Overnight Oats
Creamy, no-cook oatmeal that's ready when you wake up. Prep five jars on Sunday for a week of healthy, grab-and-go breakfasts with endless flavor variations.
Equipment
Ingredients
Base Recipe (per jar)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Flavor Variations
- Blueberry Almond 1/3 cup blueberries, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Peanut Butter Banana 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 sliced banana, 1 tsp cocoa powder
- Apple Cinnamon 1/3 cup diced apple, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- Strawberry Vanilla 1/3 cup sliced strawberries, 1/4 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- Chocolate Cherry 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/3 cup pitted cherries, 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather 5 mason jars or meal prep containers with lids. Clean and dry them on cutting board.
- For each jar, add 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Choose your flavor variation and add the corresponding ingredients to each jar. You can make all 5 the same flavor or mix and match.
- Stir each jar well with a spoon to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Make sure oats are fully submerged in liquid.
- Seal jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
- In the morning, give the jar a quick stir. Oats are ready to eat cold straight from the jar, or you can warm them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes if preferred.
- Add extra fresh fruit, nuts, granola, or a drizzle of nut butter on top before eating if desired.
- Overnight oats stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Prep on Sunday for the entire work week.
Notes
Old-fashioned oats work best - don't use instant oats or steel-cut oats. Any milk works: dairy, almond, oat, soy, or coconut. Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess - use dairy-free yogurt if needed. Chia seeds are optional but add fiber, protein, and help thicken. Add toppings like nuts and fresh fruit the night before, but save granola for morning to keep it crunchy. These are endlessly customizable - use any fruit, nut, or flavor combination you like. For warm oats, microwave for 1-2 minutes. For thicker oats, use less milk. For thinner, add more milk. Meal prep tip: make all 5 jars at once in an assembly line for maximum efficiency. Perfect for busy mornings when you need a healthy breakfast ready to grab.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains dairy (milk, yogurt) and may contain nuts depending on variations. Easily made dairy-free with non-dairy alternatives. Naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats. Always check ingredient labels if you have food allergies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16g
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