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Overnight oats recipe with blueberries and peanut butter in a glass jar

Easy Overnight Oats Recipe (5 Minutes, No Cooking!)

This overnight oats recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for busy mornings. Made with rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and your favorite toppings, it’s customizable, weight-loss friendly, and packed with fiber. Meal prep five jars in under 10 minutes for stress-free mornings all week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time (Chill) 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Rolled oats Old-fashioned oats not quick oats
  • ½ cup Almond milk Or milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds Optional for thickness and fiber
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt Optional for creaminess
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup Or honey monk fruit, or sweetener
  • – – Cinnamon To taste
  • – – Fresh fruit Add in morning banana, berries, etc.
  • – – Nut butter Optional topping for flavor & satiety
  • Note: Add your own toppings just before serving.

Equipment

  • 1 Mason Jar 8 to 12 oz, with lid
  • 1 Spoon For stirring and serving

Method
 

  1. Add ingredients to jar
  2. In an 8–12 oz mason jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, Greek yogurt (optional), maple syrup, and cinnamon.
  3. Stir thoroughly
  4. Use a spoon to mix all ingredients until well combined.
  5. Seal and refrigerate
  6. Close the lid tightly and place in the refrigerator overnight (6–12 hours).
  7. Add toppings and enjoy
  8. In the morning, stir again and top with fresh fruit, nut butter, or granola just before eating.

Notes

To make vegan, skip Greek yogurt or use plant-based yogurt.
For low-sugar, omit maple syrup and use mashed banana or monk fruit.
Store in fridge up to 5 days.
For warm oats, microwave for 30–45 seconds before serving.