Overnight Oats with Chia (Print View)

Creamy oats blended with chia seeds and fresh blueberries for a wholesome morning start.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
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 blueberries and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds if using.
04 - Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
05 - In the morning, stir gently, add an extra drizzle of honey if desired, and enjoy straight from the jar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You genuinely don't have to think about breakfast for four days straight, which is the kind of small freedom that improves everything.
  • The texture is naturally creamy without feeling heavy, and the blueberries stay bright and tart instead of turning to mush.
  • Chia seeds are kind of like tiny flavor sponges that make the whole thing feel more substantial than it actually is.
02 -
  • Don't pack the jars too tightly or the oats won't absorb the liquid evenly—think of them as needing space to breathe and expand overnight.
  • If you use yogurt that's too thick or full-fat, the mixture can become almost solid, which some people love and others find too dense, so start with plain Greek and adjust next time if needed.
03 -
  • Make all four jars at once on a Sunday night, line them up like a little breakfast army in your refrigerator, and suddenly your mornings become exponentially easier.
  • If you're making these for people with different preferences, layer the mix into smaller jars and let each person add their own toppings, because everyone has strong opinions about blueberry quantity.
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