Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printable View)

Creamy oats with chia seeds, yogurt, and sweet honey—prep in minutes, chill overnight for an effortless morning.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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 thoroughly.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and reach proper consistency.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture thoroughly. 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 immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you're actually eating something wholesome instead of grabbing whatever's fastest.
  • The texture hits different when chia seeds do their overnight magic, turning this into something creamy without any cream.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat but keeps you full through your whole morning.
02 -
  • Don't use instant oats or they'll dissolve into the liquid and lose all their texture; regular rolled oats are non-negotiable here.
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly before it hits the fridge because chia seeds sink and clump if you don't distribute them from the start.
  • The recipe actually tastes better on day two or three when flavors have had time to meld, so batch-making is your friend.
03 -
  • Make overnight oats in mason jars with fitted lids so you can literally grab and go in the morning—no bowl required, no cleanup after breakfast.
  • Add your toppings right before eating, not the night before, so berries stay fresh and nuts stay crispy instead of getting soggy.
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