5 Mistakes Most People Make with Overnight Oats
5 Mistakes Most People Make with Overnight Oats is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 281 calories per serving. Recipe by How To Cook Smarter on YouTube.
Prep: 6 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 11 min
Cost: $0.80 total, $0.80 per serving
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Rolled Oats (old‑fashioned rolled oats; extra‑thick if you like more bite)
- 0.5 cup Milk (any type – dairy, almond, soy, oat, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat or low‑fat)
- 0.5 tablespoon Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup for natural sweetness)
- 1 pinch Salt (regular table or sea salt)
Instructions
Measure Oats
Measure 1/2 cup old‑fashioned rolled oats and place them in a clean jar.
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Add Milk
Pour 1/2 cup milk (any variety) over the oats.
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Add Yogurt, Sweetener, and Salt
Stir in 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
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Stir and Seal
Give the mixture a quick stir to combine, then seal the jar with its lid.
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Refrigerate
Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Add Toppings & Serve
In the morning, top with fresh fruit and a drizzle of nut butter, then enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 281
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Milk, Nuts (if nut butter topping is used)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








