Easy Overnight Oats

Easy overnight oats are creamy, filling, and the kind of breakfast that makes mornings feel way less chaotic. ♡

Here’s the thing: overnight oats are only “easy” if they taste good. The difference is the liquid ratio and a pinch of salt. Too much milk and they’re soup. Too little and they’re cement. This version lands right in the sweet spot, and it’s endlessly customizable.

Make a few jars at once and breakfast is basically handled.

Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats

• 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or nondairy)

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, extra creamy and higher protein)

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, thickens and adds fiber)

• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• pinch of fine sea salt

Topping ideas

• fresh berries or sliced banana

• nut butter

• chopped nuts or granola

• cinnamon

• chocolate chips

• coconut flakes

Tips

• Use rolled oats, not quick oats, for the best texture.

• Add a pinch of salt. It makes everything taste more like dessert.

• Adjust thickness in the morning. Too thick? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Add chia or more yogurt next time.

• Stir well before chilling. Chia seeds love to clump if you don’t.

• Make 2 to 4 jars at a time. Same effort, multiple breakfasts.

Variations

• Add fruit: mash banana into the base or stir in berries.

• Make it high protein: add extra Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder (add more milk as needed).

• Make it chocolate: add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and extra sweetener to taste.

• Make it apple pie: add diced apple + cinnamon + a spoon of almond butter.

• Make it PB&J: swirl peanut butter and a spoon of jam on top.

FAQ

Easy Overnight Oats

Creamy easy overnight oats made with rolled oats, milk, and optional Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Grab-and-go breakfast with endless topping options.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
• 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of fine sea salt

Method

 

1. Mix. In a jar or bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia (if using), sweetener, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
2. Chill. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
3. Finish. Stir in the morning. Add a splash of milk if needed and top however you like.

Notes

• Best eaten within 3 to 4 days for the freshest texture.
• For thicker oats, add chia seeds or use a little less milk. For thinner oats, add more milk.
• If adding protein powder, start with 1 tablespoon and increase gradually, adding extra milk to keep it creamy.