Simple Maple Overnight Oats
Make the easiest overnight oats recipe with Greek yogurt & maple syrup. Just combine, chill overnight, and enjoy a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- spoon
- whisk
- jar with lid or plastic wrap
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk, or milk alternative
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a pint-sized jar or a medium bowl with a lid, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir all the ingredients together vigorously with a spoon or a small whisk until they are thoroughly combined and no clumps of yogurt or dry oats remain.
- Press down on the oatmeal mixture with the back of your spoon to submerge all the oats fully in the liquid.
- Seal the jar or cover the bowl tightly with its lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for up to 5 days. The mixture will thicken significantly as the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid.
- The next morning, remove the oats from the refrigerator. Give them a good stir to create a creamy consistency. If the mixture is too thick, stir in an additional tablespoon or two of milk.
- Serve the oats cold directly from the jar, or transfer them to a bowl. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of additional maple syrup.
Notes
If the mixture is too thick, stir in an additional tablespoon or two of milk before serving. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of additional maple syrup.