Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Print Version)

A creamy, nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds for busy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - ½ cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
10 - 1 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to blend.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours), allowing oats and chia to absorb the liquid.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture. If too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
04 - Top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You literally wake up to breakfast already made, which feels like magic on chaotic mornings
  • The texture transforms into something like pudding, but without any actual cooking or effort
02 -
  • The chia seeds will make the oats gel together, which is exactly what you want, but it might look a little strange the first time you see it
  • Glass jars work better than plastic because you can see the pretty layers, plus they don't hold onto odors like some plastic containers do
03 -
  • Warm your oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if cold breakfasts aren't your thing, though they'll thicken up slightly
  • Double the recipe and store in a larger container for a quick breakfast you can scoop from all week long
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