Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printable)

Creamy make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and natural sweetness for effortless 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 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

# 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 well to blend all components thoroughly.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and develop a creamy texture.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture. If 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Five minutes of night prep means breakfast is waiting when you roll out of bed
  • The chia seeds create this incredible pudding-like texture that puts instant oatmeal to shame
  • You can customize it endlessly—your favorite toppings, your preferred sweetness level, your choice of milk
02 -
  • The mixture might look slightly separated when you first open it—this is completely normal and just needs a good stir to come back together
  • Chia seeds can get stuck in your teeth, so give your oats a final quick check before heading out the door
  • If you're making these more than 2 days in advance, the texture becomes increasingly soft—some people love this, others prefer the firmer texture of fresh overnight oats
03 -
  • Toast your nuts before adding them as toppings—it takes two minutes and transforms their flavor completely
  • Adding a pinch of salt might seem strange, but it actually enhances the sweetness and brings all the flavors forward
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