This easy Overnight Oats recipe combines oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds into a creamy, healthy make-ahead breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, it's endlessly customizable with your favorite fruit, nuts, or granola.
Why you'll love this recipe
- ✓Ready in about 5 min (plus overnight chill), mostly hands-off cooking time.
- ✓Made with everyday ingredients you likely already have.
- ✓Tested for accuracy and written the way you'd actually cook it.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min (plus overnight chill)
Yield
1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, or granola
Instructions
- 1Combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and salt in a jar or container.
- 2Stir well to make sure the chia seeds don't clump together.
- 3Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 4In the morning, stir again and add a splash of milk if it's too thick.
- 5Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or granola just before eating.
Notes & Tips
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant — they hold their texture better overnight.
- This keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, so make a few jars at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat overnight oats warm?
Yes, just microwave for 30-60 seconds if you prefer them warm.
What's the best ratio of oats to liquid?
A 1:1 ratio of oats to milk is a good starting point — adjust to your preferred thickness.
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