The ultimate make-ahead breakfast. Prep these the night before and wake up to a creamy, satisfying, no-cook breakfast that keeps you full until lunch. We've included five flavour variations — from classic banana to chocolate peanut butter — so you never get bored.
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Add the oats, milk, Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener to a jar or container with a lid. Stir well to combine — make sure there are no dry oat patches at the bottom.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and the chia seeds will swell, creating a creamy, pudding-like texture.
In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If they seem too thick, add a splash more milk and stir again. The consistency should be creamy but spoonable.
Add your toppings just before eating. Enjoy cold straight from the jar, or warm gently in the microwave for 1–2 minutes if you prefer.
Use rolled oats — not instant (too mushy) or steel-cut (too chewy when soaked)
The chia seeds are optional but they significantly improve the texture and add protein and omega-3
Prep 5 jars on Sunday for the whole week — they keep for 5 days in the fridge
Greek yoghurt is the key to making overnight oats genuinely creamy and filling — don't skip it
Instead of Greek yoghurt → use Coconut yoghurt
For a dairy-free, vegan version
Instead of Milk → use Oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
All work well — oat milk gives the creamiest result
Instead of Maple syrup → use Medjool date (blended with the milk)
Adds natural sweetness and a caramel note
Overnight oats (without fresh toppings) keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for weekly meal prep.
Enjoy cold or microwave for 1–2 minutes with a splash of milk. Stir halfway through.
The entire point of this recipe is to make it ahead. Prep 5 at once for the whole week.
Per 1 jar (base recipe, approx. 320g)
420kcal
Calories
22g
Protein
54g
Carbs
12g
Fat
8g
Fibre
* Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a guide only. Values may vary depending on exact ingredients used.
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