Easy Overnight Oats
Breakfast was the meal we skipped most, usually because the morning was already on fire by the time we thought about it. Making it the night before moved the decision to a calmer moment.
- Hands-on
- 2 min
- Total
- 2 min
- Serves
- 1
- Dishes
- 1 jar, 1 spoon
Why this works for an ADHD brain
- The work happens at night, when there is no clock running.
- Breakfast is waiting at eye level in the fridge, which helps when out of sight means out of mind.
- You can make four jars at once and stop deciding for most of the week.
Ingredients
- ½ cupold-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cupmilk of any kind
- ¼ cupGreek yogurt
- 1 tbspchia seeds(optional, makes it thicker)
- 1–2 tspmaple syrup or honey
- ½ cupberries or sliced banana
Steps
- 1
Put the oats, milk, yogurt, chia and maple syrup in a jar and stir well.
- 2
Top with fruit, close the lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 3
In the morning, stir and eat cold, or microwave 1–2 minutes if you prefer it warm.
Where this usually stalls
Remembering to make it the night before.
Make four jars on Sunday. They keep up to 4 days, so you only remember once.
Even lazier version
Oats and milk only, stirred in a jar. Add a banana in the morning.
Easy swaps
- Stir in a spoon of peanut butter for staying power.
- Use frozen berries; they thaw overnight.
- Add a scoop of protein powder with a splash more milk.
Leftovers
Keeps up to 4 days in the fridge in sealed jars.
Frequently asked questions
How long do overnight oats last?
Up to about 4 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. Add delicate fruit like banana on the day you eat them.
Can I use quick oats for overnight oats?
Yes, but they turn softer and mushier. Old-fashioned rolled oats keep a better texture.