Easy Overnight Oats (4 Flavors)

Overnight oats saved my mornings. Instead of rushing to make breakfast or grabbing something unhealthy on the way out the door, I spend 10 minutes the night before making four jars of overnight oats. In the morning, I grab one from the fridge and breakfast is done. No cooking, no cleanup, no thinking.

The base recipe is ridiculously simple — oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds — and you can customize it a hundred different ways. I’m sharing my four favorite flavors: peanut butter banana, mixed berry, apple cinnamon, and chocolate. My kids each have their own favorite, so I make a different flavor in each jar and everyone’s happy.

Sarah Mitchell

Easy Overnight Oats (4 Flavors)

Overnight oats saved my mornings. Instead of rushing to make breakfast or grabbing something unhealthy on the way out the door, I spend 10 minutes the night before making four jars of overnight oats.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk of your choice
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• Peanut Butter Banana: 1 tbsp peanut butter + 1/2 sliced banana
• Mixed Berry: 1/3 cup mixed berries + splash of vanilla
• Apple Cinnamon: 1/2 diced apple + 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1 tbsp walnuts
• Chocolate: 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tbsp chocolate chips + 1 tbsp almond butter

Method

 

1. In a mason jar or container, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and sweetener. Stir well.
2. Add your chosen flavor mix-ins and stir again.
3. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
4. In the morning, stir the oats. Add a splash of milk if they're too thick.
5. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or additional toppings if desired.
6. Eat cold straight from the jar, or microwave for 1-2 minutes if you prefer them warm.

Notes

Old-fashioned rolled oats work best — don't use quick oats or steel-cut oats. The chia seeds are optional but they add thickness and nutrition. Overnight oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, so you can meal prep an entire week on Sunday night. The oats soften perfectly overnight and taste creamy without any cooking.