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Overnight oats with chia seeds and berries in a mason jar, ready to eat
Jonas Mitchell

Basic Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Creamy overnight oats made with rolled oats, chia seeds, and milk, chilled overnight until thick and spoonable — a make-ahead breakfast that's ready to eat straight from the fridge, no cooking required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 jar or container with lid

Method
 

  1. Add the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and salt to a jar or container with a lid.
  2. Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using.
  3. Pour in the milk and stir thoroughly, making sure no chia seeds are clumped at the bottom.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  5. In the morning, give the oats another stir and add any toppings.
  6. Eat cold, or warm briefly in the microwave if you prefer.

Notes

Scales easily — double or triple ingredients for meal prep, keeping the oats:liquid:chia ratio the same for every jar. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Add wet toppings (berries, banana) fresh each morning rather than mixing in ahead of time to avoid sogginess.