Name: Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 365 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup milk ((dairy or non dairy)); 1/4 cup Greek yogurt ((or hung curd)); 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon maple syrup ((or honey)); 1/2 cup berries ((strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)); 1-2 tablespoons slivered almonds

This creamy overnight oats recipe with chia seeds and Greek yogurt is protein-rich, easy to make, and takes only 5 minutes of prep time. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Overnight oats with chia seeds in a white serving bowl with berries and slivered almonds on the top and with two bowl each with berries and almonds in the side.

If you are looking for a quick and healthy breakfast recipe that requires only 5 minutes of meal prep, you are in the right place. Today, I am sharing my favorite overnight oats with chia seeds. This is a staple breakfast for me, and I make it at least 1 time a week, along with a guacamole sandwich or an avocado chutney sandwich.

I like to add chia seeds, as they give an extra boost of protein and fiber. You can also make overnight oats without chia. Add any seasonal fruits and nuts for toppings. Other breakfast dishes I make from oats are masala oats, vegetable oats upma, and oats banana smoothie

Ingredients

Oats: I used old-fashioned rolled oats. My favorite is Organic Bob's Red Mill old-fashioned oats. You may also use instant or quick oats.
Chia Seeds: I used organic chia seeds from Costco. They are rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein.
Milk: I used whole milk in this recipe. However, canned unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk works well as a plant-based option.
Greek Yogurt: I used homemade hung curd (Greek yogurt) in this recipe.
Sweetener: I used maple syrup. You can also use honey, agave, coconut sugar, or brown sugar.
Berries: I used raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries; you can use any berries or seasonal fruits of your choice.

How to Make Chia Seed Overnight Oats

In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of old-fashioned oats, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, ¼ cup of Greek yogurt, ½ cup of milk, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Mix well with a spoon.

Note: This recipe serves one person. You can also soak in individual serving containers.

Step to soak oats, chia seeds, milk and yogurt collage

Cover the container with a lid. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

Step to soak overnight oats in a bowl collage

If you find it too thick after chilling, you can thin it out with a little extra liquid before serving. Top with fresh sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and slivered almonds.

Expert Tips

Do not use expired chia seeds; they do not gel well.
It’s essential to soak old-fashioned rolled oats and chia seeds properly, then refrigerate them for at least 3–4 hours or overnight, allowing them to absorb the liquid and develop a gel-like consistency. You cannot use steel-cut oats for this recipe; however, you may use instant or quick oats in case you dont have rolled oats.

Variations & Substitutions

Fruits: You may use any seasonal fruits of your choice, like berries, mangoes, peaches, and more.
Vegan: Use plant-based milk like light coconut milk or almond milk. Substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt.
Nut Butters: To add protein intake, add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
Nuts & Seeds: I used slivered almonds; you may use pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or hemp seeds.

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