Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy oats with chia seeds and Greek yogurt. A nutritious make-ahead breakfast ready overnight.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and no dry oats remain.
02 - Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until reaching your desired thickness.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or nut butter as desired. Serve chilled immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Make-Ahead Simplicity: Spend 10 minutes prepping at night and enjoy a ready-to-eat breakfast the next day.
  • Nutritious Ingredients: Packed with fiber from chia seeds and oats, plus a boost of protein from Greek yogurt.
  • Easy to Customize: A versatile base that works with various toppings and dietary needs.
02 -
  • Consistency Check: If the oats are too thick after refrigeration, a splash of extra milk will bring them to your desired creaminess.
  • Sweetener Swap: Feel free to use agave or any preferred liquid sweetener in place of honey or maple syrup.
  • Storage: Keep the jar tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to three days.
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