Simple Creamy Overnight Oats

Name: Simple Creamy Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup milk of your choice; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon chia seeds; 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup fresh berries or sliced fruit

A creamy, make ahead breakfast that takes the stress out of your busy weekday mornings.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 19, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

4 hours 5 minutes

Serves

Overnight oats are a total lifesaver when you have a busy week ahead. You just mix everything together in a jar the night before and let the fridge do all the hard work while you sleep. It is honestly the easiest way to start your day with a healthy meal.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how much you can customize it. I love adding fresh berries or a spoonful of peanut butter depending on what I have in the pantry. Just remember to use rolled oats because they hold their texture perfectly overnight.

🧺 Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk of your choice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh berries or sliced fruit

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Add the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla to a clean jar or small container.
2
Stir everything well until the mixture is fully combined.
3
Cover the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
4
In the morning, give the oats a quick stir and add your favorite fresh fruit on top before serving.

💡 Tips

You can keep these oats in the fridge for up to four days, which makes them perfect for meal prepping on a Sunday. If the oats seem too thick in the morning, just splash in a little extra milk to get your preferred consistency.

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