Overnight Oats
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- fresh berries – (for serving)
- nuts – chopped (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the old-fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, and fine salt.
2. In a measuring cup, whisk the whole milk, plain yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the liquid over the oat mixture and stir until evenly moistened. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
4. Divide into two containers, cover, and refrigerate 6–12 hours, until the oats are tender and the mixture is creamy.
5. Stir and serve cold. Top with fresh berries and nuts (chopped) for serving.
Overnight oats are a creamy, no-cook breakfast made by soaking rolled oats in milk until they become tender and spoonable. The result is cool, lightly sweet, and comforting, with a pleasant chew balanced by yogurt’s richness if used. It’s endlessly adaptable, taking well to fresh fruit, nuts, and spices added just before serving.
The technique draws from Swiss bircher muesli, which softened oats in dairy and fruit for a nourishing, ready-to-eat meal. In recent decades, the method spread globally under the name “overnight oats,” popularized for its convenience, portability, and make-ahead appeal. Today it bridges tradition and modern prep, offering a reliable base that suits many palates and routines.