Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Print)

Creamy oats with chia seeds and Greek yogurt—prep in minutes, enjoy chilled.

# Components:

→ 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 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five minutes of prep the night before buys you a luxurious morning without any cooking stress
  • The texture evolves into something like pudding, making healthy eating feel indulgent
02 -
  • Steel-cut oats will never soften properly no matter how long they sit
  • The mixture thickens significantly overnight, so make it slightly thinner than seems right
03 -
  • Mix everything in the jar you'll eat from to save dishes
  • Double the recipe and keep a stash for emergency breakfasts
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