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Brown Sugar Overnight Oats in a jar topped with bananas and pecans
ChefMaster Emily

Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

If breakfast had a comfort-food crown, Brown Sugar Overnight Oats would wear it with pride. Creamy, sweet, and kissed with the molasses-y goodness of brown sugar, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep and endlessly customizable.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mason Jar or Airtight Container

Method
 

  1. In a mason jar or airtight container, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until combined.
  2. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. In the morning, stir and top with sliced bananas, chopped pecans, or cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Feel free to swap brown sugar with maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar. You can skip chia seeds or use flax seeds. Customize with banana, apples, or peanut butter for flavor variations.