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Creamy overnight oats in a jar, topped with fresh berries and nuts, ready for breakfast.

Overnight Oats Recipe

Olivia Carter
The easiest breakfast you’ll ever make. You basically make cereal, but the fridge does all the work. It’s magic.
In a nutshell: Dump stuff in a jar before bed. Wake up. Eat. Feel like a meal-prep genius. It’s creamy, filling, and totally customizable.
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5 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
COST About $1 - $2
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Global breakfast hack
Keyword Overnight Oats
Servings 1 jar
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • A jar or container with a lid
  • a spoon
  • A fridge

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tiny splash of vanilla extract
  • 1 little sprinkle of salt

Instructions
 

  • Grab your jar. Dump in the oats and chia seeds. Add that pinch of salt.
    Jar filled with rolled oats and chia seeds, ready for overnight oats preparation.
  • Pour everything else in. Milk, yogurt, sweet stuff, vanilla. It’s not rocket science.
    Milk and yogurt being poured into a jar of oats for overnight preparation.
  • Stir or shake it with purpose. Get in there and mix it all up so there’s no dry powder at the bottom.
    Jar of prepared overnight oats chilling in the refrigerator.
  • Stick it in the fridge. Put the lid on, walk away, and go to bed. Let it rest in a cool place for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
    Jar of overnight oats topped with berries and nuts, ready to eat.

Notes

  • Make a bunch: These keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. Make a few on Sunday, and boom—breakfast for the week is done.
  • Too thick? Stir in a bit of milk during the morning.
  • Toppings play a crucial role: Add your berries, nuts, or peanut butter
  • immediately before consumption to avoid sogginess. This is the law.
  • No yogurt? No problem. Just use 3/4 cup of milk instead.
  • Don’t leave it on the counter. It contains dairy products, including yogurt. The fridge is its home. Keep it there.
Nutrition (Estimated per serving, without toppings):
  • Calories: ~ 300 kcal
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8g
  • Sugars: 15g (includes added sweetener)
  • Protein: 13g
(These are estimates. If you use coconut milk and skip the yogurt, it’ll be different.)