Cereal Milk Overnight Oats
These Overnight Oats are made with cereal milk and packed with protein from Greek yogurt. Add a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds to keep you full even longer!
Ingredients
Cereal Milk
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cereal
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup cereal milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons protein powder optional
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
For the Cereal Milk
- 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.
For the Overnight Oats
- COMBINE oats, cereal milk, and Greek yogurt. ADD 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!
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Notes
- Greek yogurt is packed with protein- use any flavor that you find delicious!
- A scoop of protein powder or chia seeds will help keep you full longer.
- 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.