Description
This Nutella Overnight Oats recipe is a creamy and indulgent breakfast option that combines old-fashioned oats with rich hazelnut spread, chia seeds, and milk. It’s easy to prepare the night before, requiring no cooking, and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fruit, granola, or nuts for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- ½ cup (4 ounces) old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp Nutella or other hazelnut spread, plus more for topping
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp chia seeds
- ½ cup (4 ounces) milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Toppings
- Fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana)
- Granola
- Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a lidded jar or container, add the old-fashioned oats, Nutella, vanilla extract, chia seeds, milk, and honey if using. This creates the flavorful overnight oats base.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients well until they are fully combined. Ensuring even distribution will help the flavors meld and the chia seeds to soften properly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or container and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 5 hours. This chilling time allows the oats and chia seeds to soak up the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: The next morning, give the oats a good stir. Add your preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, granola, or nuts. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with a swirl of Nutella. Enjoy your overnight oats cold.
Notes
- You can substitute Nutella with any other hazelnut or chocolate spread according to preference.
- Feel free to use any type of dairy or plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adding honey is optional; you can adjust the sweetness to your liking or omit it for a lower sugar option.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for convenience.
- Chia seeds help thicken and add nutritional value, but they can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
