Creamy Gluten Free Overnight Oats - Make Ahead Breakfast Recipe
Busy weekday mornings leave very little time for cooking, but that shouldn’t mean compromising on a nutritious, celiac disease safe breakfast. Enter Gluten Free Overnight Oats: the grab-and-go morning solution. With just 5 minutes of prep time before bed, you can wake up to a thick, creamy, and deeply satisfying breakfast waiting for you in the fridge. Whether you like yours sweetened with pure Canadian maple syrup, layered with fresh berries, or boosted with nut butter for extra protein, this foundational recipe serves as your customizable canvas. Best of all, it requires zero cooking!
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Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup certified gluten free rolled oats - 45g
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based) - 120ml
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt - 60g
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- Fresh berries, sliced fruit, nut butter, granola. - optional toppings
Instructions
1.Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- Use a wide-mouth Mason jar or airtight glass container.
- Add 1/2 cup of certified gluten free rolled oats, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of fine sea salt directly into your container.1/2 cup certified gluten free rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, Pinch sea salt
- Whisk lightly with a fork to distribute the seeds evenly.
2.Add the Liquids & Sweetener:
- Ensure the chia seeds don't stick to the bottom.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of your favourite milk, 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, 1 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup, 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Stir thoroughly with a spoon, scraping the bottom edges of the jar to make sure no dry oats or chia seeds remain stuck in the corners.
3.Chill & Hydrate:
- Minimum 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Seal the jar tightly with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight (8 to 12 hours) for maximum creaminess.
4.Garnish & Serve:
- Customize your toppings right before eating. In the morning, give the oats a quick stir. If the mixture feels too thick, splash in an extra tablespoon of milk.1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Top with your favourite mix-ins, such as sliced bananas, fresh blueberries, toasted almonds, or a drizzle of almond butter, and enjoy cold!Fresh berries, sliced fruit, nut butter, granola.