This Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds comes together in about 5 minutes and requires no cooking for a quick and easy breakfast that your family will love!
Ingredients You’ll Need
To whip up these amazing overnight oats, you’ll need the following simple ingredients:
1/2 cup whole rolled oats: These beauties are the base of your overnight oats! They soak up all the delicious flavors overnight, resulting in a creamy, fulfilling breakfast.
1 tablespoon chia seeds: These little powerhouses add amazing health benefits, including plant-based omega-3s, and they help thicken up the oats for that perfect texture.
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup: Just a touch of sweetness, feel free to adjust to your liking! You can even switch it out for honey or agave syrup if you prefer.
A pinch of sea salt: It might seem small, but a couple pinches of salt enhance all those wonderful flavors. Trust me on this one!
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional): If you’re looking to boost your protein for the morning, add a scoop of Greek yogurt. It makes the oats extra creamy too!
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk: This keeps things dairy-free and adds a lovely nuttiness to the oats. You can swap with any milk you have on hand, dairy, oat, cashew, you name it!
Assorted toppings: Here’s where it gets fun! You can jazz it up with diced apple, chopped nuts, fresh berries, banana slices, or even chocolate chips. The best part is you can really go wild with your favorites!
Putting It All Together
Here’s How It’s Done
Gather your jars: Grab a couple of jars or bowls. (I like to use mason jars for that Pinterest-ready look!)
Combine the dry ingredients: In your jar, add 1/2 cup oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s like creating a little party in a jar!
Add Greek yogurt (optional): If you’re using Greek yogurt, go ahead and toss in 1/4 cup now. This just makes everything oh-so-creamy.
Pour in the milk: Next, add your 2/3 cup almond milk and stir until everything is well mixed. You want all those ingredients to get cozy together!
Seal and chill: Seal your jar and pop it in the fridge overnight. As it sits, the oats soak up the milk, and the chia seeds do their magic, turning into a lovely pudding-like texture.
Top it off: The next morning, give your oats a good stir, add your favorite toppings, and give it an extra drizzle of maple syrup if you’re feeling fancy. I mean, who doesn’t love a good drizzle?
Enjoy!: Dig in and savor every spoonful. I promise, you won’t want to eat anything else!
If you loved this Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds, be sure to check out my delicious cookie dough overnight oats, my comforting Blended Overnight Oats, or my fresh Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats!
What Makes This Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds Special
Quick & Easy
Remember how we mentioned that this comes together in under 5 minutes? Yup! No cooking, no fuss, just mix and chill! Perfect for those busy mornings.
Make-Ahead Friendly
This is the real winner for busy families! Prep these oats ahead of time, and you’ll have breakfast ready all week. Just grab and go!
Customizable
You can literally use whatever ingredients you have in your pantry. Different fruits, nuts, flavors, you name it! Get creative and make it your own.
Comfort Food
Seriously, these oats are loaded with tons of flavor and texture. Creamy, a little nutty from the chia, and sweet enough to make mornings feel special.
Serving and Storage Tips
How to Serve This Overnight Oats Recipe
There are endless options when it comes to serving! You can enjoy it straight from the jar or bowl, or pour it into a bowl and top it with more of your favorite fruits or a dollop of yogurt. I love adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra layer of flavor!
Storage
Store your jars in the fridge, and they’ll last for about 4 to 5 days. You can prep a few at a time to make your mornings even easier!
Reheating
These overnight oats are best enjoyed cold, but if you prefer them warm, you can pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds to a minute until just warmed through. Stir well after heating!
Freezer Friendly
If you want to prepare these in advance, you can freeze them! Just make sure to leave a little space at the top of your jar since they’ll expand a bit. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
In conclusion, these Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds are not only the perfect breakfast choice but they’re quick, easy, and versatile. The next time you wake up and think, “What’s for breakfast?” remember this recipe. It has our backs, people! Plus, it just might become your family’s favorite new morning ritual. So go ahead, give this a try, and watch out for the rave reviews at the breakfast table! And for more recipes, follow us on Pinterest.
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Easy Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A quick and easy breakfast that combines whole rolled oats and chia seeds for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Assorted toppings (diced apple, chopped nuts, fresh berries, banana slices, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Gather your jars – Grab a couple of jars or bowls.
- Combine the dry ingredients – In your jar, add oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and sea salt.
- Add Greek yogurt (optional) – Toss in Greek yogurt now.
- Pour in the milk – Add almond milk and stir until well mixed.
- Seal and chill – Seal your jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Top it off – The next morning, stir and add your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy! – Dig in and savor every spoonful.
Notes
You can prepare a week’s worth in advance, and it can be customized with your favorite toppings and sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg