The Ultimate Vanilla Overnight Oats with Honeyed Fruit Bliss

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The Ultimate Vanilla Overnight Oats with Honeyed Fruit Bliss

There’s a kind of relief in knowing breakfast is already waiting for you. On the nights when I’m a little tired but still want to take care of my morning self, I stir together a jar of vanilla oats and tuck it into the fridge. By the time the sun shows up, the oats have softened and thickened into something creamy and familiar — a small kindness I sent ahead to myself.

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Servings: 1

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
1/2 cup milk (dairy or almond)
2-3 tsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2-3/4 cup mixed fruit (berries, peaches, or whatever you have)

Method

In a mason jar or lidded container, stir oats, milk, honey, vanilla, and salt until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
In the morning, taste and adjust sweetness. Top with sliced fruit tossed with a touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon. Add yogurt for tang or nuts for crunch if you like. Eat straight from the jar or spoon into a bowl.

Notes

Note: If you prefer your oats thinner, splash in more milk in the morning. If you like them thicker, stir in a scoop of yogurt or a spoon of chia seeds the night before. Add cinnamon if that’s your comfort spice, or a scrape of lemon zest if you want brightness. This is breakfast that meets you where you are — calm, simple, and ready when you are.