Description
Easy overnight oats are a creamy, healthy make-ahead breakfast made with rolled oats, milk, yogurt, and simple toppings. This quick recipe takes just minutes to prepare and delivers a nourishing, delicious start to busy mornings.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: fresh berries, banana slices, peanut butter, chopped nuts, or granola
Instructions
1. Add rolled oats, chia seeds, and salt to a mason jar or airtight container.
2. Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
3. Stir everything well until the mixture becomes smooth and evenly combined.
4. Cover the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.
5. In the morning, stir the oats to make the texture creamy.
6. Add your favorite toppings like fruit, nuts, or granola before serving.
Notes
Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for overnight oats.
Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup.
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt.
Prepare several jars at once for easy weekly breakfast meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg