Creamy Overnight Oats
A simple, healthy, and creamy overnight oats recipe that can be customized with various toppings and flavors for a perfect, ready-made breakfast.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (45 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
- ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings and mix-ins (optional): fresh or frozen berries, bananas, nut butters, shredded coconut, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice), chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
Instructions
- Measure ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup milk, and ¼ cup Greek yogurt into a jar or bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey; stir to combine.
- Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; mix well.
- Stir everything thoroughly until evenly combined; if using a jar, screw the lid on and shake gently.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- In the morning, stir the oats and add your choice of toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter. Add a splash of milk if the oats are too thick.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; chia seeds help thicken but are optional. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency. Add toppings just before serving to maintain freshness. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or container (
- Calories: 300350
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 100150
- Fat: 710
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4550
- Fiber: 68
- Protein: 1215
Keywords: overnight oats, creamy oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, make ahead breakfast, rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt