Gluten-Free Overnight Oats Recipe

Name: How to Make Gluten-Free Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats; 1/2 cup milk, plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon honey,; 1/3 cup berries or fruit, or to taste; 1-2 tablespoons chopped nuts; 1-2 tablespoons flax seed

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Chill Time: 8 hrs

Total: 8 hrs 10 mins

Serving: 1 serving

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Overnight oats are one of our favorite quick, easy, and healthy breakfasts, especially for busy mornings when the time to prepare a nutritious breakfast is lacking.

As the name implies, this breakfast takes "overnight" to come together. The night before, combine certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats with your favorite dairy or non-dairy product, i.e. milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, Greek yogurt, etc., as well as a hint of natural sweetener such as maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey.

When the oats chill overnight, they soften as they absorb the milk/yogurt and sweetener. The mixture will thicken into a hearty and healthy start to the day by the time you wake up in the morning.

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1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup milk, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup berries or fruit, or to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
1 to 2 tablespoons flax seeds

Gather the ingredients.

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Combine the gluten-free rolled oats, milk and honey in a small bowl. Cover and chill overnight.

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Stir the overnight oat mixture in the morning. Add additional milk if a thinner consistency is desired.

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Garnish overnight oats with a choice of toppings, i.e. fruit, berries, seeds, nuts, and/or additional sweetener.

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Enjoy right away, or pack garnished breakfast in a to-go container to enjoy later in the morning.

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Variations

Recipe Variations

The recipe is a simple blueprint for preparing gluten-free overnight oats, a basic outline of simple building blocks. You add the flair and customize it to make it your own:

Use non-dairy milk or Greek yogurt instead of milk. Using Greek yogurt will result in a very thick breakfast; if you go the yogurt route, always add a few more tablespoons of Greek yogurt in the morning to make the mixture thinner and creamier.
Sweeten the oats with agave nectar or another natural sweetener instead of honey.
Switch from flax seeds to hemp seeds or chia seeds.
Add sliced strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blueberries—or all four!
Mix in a tablespoon of flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
For a sweeter kick, add additional honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar to taste.
For more crunch, add your choice of chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.

Gluten Free

Note about gluten-free oats: Oats are often grown in the same fields as non-gluten-free grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye, and harvested, stored, and processed with the same equipment. Because of this cross-contamination issue, consuming "regular" oats when following a gluten-free diet can be risky. When shopping for oats and oatmeal, be sure to check the label to ensure they are certified gluten-free.

It is important to note that a small percentage of those following a gluten-free diet for health reasons react to oats (even if certified gluten-free) because of a protein in oats called avenin. It is recommended to consult with your doctor about introducing oats into your diet if you have gluten-related health issues.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels to confirm the product is gluten-free. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
489	Calories
21g	Fat
65g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	489
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 109mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 65g	24%
Dietary Fiber 12g	43%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 14mg	70%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 658mg	14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.