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Nutella overnight oats topped with sliced strawberries on a wooden board.

Overnight Oats with Nutella

Marissa
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine International
Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Glass jar Mason jars, jam jars, glass bowl with cling wrap
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

Basic Nutella recipe ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk of choice dairy or plant-based
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Nutella divided
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional, but if you use chia seeds, add 2 extra tablespoons of milk

Add-ins for Nutella protein overnight oats

  • Maple syrup or honey if you want extra sweetness
  • Chia seeds for that pudding-like texture in your nutella overnight oats with chia seeds
  • Vanilla or chocolate protein powder for nutella protein overnight oats
  • Almond butter or hazelnut butter you get the added protein and it intensifies the nutty flavor. It's a win-win!
  • Vanilla extract adding some pure vanilla extract to your overnight oats makes these nutella overnight oats taste even more like a dessert.
  • Greek yogurt or plain yogurt adds protein and ups the creaminess - another win-win!
  • Chopped hazelnuts almonds or other nuts. Maple nuts add a nice crunch.
  • Flax seeds or hemp seeds for extra protein
  • Cocoa or cacao powder Add a little bit to the nutella oatmeal to intensify the chocolaty flavor. If you use unsweetened powder you may want to add a bit of maple syrup.
  • Chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips or cacao nibs
  • Sliced bananas for banana and nutella overnight oats
  • Fresh or frozen strawberries for strawberry nutella overnight oats or any other fresh berries or fresh fruits

Instructions
 

Basic Nutella overnight oats recipe

  • In a jar or container, combine the milk with one tablespoon of the Nutella
  • Stir the milk and Nutella together (or just shake the jar - so much easier to make Nutella oatmeal this way!).
  • Add the oats and chia seeds if using and stir or shake again.
  • Top with a spoonful of Nutella, or do what I do - I add about 1 teaspoon of milk to 1 teaspoon of Nutella and pop it in the microwave for about 15 seconds, just enough to warm it up. Then I stir it up and it become this really nice Nutell-y fudge sauce. I layer that on top of my Nutell overnight oats, staight in the jar. When I take it out of the fridge the next morning, I have this nice Nutella fudgy layer 😋
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to let your nutella overnight oats work their magic.
  • The next morning, check the consistency of your oatmeal nutella creation and add a splash of milk if you want it thinner, or a few more oats if you want it thicker.
  • Enjoy as is or top with fresh or frozen fruit, nuts, yogurt, chocolate chips,...

Protein Nutella overnight oats recipe

  • When you add the oats and milk in the basic Nutella overnight oats recipe above, also add in any or all of the following: nut butter, yogurt, cocoa powder, and maple syrup if using.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Top with hazelnuts, almonds, seeds or roasted maple nuts.
  • Top with fresh or frozen fruit, such as strawberries, bananas, raspberries, pears, apples.

Notes

You will need to add more milk to your oats if you are using chia seeds. This is because the chia seeds will also absorb some of the liquid. I have experimented with the volume of liquids vs oats, and I find that for me, if I use 1/2 cup oats only, then I add 1/2 cup plus one tablespoon milk. If I use 1/2 cup oats and add 1 tablesppon chia seeds, then I use 1/2 cup milk plus 2-3 tablespoons milk.
Jar Size: This nutella oatmeal recipe is perfect for a standard jam jar. I love using Bonne Maman glass jars because of their wider opening. You can use any kind of container you have handy, but jam jars or mason jars are great because you can screw on the lid and just shake them up. So easy to make and store!
Serving size: This recipe is perfect for a jam jar serving size. I use the Bonne Maman glass jars, as I like their wider opening. Bonne Maman jam jars are 13 oz. size jars, so if you have a larger jar or cup, you can use larger quantities.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 10gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Meal Prep, Overnight Oats, Quick and easy
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