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Creamy overnight oats recipe served chilled with a thick pudding-like texture.

Overnight Oats Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Mix rolled oats and milk with chia seeds and Greek yogurt for a creamy, chilled breakfast pudding ready after an easy overnight rest in the fridge.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

  • Mason Jar – 16 ounces

Ingredients
 

2 Ingredient Base

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice

My Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt non-fat
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter & Jelly

  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup strawberries diced
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed

Apple Pie

  • 1/4 cup apples diced
  • 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Banana Nutella

  • 1/2 banana sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Almond Joy

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon almonds chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Blueberry Lemon Muffin

  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Pinch salt

Maple Brown Sugar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the oats, milk, and any selected add-ins and flavor ingredients to a large glass container, then stir until evenly blended. The mixture should look loose and milky, with no chia seed clumps stuck along the bottom or sides.
  • Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight. After a longer chill, the oats should look thicker and more cohesive, like a soft pudding rather than cereal in milk.
  • Remove the cover and stir the chilled oats before eating, adding a little more milk or water if desired. A properly chilled jar should offer gentle resistance to the spoon while still feeling creamy.

Notes

Texture adjustment: If the oats feel too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or water right before serving. If they seem too loose, give them more time in the refrigerator to fully hydrate.
Chia seed handling: Stir the ingredients thoroughly when combining, making sure to scrape the bottom corners of the container so the chia seeds do not form dense gel pockets.
Crunchy toppings: Keep crisp elements like nuts, granola, or sliced bananas separate until serving to preserve their texture and freshness.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Keyword chia seeds, Make-Ahead Breakfast, overnight oats recipe, rolled oats