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Bowls of easy overnight oats in five delicious flavors for a healthy breakfast.

Overnight Oats

A quick and easy recipe for delicious overnight oats with five flavor variations that can be prepped in advance, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup milk (any kind)
  • 0.25 cup yogurt (preferably Greek) Makes it thicker
  • 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds Optional, but great for thickness
  • 1 pinch salt Don't skip, it wakes up the flavor
  • to taste tablespoons sweetener (like honey or maple syrup)
Flavor Variations
  • 1 Classic Berry Vanilla: vanilla, berries, honey Simple and always good
  • 1 Peanut Butter Banana: mashed banana, peanut butter, cinnamon (optional) A cozy option
  • 1 Apple Cinnamon: diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup Add walnuts on top for extra flavor
  • 1 Mocha: cocoa, coffee Great for a cafe flavor at home
  • 1 Tropical Coconut Mango: coconut milk or yogurt, chopped mango Tastes like a vacation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a jar, add oats, chia seeds (if using), salt, and any dry mix-ins like cocoa or cinnamon.
  2. Pour in milk, yogurt, and sweetener. Stir well, reaching the bottom of the jar.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours; overnight is best.
  4. In the morning, stir again and add toppings like fruit, nuts, granola, or nut butter.

Notes

This keeps well in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. For bananas, add them in the morning to prevent browning. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk. If too thin, add yogurt or chia and wait 10 minutes.