Basic Overnight Oats: A Simple & Healthy Breakfast
This Basic Overnight Oats recipe is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast: creamy, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. With just 5 minutes of prep the night before, you’ll wake up to a no-cook, grab-and-go meal that’s healthy, filling, and delicious. Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings!
Equipment
- mason jar or airtight container for prepping and storing oats
- spoon to mix ingredients well
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, add oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir everything well until fully combined and the oats are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4–6 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and thicken.
- In the morning, stir and enjoy cold or warmed up. Add toppings like fruit, nut butter, nuts, or seeds as desired.
Notes
These oats are a blank canvas — add fruit, nut butter, seeds, or spices to customize. They last up to 5 days in the fridge, making them perfect for meal prep.