Overnight Oats (3 Ways) | Simple Care Finds

Overnight Oats

Chef’s secret to creamy (not watery) overnight oats: use the golden ratio, add a thickener (chia), and let it sit at least 6 hours. Wake up to breakfast done.

⏱️ Prep 5 min

🕒 Chill 6–12 hrs

🥣 Makes 1 jar

✨ Meal Prep 3 days

Base Recipe (1 Jar)

½ cup rolled oats not instant
½ cup milk of choice (dairy or almond/oat)
¼ cup Greek yogurt (or more milk)
1 tbsp chia seeds thickens
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt (makes flavors pop)

✨ Topping ideas (Pinterest-pretty)

Berries (fresh)

Banana (sweet)

Nut butter (creamy)

Granola (crunch)

Chocolate chips (treat)

Want thicker oats? Use a little more chia or reduce milk by 2 tbsp.

Instructions + 3 Flavor Combos

1

Mix
In a jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Stir well (no dry pockets).
2

Chill
Cover and refrigerate 6–12 hours. Oats absorb + chia thickens into creamy goodness.
3

Finish
Stir in the morning. Add a splash of milk if needed. Top and enjoy cold (or microwave 30–45 sec).

🍓 3 Favorite Flavor Combos

Strawberry Cheesecake: add 1 tbsp cream cheese (or extra yogurt) + diced strawberries + graham crumbs.
PB Chocolate: stir in 1 tbsp peanut butter + 1 tsp cocoa + chocolate chips on top.
Apple Pie: add ½ tsp cinnamon + diced apples + walnuts + drizzle of maple.

Protein boost: add 1 scoop protein powder (you may need +2–3 tbsp milk).