Description

This Healthy Overnight Oats recipe offers a quick, nutritious, and customizable breakfast option. Made with oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, it’s packed with protein and fiber for sustained energy. You can easily tailor it with various flavor additions like fruits, nuts, and chocolate to suit your taste buds. Simply mix, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy a creamy, delicious start to your day with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats (rolled oats work too)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk, any kind (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
1 medium banana (cut into slices)
Optional: 1 tablespoon additional maple syrup
2–4 vanilla wafer cookies (crushed)

Strawberry Banana Variation

1 medium banana (cut into slices or mashed)
4 medium strawberries (cut into slices)
¼ cup chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
¼ cup milk (or more, to taste)

Additional Flavors and Toppings

½ cup shredded apple
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
½ cup fresh blueberries (mashed)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Replace ½ cup almond milk with brewed coffee or bold brew
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons preserves

Instructions

Combine Base Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients for the base recipe into a large container and mix until fully combined, ensuring even distribution of oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, vanilla, sweetener, peanut butter, peanuts, chocolate chips, and banana slices.
Add Variations: Incorporate any desired variation ingredients such as fruits, protein powder, or nuts. Stir again until well mixed to blend the flavors together.
Refrigerate: Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and absorb the liquids, creating a creamy texture.
Stir Before Serving: When ready to eat, stir the overnight oats well. Add additional milk if you prefer a thinner consistency, adjusting to your liking.
Add Toppings and Serve: Top your overnight oats with extra favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, preserves, or chocolate chips. Enjoy the oats cold straight from the refrigerator.

Notes

Use rolled oats or quick oats depending on texture preference; quick oats yield a softer texture.
Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess but can be substituted with non-dairy yogurt for vegan options.
Maple syrup or honey acts as natural sweeteners; adjust to taste or omit for less sugar.
Overnight oats can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
For variety, try adding different fruits, nuts, spices (like cinnamon), or swapping almond milk with coffee for a mocha twist.
Serve cold and do not cook; the method emphasizes soaking and softening rather than heat preparation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: overnight oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, quick oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, almond milk, no-cook breakfast, make-ahead breakfast