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A jar of overnight oats topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and drizzled peanut butter, placed on a rustic burlap cloth with a spoon beside it.

Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

Creamy, quick, and highly customizable, this Overnight Oats Recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Just mix your ingredients, refrigerate, and enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Soak time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mason jar or container with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Serving bowl Optional
  • Refrigerator for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups milk of choice e.g., almond, soy, or dairy milk
  • ½ cup plain yogurt coconut yogurt for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
  • 2 –3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey agave for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • Toppings: fresh fruit nuts, spices (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl (or individual jars), combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
  • Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well-blended.
  • Cover the bowl or seal the jars, then place in the refrigerator overnight (at least 4 hours).
  • In the morning, stir the oats. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk. If it’s too thin, stir in an extra teaspoon of chia seeds.
  • Top with your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices just before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are labeled certified gluten-free.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Add fresh fruits like bananas or berries right before serving to avoid browning.
  • I’m not a certified nutritionist; the nutritional information is an estimate.