Classic Overnight Oats

Classic Overnight Oats

The easiest, most reliable overnight oats you'll ever make. Creamy, satisfying, and endlessly customizable, this no-cook breakfast comes together in 5 minutes the night before and is ready to grab straight from the fridge in the morning. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, it's a wholesome meal-prep staple that keeps you full all morning long.

1 servings · Prep 5 min · Total 485 min

Breakfast

Main

  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • oat milk
  • almond milk
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Toppings

  • 0.5 cup fresh berries
  • 0.5 cup sliced banana
  • 0.5 cup diced apple
  • 2 tbsp nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew — drizzled on top
  • peanut butter
  • almond butter
  • cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp granola for crunch — add just before serving

Equipment

  • Airtight Container
  • Refrigerator
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Lid
  • Quart Jar
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Instructions

  1. Add the @[Rolled Oats], @[Milk], @[Greek Yogurt], @[Chia Seeds], @[Maple Syrup], @[Vanilla Extract], and @[Salt] to a #[Quart Jar] or #[Airtight Container]. Give everything a thorough stir so the @[Chia Seeds] are evenly distributed and not clumped together.
  2. Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least ~[8 hours], or overnight. The @[Rolled Oats] and @[Chia Seeds] will absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy, pudding-like texture.
  3. In the morning, give the @[Rolled Oats] a good stir. If they seem too thick for your liking, splash in a little extra @[Milk] and stir until you reach your preferred consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust — add a little more @[Maple Syrup] if you'd like it sweeter. Serve cold straight from the jar, or let it sit at room temperature for ~[5 minutes] if you prefer it less chilled.
  5. Top with fresh @[Berries], a drizzle of @[Nut Butter], and a sprinkle of @[Granola] right before eating so the @[Granola] stays crunchy. Enjoy immediately.