Delicious Brown Sugar Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings Recipe
This Delicious Brown Sugar Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for busy mornings, offering a creamy, sweet, and satisfying breakfast that requires minimal preparation. Made with rolled oats soaked in milk and Greek yogurt, flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then topped with fresh bananas, chopped pecans, and maple syrup, this dish is both nutritious and customizable.
- 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
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk of Choice (Dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Non-dairy yogurt as a vegan substitute)
- 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)
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (Instant oats can work but with a different texture)
Toppings
- To taste Sliced Bananas (Fresh or seasonal fruits can be used)
- To taste Chopped Pecans (Walnuts can substitute)
- To taste 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (Extra brown sugar can also be used)
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.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Prepare to Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir to mix any settled ingredients.
- Add Toppings: Top the oats with sliced bananas, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- Serve: Enjoy the oats cold straight from the refrigerator, or warm them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds if you prefer a hot breakfast.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will yield a softer, less textured result.
- Non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk and coconut yogurt work well to make this recipe vegan.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or substituting with maple syrup.
- Feel free to swap out toppings with seasonal fruits or other nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
- Warm briefly in the microwave to enjoy a cozy version when desired.
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