Easy Creamy Overnight Oats Recipe for Healthy Meal Prep Week
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe that delivers creamy texture and balanced flavor, perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (unsweetened almond milk preferred, but dairy, oat, or soy milk works)
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional but recommended)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (75g) fresh or frozen berries (blueberries or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds (optional, toasted almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup (90g) rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup (240ml) milk and ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine until evenly moistened.
- Add 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk or stir until honey is fully dissolved.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into 4 mason jars or airtight containers, leaving space at the top for expansion.
- Top each jar with ½ cup (75g) fresh or frozen berries and sprinkle with nuts or seeds if using.
- Seal lids tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until oats thicken to a creamy consistency.
- In the morning, stir the oats if desired. Eat cold or warm gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chia seeds add fiber and thicken the oats. Adjust milk quantity if texture is too thick or runny. Consume within 3-4 days for best freshness. Keep nuts separate if prepping for multiple days to avoid sogginess. Frozen berries can be added before soaking; fresh fruit is best added just before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 jar (1/4 of
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 79
- Protein: 1012
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