: Whisk milk with protein powder until smooth. Place oats in jars and add the remaining ingredients. Close, shake, and refrigerate overnight.
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10. Carrot and Herb Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: youtube.comEspecially appealing to those who prefer savory breakfasts.
You'll need: 100 g rolled oats, 300 ml kefir or yogurt, 50 g carrots, 5-6 sprigs of dill, spices.
Instructions: Chop herbs and grate carrots on a coarse grater. Place all ingredients in jars, season, pour in kefir, and mix. Close the jars and refrigerate overnight.
11. Condensed Milk Overnight Oats
Source: pinterest.comTraditionally, we suggest adding any fruits or berries to taste.
You'll need: 2 tbsp rolled oats, 200 g full-fat cottage cheese, 4 tbsp condensed milk, 50 g peanuts.
Instructions: Pour a little oats into jars, then add cottage cheese. Drizzle with condensed milk, repeat the layers, and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts on top. Close the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight.
12. Cocoa and Banana Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: livejournal.comA delicious and very simple recipe, striking in its ease.
You'll need: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1-2 bananas, 2 tbsp cocoa, 2 tsp honey.
Instructions: Pour rolled oats and cocoa into jars, add honey, and pour in milk and yogurt. Shake the jars. Open and add bananas cut into small pieces. Stir, close again, and refrigerate the overnight oats overnight.
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13. Pineapple and Coconut Flake Overnight Oats
Source: postila.ruFor sweetness, use honey, sweetener, syrup, or sugar.
You'll need: 100 g rolled oats, 400 ml milk, 200 g canned pineapple, 2 tsp coconut flakes, 2 tsp seeds or nuts to taste.
Instructions: Dice pineapple. Place all ingredients in jars and pour in milk. Gently stir the overnight oats, close the jars with lids, and refrigerate.
14. Pumpkin Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: pinterest.comFor variety – we suggest making oats with almond milk!
You'll need: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 100 ml almond milk, 50 ml Greek yogurt, 50 g pumpkin, honey, ground cinnamon.
Instructions: Grate pumpkin or use pumpkin puree. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and distribute them into jars. You can use more or less milk, depending on consistency. Close and refrigerate the oats overnight.
15. Yogurt and Berry Overnight Oats in a Jar
Source: mirtesen.ruIt tastes great with strawberries, but any berry of your choice will work.
You'll need: 50 g rolled oats, 200 ml yogurt, 50 g berries, 30 g walnuts.
Instructions: Mix rolled oats and chopped walnuts. Chop large berries if necessary. Place oats in a jar, add berries on top, and pour yogurt over everything. Close and gently shake the jar, then refrigerate overnight.