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I have a confession to make. Contrary to what must now be popular belief, see my previous oatmeal post, I don’t like oats that much. At least I didn’t when I was a child. Oatmeal came from a packet, was always microwaved, and it tended to be brown sugar-flavored. Blech. It was weirdly sweet, and always gooey and gloppy in the worst way. Enter: overnight oats.

What could be easier than mixing some stuff together in a container and sticking in the fridge overnight? The answer is nothing. Nothing is easier. It’s especially nice when you know you’ll be hyper-busy in the morning because you can throw it in your bag and go. It’s so easy it’s not really a recipe. More of a…suggestion? I am very partial to Talenti containers or old salsa jars (don’t at me), but anything will work. Tupperware? Mason jars? Whatever you use, I recommend a wide mouth because the wider the mouth the more toppings you can fit.

These overnight oats are orange-flavored because I am on an orange kick right now. I’m sure when it finally gets warmer it will be peach or (in my dreams) watermelon. I also have some orange coffee sugar, which, TBH isn’t awesome in coffee. It is awesome in these oats.

Orange overnight oats with chia seeds in a Talenti jr, topped with mandarin orange segments.
See? Absolutely not kidding about the Talenti jar.
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Orange Overnight Oats

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
  • Enough milk to cover. This will depend on your container. I used almond milk, but any kind will do.
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp honey or flavored sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp orange extract Or less even. You just need the smallest amount.
  • 1 serving probiotic powder optional
  • 1 tsp pink salt or regular salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a jar and stir, ensuring everything is incorporated and soaking.
  • Refridgerate overnight. Top with orange slices.