Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printer View)

Creamy make-ahead oats with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, ready to grab-and-go in the morning.

# 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 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - ½ 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)

# Method:

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 until fully incorporated.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and soften.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture thoroughly. If the texture is 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 -
  • Breakfast literally makes itself while you sleep
  • The texture transforms into something like pudding but better
  • You can customize it endlessly based on your mood
02 -
  • The first time I forgot to stir before refrigerating, all the chia seeds clumped at the bottom
  • Mason jars with wide mouths make stirring and eating so much easier
03 -
  • Mix the chia seeds really well or they will stick together in one gelatinous blob
  • Use a fork to stir in the morning, it breaks up any clumps better than a spoon
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