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Best Overnight Oats Recipe

Creamy Best Overnight Oats made with simple ingredients.Perfect healthy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.Easy to customize with chocolate, peanut butter, or berries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Base Overnight Oats

  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk unsweetened almond milk works great
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or additional milk
  • 1 –2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Toppings of choice: fruit nut butter, nuts, seeds, coconut, granola, or chocolate chips

Chocolate Chip Version

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

Peanut Butter Version

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Berry Version

  • ¼ cup fresh berries
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or chia jam

Instructions
 

  • Add rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a jar or airtight container.
  • Stir everything together until fully combined.
  • Seal the container with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • For quicker soaking, refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours.
  • The next morning, stir the Best Overnight Oats well.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk until your desired consistency is reached.
  • Add toppings and enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

Chocolate Chip Instructions

  • Stir 1 tablespoon chocolate chips into the oat mixture before refrigerating.
  • Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top before serving.

Peanut Butter Instructions

  • Mix ½ tablespoon peanut butter into the oats before chilling.
  • Drizzle the remaining peanut butter over the oats before serving.

Berry Instructions

  • Stir 2 tablespoons berries into the overnight oat mixture before chilling.
  • Top with strawberry jam and remaining fresh berries before serving.

Notes

  • Swap almond milk with oat milk, dairy milk, or coconut milk.
  • Greek yogurt can be replaced with dairy-free yogurt.
  • Add cinnamon, cocoa powder, or espresso powder for extra flavor.
  • Top with bananas, berries, nuts, coconut flakes, or granola.
  • Use gluten-free certified oats if needed.