Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printable format)

A creamy, nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds—ready in 10 minutes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 1/2 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)

# How to make it:

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 and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired texture.
04 - Top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Breakfast literally makes itself while you sleep
  • The texture becomes something magical, not just soft oats
  • Endless flavor variations mean you never get bored
02 -
  • The oats continue softening in the fridge, so three days is really the maximum before they turn to mush
  • Chia seeds can clump together if you don't stir them in immediately
  • Glass jars show off those beautiful layers, but plastic works perfectly fine
03 -
  • Add mix-ins like dried fruit or nuts in the morning so they don't get soggy overnight
  • A pinch of salt might seem strange, but it makes all the flavors pop
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