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maple overnight oats with chia seeds and yogurt on wooden board.

The Best Overnight Oats with Maple Syrup Recipe

Marissa
These maple overnight oats are the ultimate easy breakfast for busy days. They're not only delicious, but this maple overnight oats recipe is incredibly simple to prepare—just 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes the night before, and you’re good to go. Just mix, refrigerate, and wake up to creamy, naturally sweetened oats. And so easy to custumise with fruit or nuts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Fridge time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American, European, International
Servings 1 Person
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Glass jar Jam jar or mason jar or glass bowl
  • 1 measuring cup

Ingredients
  

The Base recipe:

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats rolled oats provide the best texture; avoid instant oats or quick oats if you want less mushy oats
  • 1/2-2/3 cup milk of choice almond milk, oat milk, dairy milk, or any other milk
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Optional add-ins:

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds add 1-2 tablespoons extra milk or water
  • 2-3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, coconut yogurt or other plant based yogurt for creaminess and tang
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract or dash of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Nut butter for richness and protein
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh or frozen fruit like berries, bananas or diced apples
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts,...
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple or honey glazed nuts
  • 1 Tablespoon Chocolate chips or grated dark chocolate

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or directly into jam jars/mason jars/airtight containers, combine the 1/2 cup plus 1-2 tablespoons milk with 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  • Add the old-fashioned oats and chia seeds (if using). See note.
  • Stir or shake until well combined so the oats and chia seeds soak evenly in the liquid.
  • Optional: top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, maple nuts, nut butter, and a few extra chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
  • Top with a drizzle of maple syrup (the second tablespoon).
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, preferably 8. This allows the oats to absorb the milk and develop a creamy texture.
  • The next day, if you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more milk. Otherwise, enjoy cold overnight oats straight from the jar or transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 30-60 seconds for a delicious hot breakfast.

Notes

1. Chia seeds absorb liquid and help thicken the oat mixture, making is slightly more creamy. But they are not necessary, so you can go ahead and make this overnight oats with maple syrup recipe without them without any problem and your overnight oats will still be nice and creamy.
2. You can try using steel-cut oats, but then make sure you let them sit for at least 12 hours overnight in the fridge. 
3. You can top the overnight oats mixture with nut butter, chopped nuts, maple nuts or Greek yogurt to boost protein content and creaminess—perfect for kids or the whole family.
4. You can also add some protein powder if you like.
5. To prep for several days, make multiple jars for meal prep. These overnight oats with maple syrup stay fresh for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and only use the base recipe ingredients - please do your own calculations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1PersonCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 215mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Quick and easy
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