Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Print version)

Creamy oats soaked overnight with Greek yogurt and chia seeds for a convenient, protein-packed morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make:

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.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely set-and-forget: Mix it at night, sleep, and breakfast is done before your coffee even brews.
  • The chia seeds add this subtle thickness that feels indulgent without being heavy: You'll notice how they transform the texture overnight in the best possible way.
  • It's flexible enough to work with whatever you have on hand: Berries, nuts, yogurt brands, sweeteners, you name it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring step in the morning: I learned this the hard way when I once ate a spoonful that had somehow separated overnight, and the texture was completely off.
  • Add your toppings right before eating, not the night before: Berries and nuts get soggy and sad if they sit in the liquid too long, so that fresh crunch is worth waiting for.
03 -
  • Use a jar with a secure lid: Mason jars work best because they seal properly and prevent your fridge from smelling like spilled milk.
  • The ratio that actually works: One part oats to one part milk creates the perfect consistency most people are after, though you can adjust based on how you like things.
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