I’ve been hearing about overnight oats for over a year now. So, I am going to (finally) give in and try different recipes to see which ones I like. Lately, I have been craving key lime pie like crazy. So, my first overnight oats experience is this key lime pie overnight oats recipe originally from Wholefully.
“Overnight oats is a true power breakfast that provides plenty of strength and energy. This is because of its high natural protein and fiber content that stimulate metabolism. They’re complex carbohydrates break down slowly and keep you full for longer.” – Amrita
I didn’t think that I would need to follow a recipe since the concept seems straightforward. However, whenever I try something new, whether it’s food-related or otherwise, I like to at least do some research on it. This brought me to different overnight oats recipe ideas and well- down the rabbit hole we go!
Is this now my new favorite thing to eat? No. Full transparency: I discovered that am not a fan of Greek Yogurt so this entire recipe was quite the flop for me, personally. However, the taste is good and it’s not a bad recipe. I just simply could not stomach the Greek Yogurt. (I’m “living and learning” a lot these days). I’m not giving up on overnight oats, so stay tuned for the different recipes I try! (I got these cute jars to facilitate the overnight oats-making/storing process. So really, how can I resist trying other ways of making them?) If you have a “go-to” overnight oats recipe, please let me know.
Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
1/3 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (heaping) Rolled Oats
2/3 cup Unsweetened Milk of your choice
1 Tbsp Lime Juice (Key Lime works too)
2 Tbsps Softened Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds or Ground Flax Meal
1/2 tsp Key Lime zest (regular lime works, too)
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch of salt
0–2 Tbsps Honey or Maple syrup
Crunched Graham Cracker Crumbs, optional
Instructions
(2 Servings)
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar (preferably a pint/half-liter jar) with a tight-fitting lid.
Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, before eating.