Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Print Version)

Creamy make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds. Prepare overnight for a nutritious 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar with lid, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well blended and no dry oats remain.
02 - Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop proper texture.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture well. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until reaching desired thickness.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl and top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as preferred. Serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns your morning into a grab and go victory instead of a scramble.
  • The texture is thick and satisfying, almost like eating pudding for breakfast without any guilt.
  • You can make several jars at once and have breakfast solved for half the week.
  • It tastes indulgent but keeps you full until lunch without the crash.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chia seeds, they're what give the oats that pudding-like consistency instead of just soggy cereal.
  • If you use quick oats by mistake, you'll end up with something closer to baby food, stick with rolled oats every time.
  • Taste before you add toppings because the sweetness can vary depending on your yogurt and milk.
03 -
  • Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can eat straight from it and actually reach the bottom with your spoon.
  • If your oats seem watery in the morning, you didn't use enough chia seeds, add an extra tablespoon next time.
  • Warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds if you want something cozy instead of cold, it's surprisingly good that way too.
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