Modern · Breakfast · All year
Overnight Oats
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5m
Prep
0m
Cook
Beginner
Level
380
Energy
Oats, milk, and chia set overnight into a spoonable breakfast that's ready when you are. The formula takes any topping you own.
What you need
Ingredients
Servings
1
Before you start
Mise en place
Equipment
Nonstick skillet
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Prep checklist
Banana — sliced
2 steps
Method
1
Stir oats, milk, yogurt, chia, and maple syrup in a jar. Lid on, fridge, overnight — or at least 4 hours.
Why this works
The 2:1 ratio of liquid to oats by volume is the memory-worthy part. Everything else is decoration.
2
In the morning, loosen with a splash of milk if needed and top with banana and a swirl of peanut butter.
From the pass
Chef's notes
Taste before serving and adjust salt and acid — the last 30 seconds of seasoning matter more than any single ingredient.
Afterwards
Keep, reheat & pair
Storage
Keeps 3 days in the jar — make Monday, eat through Wednesday.
Freezing
Most breakfast bakes freeze well for 2 months; assembled plates don't.
Reheating
A low oven (150°C, 8–10 minutes) revives baked things; a nonstick pan over medium-low beats the microwave for anything with a crisp edge.
Make ahead
Prep components the night before — batters rest happily overnight in the fridge, and toppings can be portioned into jars.
Wine pairing
Coffee or fresh juice — it's breakfast.
Beer pairing
It's breakfast — coffee. But a mimosa never hurt a weekend.
On the plate
Serve it with
Sides
Fresh fruit
Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage
Greek yogurt with honey
Garnish
A dusting of powdered sugar
Fresh berries
Chopped chives (for savory plates)
Taste map
Flavour profile
Sweet
3
Salty
2
Sour
1
Bitter
0
Umami
1
Heat
0
Per serving
Nutrition
380
kcal
14g
protein
56g
carbs
12g
fat
3g
fiber
520mg
sodium
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