Overnight Oats with Chia (Printable)

Creamy oats paired with chia seeds and fresh blueberries for a wholesome start to your day.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or sealable containers, approximately 1 cup per jar.
03 - Top each jar with a generous layer of fresh blueberries and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds if using.
04 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and reach desired texture.
05 - Stir gently in the morning, add an extra drizzle of honey if desired, and consume directly from the jar.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required — no stove, no oven, just a bowl and a spoon.
  • Meal-prep friendly — make four jars at once and enjoy them all week long.
  • Balanced nutrition — 13 g of protein and 44 g of carbohydrates per serving keep you full and energized.
  • Endlessly customizable — swap the fruit, change the milk, or add your favorite toppings.
  • Vegetarian and easily made vegan — simple swaps make it work for nearly every diet.
02 -
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats — quick oats will become too soft and mushy after soaking overnight.
  • Stir before sealing — give the mixture one final stir right before closing the jars to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
  • Add toppings in the morning — for the crispiest almond slices, sprinkle them on just before eating rather than the night before.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste — start with 2 tbsp of honey and add more in the morning once you have tasted the soaked oats.
  • Make it your own — a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter stirred in before refrigerating adds richness and extra protein.
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