Creamy Overnight Oats
A convenient, nutritious, and delicious make-ahead breakfast that tastes like a creamy bowl of chilled oatmeal.
Ingredients
- •2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- •2 cups unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
- •1 cup Greek yogurt
- •4 tablespoons chia seeds
- •4 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- •2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 pinch sea salt
- •2 cups fresh mixed berries for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl or a glass pitcher, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- 3
Divide the mixture equally into four individual glass jars or airtight containers.
- 4
Seal the containers tightly and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though overnight is best to allow the oats to soften and the mixture to thicken.
- 5
Before serving, give the oats a quick stir and top each portion with a generous handful of fresh berries.
💡 Chef tips
- Use gluten-free certified rolled oats if you have a gluten sensitivity.
- You can store these in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them perfect for meal prepping a full work week.
- If the oats become too thick after sitting, stir in an extra splash of milk right before serving to reach your desired consistency.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished oats should be thick, creamy, and soft, with a pleasant chewiness from the chia seeds and a refreshing, lightly sweetened flavor profile.