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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch » Overnight Oats with Chia

    Published: Mar 26, 2020 · Modified: Jan 24, 2023 by Marianne Rogerson · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Overnight Oats with Chia

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    These easy overnight oats with chia seeds are a quick, easy and healthy breakfast option.

    Overnight oats are a healthy way to start your day, and if you are someone who is pushed for time in the morning, they are a great option as you can just grab them from the fridge and they are ready to eat.

    overnight oats chia

    These chia overnight oats are so easy to make and really delicious. I hope your family likes them as much as mine does.

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    Overnight oats ingredients

    This overnight oats healthy recipe uses oats, chia seeds, coconut milk, yoghurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract.

    There is a fair bit of flexibility when it comes to making basic overnight oats. You can use any oats you like and your own personal preference of milk and yoghurt.

    Looking for more easy breakfast recipes? See how to make homemade acai bowls here.

    You can also add a variety of additional ingredients to make it your own recipe.

    Overnight oats with chia ingredients in a jar

    How to make overnight oats

    The best thing about overnight oats is how easy they are to make. You simply add all the ingredients for your overnight oats in a jar (I like to use a mason jar like this one), give them a good stir and then pop them in the fridge overnight.

    In the morning you have a ready-made breakfast you can just grab and go.

    You may also like: Our delicious Homemade Granola Recipe

    Getting the right overnight oats ratio

    For this overnight oats recipe, I use the ratio ½ cup oats + ½ cup milk + 1 tablespoon chia seeds. This works perfectly for the oats and chia to absorb all the liquid and give the right consistency.

    I find the yoghurt adds creaminess and the maple syrup and vanilla are there for flavor and sweetness.

    What milk to use in overnight oats

    I like to make my overnight oats with coconut milk. However, this is totally up to your personal preference and any milk will do.

    I have also made overnight oats with almond milk, which works really well and you could also use normal dairy milk, soy milk or any other milk you like.

    Overnight Oats with Chia in a jar with spoon

    What yoghurt to use in overnight oats

    As with the milk, you can use any yoghurt in overnight oats, based on your personal preferences.

    I like to make overnight oats with greek yoghurt. It's the yoghurt I always have in my fridge and it makes the overnight oats nice and creamy. I have also made these with coconut yoghurt, which is yummy too.

    Can you make overnight oats with quick oats?

    Yes you can! You can use any oats you can find - quick, rolled, steel cut... I prefer to use rolled oats. Quick oats will be a little softer, but should also be ready a little quicker.

    Other overnight oats ideas

    There are loads of things you can add to a basic overnight oats recipe. You can experiment and brainstorm to your heart's content when it comes to stir-ins. Here are some ideas to get you started:

    • Add a spoonful of peanut butter
    • Stir in some grated apple
    • Add some fruit puree or apple sauce
    • Stir in some of your favorite nuts or seeds
    • Add in some Cacao nibs
    • Stir in some cinnamon or orange zest for flavoring

    How to serve overnight oats

    You can eat these overnight oats straight from the jar exactly as they are. Or choose to add your own toppings.

    Overnight oats breakfast

    My favorite way is to eat overnights with berries. I like to add a fruit puree (I whizz up some strawberries and raspberries in the small mixer attachment of my stick blender) then top with blueberries and raspberries. Delicious!

    Are overnight oats healthy?

    They might taste creamy and sweet like a pudding, but overnight oats are a healthy way to start your day.

    Oats are rich in a number of nutrients, such as fiber, carbohydrates, plant-based protein and B Vitamins.

    You can read more about the benefits of eating oats here.

    Chia seeds are full of nutrients too and are well known as a super food. They are a fantastic source of Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron and calcium. They are also a good source of protein.

    Like this recipe? You may also like these:

    • Homemade Acai Bowl
    • Homemade Granola
    • Date and Oat Slice
    • ANZAC Slice

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    Overnight Oats with Chia

    These overnight oats with chia seeds are a quick, easy and healthy breakfast option.
    4.41 from 20 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 482kcal
    Author: Marianne Rogerson

    Equipment

    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • Mason Jars 8 oz

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup oats
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon greek yoghurt
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Add oats and chia seeds to jar.
    • Pour in milk.
    • Add remaining ingredients and stir together until well mixed.
    • Store in fridge overnight until ready to eat.

    Notes

    You can substitute the coconut milk with any milk - almond, soy, dairy etc.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Shiwano she says

      September 06, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      Wow Thanks

      I was scared of leaving my oats and chia overnight. I got no time in the morning to make breakfast let alone sit and have it.

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