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Overhead view of swollen chia seeds and old-fashioned rolled oats soaking in milk inside a clear glass jar.

Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Wake up to a thick, creamy mixture of milk-soaked old-fashioned oats and swollen chia seeds, generously garnished with moist, melting dark brown sugar crystals and a dusting of warm ground cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (45g)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (15g)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5ml)
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt (0.5g)
  • 2 tbsp moist dark brown sugar crystals (30g)
  • 1/4 tsp brown ground cinnamon powder (1g)

Equipment

  • 1 Clear Glass Mason Jar 8-ounce or 16-ounce capacity for layering.
  • 1 Rustic Wooden Spoon For gentle stirring.

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a clear glass mason jar, briefly toss together the old-fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, and kosher salt so the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
  2. Pour in the whole milk and pure vanilla extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a wooden spoon, ensuring no dry pockets remain at the bottom.
  3. Let the jar sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Give it one final, vigorous stir to prevent the swelling chia seeds from clumping.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until a thick, creamy mixture forms.
  5. Right before eating, remove the lid and generously garnish the creamy oat surface with the moist dark brown sugar crystals and a light dusting of brown ground cinnamon powder.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not add the brown sugar before refrigerating, or it will dissolve completely.
Tip 2: Avoid quick oats, as they will turn to mush during the long cold hydration process.