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overnight oats recipe

Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe is a no-cook, make-ahead breakfast that's creamy, customizable, and packed with nutrition. Perfect for busy mornings!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Servings 1 per serving
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • - Rolled oats
  • - Chia seeds
  • - Milk dairy or plant-based
  • - Greek yogurt optional
  • - Maple syrup or honey optional
  • - Fresh fruit nut butter, granola, chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • In a jar or container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  • Pour in milk and stir well to combine.

Optional: Add Greek yogurt and sweetener for creaminess and flavor.

  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
  • In the morning, stir and top with fruit, nut butter, granola, or chocolate chips.
  • Serve cold or warm briefly in the microwave if desired.

Notes

- Use a 1:1 ratio of oats to milk for thicker oats, or 1:1.25 for creamier texture.
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days for easy meal prep.
- Try different combos like Chocolate Banana, PB&J, or Peach Granola.
Keyword easy breakfast, healthy oats, meal prep, no-cook breakfast, overnight oats