I stumbled upon this overnight oats recipe by accident. I had a little bit of cinnamon overnight oats left from a big batch I had made for the family. Not enough to keep me full, so I added greek yogurt and my daughters half a leftover pear. Boy was I pleasantly surprised, it’s now my favorite way to eat oats! This is such a hearty and healthy treat, it will keep you filled for awhile. I love it for a post workout breakfast or an afternoon snack to hold me over before dinner.
It’s so creamy with the yogurt addition, I use plain nonfat but whatever yogurt you prefer will work. Organic Sprouted Oats are my go to, they supply the most nutrients when it comes to oats. The pear is what naturally sweetens this recipe up. You’d think you’d need something more but it does the trick and keeps things healthier. I like to use a crisp pear to give it that extra crunch alongside the chopped walnuts. Finally, cinnamon is a staple in our house and goes so well with oats and most fruit!
The prep for these oats is so easy, you basically throw everything together in a mason jar and let it sit overnight! I like to add the yogurt and pear in the morning but it totally works if you do it overnight. This recipe will keep good for about 3 days in the refrigerator. I love to make a big batch then divide it up into servings for the week, this way breakfast is ready to go!
These Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats are so easy to make! Great for on the go breakfast, flavorful and packed with nutrients that keep you satisfied!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats ( I use sprouted rolled oats, you can also use instant or old fashioned )
- 1/2 cup original unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon + more for topping
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 50g fresh pear cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix the oats, milk, cinnamon and walnuts in a mason jar or airtight container. Let sit overnight.
- When ready to eat top with fresh pear, greek yogurt and more cinnamon to taste.
Note: You can add the pears and yogurt and let sit overnight, the pears just might be a little softer.
Nutrition: Yield: 1 servings Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243 Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 109mg, Total Carbohydrate: 34g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 13g
