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Cereal Milk Overnight Oats

Cereal Milk Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a quick and easy way to meal-prep breakfasts for your family’s busy weekday mornings. Soaking the oats in milk and yogurt gives you a quick, no-bake breakfast that can be refrigerated up to five days in advance. There are endless variations on overnight oats, but today we have a unique “cereal milk” recipe that both kids and adults will love!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Overnight time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 3 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cereal
Overnight Oats
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup cereal milk
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons whey protein powder optional
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Pour the cereal into a jar or bowl with a lid and cover it with milk. Adjust the recipe as needed. Use the ratio of 1 part cereal to 2 parts milk.
  2. Steep cereal milk in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  3. Strain the milk through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the cereal. Store the milk in the refrigerator until needed.
Overnight Oats
  1. Combine oats, cereal milk, and Greek yogurt. Add whey protein powder, chia seeds, and vanilla extract if desired.
  2. Divide into jars or containers with lids. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
  3. Top with fresh fruit, nut butter, cinnamon, or dry cereal pieces, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Greek yogurt is packed with protein- use any flavor that you find delicious! A scoop of protein powder or chia seeds will add additional protein.
  • You can use vanilla extract, honey, maple syrup, or the sweetener of your choice. However, sweeteners may not be necessary, depending on the cereal that you choose.
  • Adjust this recipe to use chocolate milk, strawberry milk, or any dairy that you choose!
  • Overnight oats are meant to save you time in the morning. Make a bunch for your family and enjoy cold, or warm them up in the microwave for up to 1 minute. Be sure to use a glass jar or microwave-safe container and heat uncovered.