Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printable)

Creamy make-ahead oats with chia, Greek yogurt, and honey. Perfect nutritious breakfast ready when you wake up.

# What You Need:

→ Base

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

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 1/2 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)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make-Ahead Convenience: Simply prep the night before and enjoy a grab-and-go meal in the morning.
  • Nutritious Ingredients: Rolled oats and chia seeds provide a hearty, fiber-rich base.
  • Customizable: Easily adaptable with your choice of milk, yogurt, and sweeteners.
02 -
  • Texture Control: If the mixture is too thick after soaking, stir in a little more milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
  • Advance Prep: This recipe can be made up to 3 days in advance; just keep it stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Allergen Check: Be mindful that this recipe contains dairy and tree nuts (optional), so check all ingredient labels carefully.
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