Oats absorb liquid at exactly 1:1 ratio overnight, but most recipes use 2:1 creating soup instead of pudding.
Thick Overnight Oats
Start your day right with our creamy thick overnight oats, a hassle-free breakfast that's as tasty as it is nutritious! Just combine rolled oats, your favorite milk, and a dollop of yogurt for a protein-packed delight that’s ready when you are. Perfectly customizable, these oats will transform your busy mornings into a delicious adventure!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100ml milk (I used almond milk) (3.38 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 5g cocoa powder (0.18 oz)protein powder, hot chocolate powder
- 10g honey (0.35 oz)agave or syrup
- 45g quick cook oats (1.59 oz)
📦Other(2)
- 10g chia seeds (0.35 oz)ground flax seeds, more oats
- 50g yoghurt (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Assemble all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
- 2
Place in the fridge for two hours or overnight.
- 3
Top with extra yoghurt, berries, and dark chocolate before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid (milk/yogurt combined) for thick overnight oats, as oats absorb exactly their weight in liquid over 8-12 hours through starch gelatinization.technique1:1 ratio
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to absorb excess moisture and create a pudding-like texture through mucilage formation.ingredient1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Let oats hydrate for minimum 4 hours but optimal thickness occurs at 8-12 hours when beta-glucan fibers fully expand and create maximum viscosity.timing8-12 hours
- ✓Use Greek yogurt with 10%+ fat content as part of your liquid base because the protein and fat create a creamier mouthfeel and prevent separation.ingredient10%+ fat content
- ✓Stir the mixture after 30 minutes of initial refrigeration to prevent oat clumping and ensure even hydration throughout the mixture.technique30 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Oats absorb liquid at exactly 1:1 ratio overnight, but most recipes use 2:1 creating soup instead of pudding.
Thick Overnight Oats
Start your day right with our creamy thick overnight oats, a hassle-free breakfast that's as tasty as it is nutritious! Just combine rolled oats, your favorite milk, and a dollop of yogurt for a protein-packed delight that’s ready when you are. Perfectly customizable, these oats will transform your busy mornings into a delicious adventure!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100ml milk (I used almond milk) (3.38 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 5g cocoa powder (0.18 oz)protein powder, hot chocolate powder
- 10g honey (0.35 oz)agave or syrup
- 45g quick cook oats (1.59 oz)
📦Other(2)
- 10g chia seeds (0.35 oz)ground flax seeds, more oats
- 50g yoghurt (1.76 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Assemble all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
- 2
Place in the fridge for two hours or overnight.
- 3
Top with extra yoghurt, berries, and dark chocolate before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid (milk/yogurt combined) for thick overnight oats, as oats absorb exactly their weight in liquid over 8-12 hours through starch gelatinization.technique1:1 ratio
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to absorb excess moisture and create a pudding-like texture through mucilage formation.ingredient1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Let oats hydrate for minimum 4 hours but optimal thickness occurs at 8-12 hours when beta-glucan fibers fully expand and create maximum viscosity.timing8-12 hours
- ✓Use Greek yogurt with 10%+ fat content as part of your liquid base because the protein and fat create a creamier mouthfeel and prevent separation.ingredient10%+ fat content
- ✓Stir the mixture after 30 minutes of initial refrigeration to prevent oat clumping and ensure even hydration throughout the mixture.technique30 minutes