# Overnight oats recipe — 5 minutes tonight, breakfast ready tomorrow

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*Serves 1 · 5 min + chilling*

**In short:** Overnight oats are made by stirring oats with plant milk and chia seeds in a jar and chilling it for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. One serving needs about 40 g of rolled oats, 180 ml of milk and a tablespoon of chia seeds. No cooking is required; in the morning, add fruit and nuts and eat it cold.

## Ingredients

- Rolled oats — ½ cup
- Plant milk — ¾ cup
- Chia seeds — 1 tbsp
- Maple syrup — 1 tsp
- Vanilla extract — a few drops
- Cinnamon — a pinch
- Banana — ½
- Blueberries — a handful
- Peanut butter — 1 tbsp
- Walnuts — 3–4

## Method

1. Add the oats, chia seeds and cinnamon to a jar; pour in the plant milk, maple syrup and vanilla and stir well.
2. Close the lid and chill for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
3. In the morning, check the texture; if it is too thick, stir in a few spoonfuls of plant milk.
4. Slice the banana and top with blueberries, roughly chopped walnuts and a spoonful of peanut butter.
5. Eat it cold, or warm it in the microwave for 1 minute.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long do overnight oats last in the fridge?

Usually 3–4 days in a sealed jar. Add fruit and nuts just before eating so the texture and freshness hold up longer.

### What can you use instead of plant milk in overnight oats?

Almond, soy or oat milk work, as do cow's milk or milk mixed with a little plain yogurt. Yogurt makes the texture creamier; if it gets too thick, loosen it with milk or water.

### Which oats are best for overnight oats?

Rolled (old-fashioned) oats give the best texture. Quick or instant oats turn softer and mushier, while steel-cut oats stay quite chewy after a single night.

### Can I change the list?

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### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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