Vanilla Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt, plain full-fat
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour 0.5 cup of rolled oats into a mason jar or airtight container. The oats should fill the jar roughly one-third of the way.

2. 2

   Pour in 0.5 cup of whole milk and 0.25 cup of Greek yogurt — the yogurt adds creaminess and protein so the oats thicken properly overnight instead of turning soupy.

3. 3

   Add 0.5 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness, and a pinch of kosher salt (0.125 teaspoon) to balance the flavors.

4. 4

   Stir everything together until well combined — you're looking for a wet, uniform mixture with no dry oat pockets. Scrape down the sides with a spoon.

5. 5

   Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours. The oats will absorb the liquid and soften as they sit.

6. 6

   In the morning, open the jar and give the oats a good stir. If they feel too thick, add a splash of milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until you reach your preferred consistency — some people like it spoonable, others prefer it pourable.

7. 7

   Eat straight from the jar, or transfer to a bowl. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, granola, or a drizzle of honey if you like. The oats are ready to eat immediately — no cooking required.

Tools you’ll need

• mason jar or airtight container (16 oz minimum)
• spoon

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