Description
Overnight chia oats are a creamy, satisfying breakfast. They combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the subtle crunch of chia seeds. This recipe is simple to prep the night before. It is endlessly customizable with fresh berries, nuts, honey, or cinnamon. This nutrient-packed bowl is a great start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, yogurt
Instructions
- Combine oats, chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract (if using), maple syrup or honey (if using), and a pinch of salt in a jar or container.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed and no clumps remain.
- Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the overnight chia oats. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, or a dollop of yogurt.
- Serve cold and enjoy your healthy overnight oats with chia seeds.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, add more chia seeds. For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
- Experiment with different types of milk, like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk, for varied flavors and nutritional profiles.
- Prepare multiple jars of overnight chia oats for convenient meal prep throughout the week.
- Store leftover overnight chia oats in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For weight loss, focus on unsweetened milk and natural sweeteners like fruit.
- Add protein powder for overnight oats with chia and protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg