Overnight Oats with Chia (Print)

Creamy oats with chia seeds and fresh blueberries, sweetened with a touch of honey for a quick breakfast.

# 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 all ingredients are fully incorporated and evenly distributed.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or sealable containers, approximately 1 cup per jar, ensuring equal distribution.
03 - Top each jar with a generous layer of fresh blueberries and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds if desired.
04 - Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and achieve a creamy consistency.
05 - In the morning, gently stir the contents, add an additional drizzle of honey if desired, and consume directly from the jar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you actually eat breakfast instead of skipping it while rushing out the door.
  • The chia seeds do something magical overnight, creating this creamy texture that feels indulgent but genuinely nourishes you.
  • You can prep an entire week's worth in the time it takes to watch one episode of something, then just grab and go.
  • Fresh blueberries stay perfectly bright and tart against the creamy oats—it's the breakfast equivalent of a flavor surprise.
02 -
  • Layer your blueberries on top rather than mixing them in—when they're submerged in the oat mixture overnight, they lose their brightness and blur into the cream like they've given up on being noticed.
  • The almonds must go in fresh on eating day, not layered at night, because they'll absorb moisture and transform into chewy disappointments instead of staying crispy.
03 -
  • Make the oat mixture in a measuring cup instead of a bowl—you can pour it directly into jars with zero spillage and maximum efficiency.
  • If you forget and eat one of these within a few hours, it'll still be good but less creamy because the chia and oats haven't fully worked their magic, so patience genuinely improves the experience.
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