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Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

This Easy Overnight Oats Recipe offers a nutritious, no-cook breakfast that’s ready in minutes. Combining wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, and milk alternatives, it delivers a creamy texture and customizable flavors to fuel your morning with lasting energy. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe is flexible for various diets including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk or milk alternative (dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruits and Toppings

  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit (berries, bananas, or apples)
  • 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, optional for crunch)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a clean jar or bowl, add your old-fashioned oats and chia seeds to create the hearty base that will soak overnight into a luscious, pudding-like texture.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk or milk alternative, Greek yogurt if using, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to blend everything together evenly.
  3. Fold in Fruit: Add diced fresh or frozen fruit now or reserve them for topping in the morning to maintain extra freshness and texture contrast.
  4. Refrigerate Overnight: Seal your container or cover your bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb moisture and flavors.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: In the morning, give the oats a good stir, add any additional toppings you prefer, and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl. No cooking required!

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture; avoid instant oats as they can get mushy.
  • Chia seeds help thicken the mixture naturally and add nutrients.
  • Adjust sweetness after soaking if needed, to maintain balanced flavor.
  • Prep multiple jars ahead of time for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • Keep crunchy toppings like nuts separate until serving to preserve texture.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: overnight oats, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, no-cook oats, make-ahead breakfast, gluten-free breakfast, vegan breakfast option