Description
Easy Overnight Oats are the simplest, most foolproof make-ahead breakfast you’ll ever make. Just 5 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and one mason jar — stir everything together the night before and wake up to a creamy, thick, perfectly ready-to-eat breakfast. The ultimate foundation recipe you can customize a hundred different ways.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Toppings of choice: fresh fruit, granola, nut butter, honey, chocolate chips, coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Add the rolled oats and chia seeds to a mason jar or airtight container. Stir to combine.
2. Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until everything is fully combined and smooth.
3. Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 4–6 hours.
4. In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir.
5. If the oats are too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency.
6. Add your toppings of choice just before serving — fresh fruit, granola, a drizzle of nut butter, or anything you love.
7. Enjoy cold straight from the jar, or microwave uncovered for 1–2 minutes for a warm bowl.
Notes
The longer the oats soak, the thicker and creamier they become — overnight (8 hours) gives the best texture.
Store prepared overnight oats (without toppings) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days — perfect for weekly meal prep.
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup.
For extra protein, add 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder and 1–2 extra tablespoons of milk.
Try these flavor combinations with this base: strawberry banana, peanut butter chocolate, apple cinnamon, mango coconut, or blueberry lemon.
Quick oats also work but produce a softer, mushier texture — old-fashioned rolled oats are recommended for the best chew.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg