Busy mornings call for breakfasts that make themselves. Overnight oats are exactly that: a few minutes of prep the night before, and you wake up to a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast. This version gets its sweetness and vanilla-chocolate flavor from a single packet of honey.
Why overnight oats work
Soaking rolled oats in liquid overnight softens them without cooking. The result has a creamy, pudding-like texture. Oats provide complex carbohydrates and fiber, including a soluble fiber called beta-glucan. Add Greek yogurt for protein and chia seeds for extra fiber, and you've got a balanced, filling breakfast.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 packet HYVE Focus & Memory Functional Honey
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana
- 1 tablespoon nut butter or chopped nuts
- A sprinkle of cacao nibs
Instructions
- Mix the honey first. In a jar or container, stir the HYVE packet into the Greek yogurt until smooth. Honey blends more easily into yogurt than into cold milk.
- Add the rest. Add the oats, milk, chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well, making sure no dry oats remain at the bottom.
- Cover and chill. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Stir and top. In the morning, give it a stir. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk. Add your toppings and enjoy cold, or warm it gently if you prefer.
Tips for the best texture
- Use rolled oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture. Steel-cut oats stay too firm without cooking, and instant oats can turn mushy.
- Adjust thickness. For thinner oats, add more milk. For thicker oats, add more yogurt or chia.
- Make a batch. Prep three to four jars at once. They keep in the fridge for up to about four days.
- Add toppings fresh. Add crunchy toppings in the morning so they stay crisp.
Flavor variations
- Chocolate berry: Stir 1 teaspoon of cacao powder into the base and top with raspberries.
- Peanut butter banana: Swirl in peanut butter and top with sliced banana.
- Apple pie: Add diced apple, extra cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Tropical: Top with mango and toasted coconut.
Make it portable
Overnight oats are perfect for commuting. Prep them in a mason jar with a tight lid, and grab it on your way out the door with a spoon.
Nutrition notes
The exact nutrition depends on your milk, yogurt, and toppings. A version made with low-fat milk, Greek yogurt, chia, berries, and one HYVE packet provides a good mix of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. Each HYVE packet adds 45 calories.
Can you warm overnight oats?
Absolutely. If you prefer a warm breakfast, microwave your oats in short bursts, stirring in between, or warm them gently on the stove with an extra splash of milk. For the best honey flavor, you can also stir in the HYVE packet after warming instead of the night before.
Why we love this recipe
It turns a basic breakfast into a morning ritual you'll look forward to, and it takes less time to make than waiting in a coffee shop line.
The secret ingredient
The star of this recipe is HYVE Focus & Memory Functional Honey. Each 14g packet blends 100% raw, USDA Organic honey with 222mg of organic lion's mane extract (20:1, 100% fruiting body), 80mg of L-theanine, organic raw cacao, organic bee pollen, and organic vanilla. It gives your oats a natural vanilla-chocolate sweetness, with zero caffeine.
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