Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats with chia seeds, yogurt, and honey. Prep in minutes, enjoy chilled next morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - ½ cup fresh berries: blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts: almonds, walnuts, or pecans
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter: peanut, almond, or cashew

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes indulgent while doing genuinely good things for your body—no guilt required.
  • You literally just stir, cover, and walk away; the overnight magic does all the heavy lifting.
  • The chia seeds add this wonderful texture and keep you satisfied through mid-morning chaos.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring step in the morning; settling happens, and a quick stir redistributes everything evenly and brings back the creaminess.
  • If you use dairy-free yogurt, the mixture will be slightly less creamy unless you use a thick, full-fat variety—this one small detail makes an enormous difference.
03 -
  • Use full-fat yogurt if you want maximum creaminess; the difference between full-fat and non-fat is genuinely noticeable in this recipe.
  • Toast your nuts before adding them—even just five minutes in a dry pan brings out their flavor and keeps them crunchier despite the overnight chill.
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