A simple and delicious no-cook breakfast you can make ahead in jars. Perfect for meal prepping, these overnight oats are ready in 5 minutes and last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes + overnight chilling
Yield:1 serving 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:No-cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Protein powder, fruit, nuts, seeds for toppings
Instructions
Combine oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a jar or container.
Stir well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Stir again before serving. Add your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, use less milk or add more chia seeds.
Experiment with different types of milk like almond, soy, or oat milk.
Add a scoop of protein powder for a high-protein breakfast.