Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or alcohol-free vanilla flavoring labeled for 1:1 substitution
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup fresh berries, rinsed and drained, for serving

Method

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   Step 1. Allow 10 minutes preparation plus at least 8 hours refrigeration; start the night before. Use a bowl and two lidded containers of at least 16 fluid ounces each. This makes two breakfast portions. Keep the oats at 40°F or below throughout the soak.

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   Step 2. Stir the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together until evenly mixed. Divide between the containers, leaving room for berries later.

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   Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for 8–12 hours, until the oats soften and the mixture thickens. These oats soak in the refrigerator, never on the counter.

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   Step 4. Stir each portion thoroughly before eating and top each with 1/2 cup berries. Eat cold. Refrigerate any unserved portions and use within 3 days of mixing; add berries just before serving.