These maple yogurt chia overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast to fuel busy days. Simply mix all the ingredients together in a container the night before, pop in the fridge, and wake up to the perfect healthy breakfast.
Overnight oats have been our saving grace in this season of life! I started making them on a regular basis early on in my pregnancy (they were one of the only breakfasts that I could tolerate). My boyfriend has enjoyed them as a quick breakfast on early mornings working as a personal trainer, and I have continued to enjoy them all throughout my postpartum (hello, breastfeeding hunger)!
This was inspired by my Greek yogurt banana overnight oats on this site, and pairs well with this Mint, Mango, and Avocado Kale Smoothie. I also like to enjoy them alongside a few scrambled eggs for some extra protein.
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Ingredients
- Milk: You can make this recipe with your preferred type of milk, dairy or non-dairy, but I like to use organic whole cow’s milk or goat milk.
- Yogurt: Yogurt makes these overnight oats thick and creamy. Use your preferred unsweetened and unflavoured dairy or non-dairy milk. I like full fat dairy yogurt. Pro tip: Greek yogurt makes them extra thick and creamy!
- Rolled oats: Regular old-fashioned rolled oats should be used. Instant oats and steel cut oats won’t work because they don’t absorb liquid the same way that regular rolled oats do.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds help to thicken the mixture and give you a healthy dose of fibre and omega-3s.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup gives the oats a lovely hint of sweetness. It is my sweetener of choice for overnight oats, but feel free to use honey instead. Just reduce the honey amount to ½ or ¾ of a tablespoon since honey is a bit sweeter than maple syrup.
- Sea salt: Just as in most sweet recipes, a pinch of salt is added to the oats to enhance the flavours. I have forgotten to add it a few times, and I really notice that something is missing.
See recipe card for quantities.
Base Recipe (The Perfect Ratio)
After doing a lot of experimenting, I have found the perfect ratio of milk, yogurt, and oats to be 1:1:1. For one serving of overnight oats, that would be ½ cup each of milk, yogurt, and oats. A tablespoon of chia seeds, a tablespoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt are the perfect additions to the base of milk, yogurt, and oats.
Instructions
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- Step 1: Combine the milk, yogurt, rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and salt in a jar or container.
- Step 2: Stir to combine. Cover your container or jar with a lid and refrigerate overnight.
- Step 3: In the morning, stir the mixture, add your favourite toppings, and enjoy.
Hint: You can scale up the ingredients as desired to make a big batch that will feed a family or last all week long since overnight oats keep in the fridge for five days.
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Variations
- Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats – Add a teaspoon of lemon zest when you’re mixing up your overnight oats. Top with fresh blueberries.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats – Mix in a little peanut butter and a spoonful of chocolate chips. Top with a drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkle of chocolate chips in the morning. Add some raspberries to offset the richness!
- Coffee Overnight Oats – Replace some or all of the milk with cooled coffee. Top with banana slices in the morning.
Also try this Mocha Overnight Oats recipe on my website!
Equipment
- Glass jars or containers. I love Weck brand jars, as well as Anchor or Pyrex glass storage containers for overnight oats. You can also use a regular 16-oz/500 mL glass jar of any kind for a single serving of overnight oats. It’ll leave you just enough room to add some toppings.
Storage
Store overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Top Tip
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FAQ
Answer: Yes, you can. I prefer a ratio of 1 part yogurt to 1 part milk, but feel free to use all yogurt if that’s all you have on hand. It’ll result in overnight oats that are extra creamy.
It all depends on your goals. I recommend a breakfast with a balance of carbs, protein, and fat, which is why I like to enjoy overnight oats alongside eggs.
Related
Looking for other overnight oats recipes? Try these:
I hope that you love these maple yogurt chia overnight oats! If you make them, let me know how you enjoyed them with a comment and rating. And if you share a photo to Instagram, tag it @upbeet.kitchen and #upbeetkitchen.
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Maple Yogurt Chia Overnight Oats
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a glass jar or container and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, give it a good stir and add your desired toppings. I like peanut butter and blueberries. See notes section for a few fun variations!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours+
- Category: Breakfast
Britney says
Made this a few times last week! Hubby and I loved it. I’m going to make a bigger batch for breakfast this coming week.
Allison says
That’s great to hear, Britney! Thanks!