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!
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Steep cereal milk in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Strain the milk through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the cereal. Store the milk in the refrigerator until needed.
Overnight Oats
- Combine oats, cereal milk, and Greek yogurt. Add whey protein powder, chia seeds, and vanilla extract if desired.
- Divide into jars or containers with lids. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
- 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.
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