Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printable)

A creamy, nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds—ideal for busy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter such as peanut, almond, or cashew

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar with lid, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and develop creamy texture.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture well. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
04 - Top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can eat something nourishing even when your kitchen skills are still asleep.
  • The chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and create this pudding-like texture that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you.
  • Made ahead means you can grab it straight from the fridge and eat it at your desk, in the car, or sitting on your porch.
02 -
  • Chia seeds swell and absorb liquid, so if you've ever made overnight oats and gotten something grainy instead of creamy, you were probably stirring too much or using the wrong ratio—trust the measurements and let them sit undisturbed.
  • Greek yogurt is your secret weapon for creaminess and protein; don't skip it thinking milk alone will do the job, because the texture really does depend on that tangy base.
03 -
  • If you're sensitive to texture, make sure your chia seeds are fully hydrated by letting the mixture sit undisturbed; stirring too early breaks up the gel and leaves grainy bits.
  • A small drizzle of nut butter stirred in at the very end creates pockets of richness that feel like you made something fancy, but took you ten minutes to assemble.
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