Easy Overnight Oats

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I love this overnight oats recipe! It's easy to make-ahead for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. You can add-in your favorite toppings, fruit, or nuts.

Submitted by sonjagroset
Updated on March 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
1
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Looking for a make-ahead breakfast that’ll keep you full until lunch? Try overnight oats with yogurt!  

How to Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Easy Overnight Oats Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade overnight oats with yogurt: 

  • Milk: Use cow’s milk, oat milk, almond milk, or whatever milk alternative you prefer. 
  • Yogurt: Greek yogurt lends richness, flavor, and lots of protein to help you take on the day. 
  • Oats: Make sure to use rolled oats.  
  • Honey: Honey lends subtle sweetness. 
  • Chia seeds: Fiber-rich chia seeds add flavor and nutrition. 
  • Cinnamon: Enhance the overall flavor with ground cinnamon. 
  • Berries: Choose fresh, plump, vibrant berries.

Recipe Tip

Though this recipe calls for blueberries, you can use almost any fruit. Bananas, peaches, or any variety of berries work best.

How to Make Overnight Oats With Greek Yogurt 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make overnight oats with Greek yogurt: 

  1. Combine all the ingredients (besides the fruit) in a jar, seal, and shake. 
  2. Open the jar and fold in the fruit. 
  3. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight. 

Can You Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt Ahead of Time? 

This overnight oat recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can prepare the oats in jars and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I absolutely love this recipe,” says Dawn Ella Gaede. “I add a layer of peanut butter on the bottom of the jar or container. Yum!!”

“Excellent,” raves Allrecipes Allstar France C. “Loved this tasty breakfast! I'm making it again tonight. This is so versatile, you can easily use different fruits or milks. I made it with nonfat milk last night, but tonight I will use almond milk. The consistency is perfect.”

“Outstanding,” according to Rae. “Great portable breakfast. I added baked apples spiced with cinnamon and a tablespoon of mixed nut butter. Heated briefly in the microwave at work — delicious and filling!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup rolled oats

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste

  • ¼ cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine milk, yogurt, oats, honey, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a 1/2-pint jar with a lid; cover and shake until combined.

    ingredients shaken together in a jar to combine

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  3. Fold in blueberries.

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  4. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Enjoy!

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From the Editor

The amount of cinnamon in this recipe has been reduced based on review feedback. The original recipe called for 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
6g Fat
40g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 230mg 18%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 337mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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