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These overnight oats have just 6 ingredients and easy to prep ahead of time for those busy weeks. There's no better way to start your morning than with a healthy and balanced breakfast.

The Best Overnight Oats

Christina
These overnight oats have just 6 ingredients and easy to prep ahead of time for those busy weeks. There's no better way to start your morning than with a healthy and balanced breakfast.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Course Breakfast
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup milk
  • optional toppings: fruit, peanut butter, almond butter, nuts etc.

Instructions
 

  • Add the ingredients to a mason jar or container. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and place in the refrgierator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Stir before serving. Serve with optional toppings or enjoy plain.

Notes

  1. Oats: We're using old-fashioned oats for this recipe. If needing this recipe to gluten free, make sure that you use certified GF oats.
  2. Milk: Any type of milk can be used. I normally use almond milk or oat milk.
  3. Chia Seeds: If you're not a fan of chia seeds (some people aren't), you can omit these.
Keyword cold oats, healthy breakfast ideas, oatmeal, oats, overnight oats
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