Classic Overnight Oats
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The Tale of Classic Overnight Oats
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Overnight oats trace to Swiss bircher muesli, created around 1900 by physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner, who soaked oats with fruit and nuts overnight for patients at his Zurich clinic. The no-cook, make-ahead format was rediscovered and popularized by health and meal-prep bloggers in the early 2010s.
Ingredients
Scale:· 1 serving
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit and nuts, for topping
Instructions
- 1Combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla in a jar or container and stir well.
- 2Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, so the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid and soften.
- 3In the morning, give the oats a good stir, loosening with a splash more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- 4Top with fresh fruit and nuts just before eating, either cold or warmed briefly if you prefer.
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