Overnight Oats with Chia (Printable)

Creamy oats with chia seeds and fresh blueberries, perfect for a quick nutritious start.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
09 - 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional
10 - Extra honey for drizzling, optional

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated and uniform.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or airtight containers, filling each with approximately 1 cup of mixture.
03 - Distribute fresh blueberries generously over each jar and add 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds per jar if desired.
04 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to hydrate and soften completely.
05 - Stir gently in the morning, add additional honey drizzle if preferred, and consume directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required — the oats soften overnight in the refrigerator, no heat needed.
  • Meal-prep friendly — make four jars at once and enjoy breakfasts for up to four days.
  • Naturally nutritious — packed with protein from Greek yogurt, fiber from chia seeds, and antioxidants from fresh blueberries.
  • Easily customizable — swap fruits, adjust sweetness, or make it fully vegan with plant-based milk and yogurt.
  • Perfectly portable — sealed jars travel beautifully, making them ideal for busy mornings on the go.
02 -
  • Choose the right oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best creamy texture — avoid instant oats or steel-cut oats for this recipe.
  • Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten.
  • Nut allergy: Simply skip the sliced almonds — the jars are just as delicious without them.
  • Sweetness control: Start with 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup and adjust to your taste before dividing into jars.
  • Storage: The sealed jars keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making them perfect for weekly meal prep.
  • Allergen note: Contains milk if using dairy, nuts if using almonds, and may contain gluten if oats are not certified gluten-free. Always check all ingredient labels.
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