Overnight Oats with Chia (Printable Version)

Nutritious oats combined with chia seeds and blueberries for a quick and wholesome morning start.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or containers, approximately 1 cup per jar.
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 overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
05 - In the morning, stir gently, add an extra drizzle of honey if desired, and enjoy directly from the jar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required — the refrigerator does all the work while you sleep.
  • Ready in 10 minutes of active prep, then simply chill overnight for at least 6 hours.
  • Makes 4 jars at once — ideal for a full week of grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • Naturally nutritious — each jar delivers 13 g of protein and wholesome carbohydrates from oats and blueberries.
  • Easily adaptable — works with dairy or plant-based milk and yogurt, and suits vegetarian and vegan diets.
  • Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making meal prep genuinely convenient.
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten, as standard oats may be processed in facilities that handle wheat.
  • Check allergen labels carefully — this recipe may contain milk (if using dairy), nuts (if using almonds), and potential gluten from oats.
  • Stir before refrigerating to ensure the chia seeds are fully dispersed and do not clump together during chilling.
  • Prep on Sunday for four ready-made breakfasts that stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Add toppings just before eating if you prefer your almonds to retain a crunch rather than softening overnight.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste — start with 2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup and add more in the morning if desired.
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