Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 1
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Main ingredients
Liquids
Equipment
Lidded jar or bowl; spoon; refrigerator.
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Steps
Mix · About 1 min
- Put 50 g rolled oats, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 100 ml milk and 2 tbsp plain yogurt in the jar.
- Stir until all the oats are wet.
- Cover the jar.
Chill · About 1 min
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Check: The oats should soften and thicken the mixture.
Finish · About 1 min
- Stir the chilled oats.
- Add 50 g fresh berries.
- Spoon 1 tsp honey and 1 ½ tsp almond butter over the oats.
- Serve cold.
Tips
- The pictured tropical-fruit topping differs from the berries in this draft. Overnight chilling is included in the total.
Substitutions
- Use unsweetened oat milk and coconut yogurt for a vegan adaptation.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Mix one evening ahead and keep refrigerated.
FAQ
Can I use steel-cut oats?
They stay much firmer; this draft uses rolled oats.
Can I warm it?
Yes. Warm gently and add a little milk if it thickens.
How should I store overnight oats?
Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
Recipe source and adaptation
Measured home adaptation: Sophie Godwin – Cookery writer: Overnight oats.
Specifies milk, honey and almond butter quantities; chilled overnight rather than room-temperature soaking.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
