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Easy Overnight Oats No-Cook Healthy Breakfast

Shruthi
Easy overnight oats are a quick, no-cook breakfast made by soaking oats overnight.They are nutritious, filling, and highly customizable.Perfect for meal prep, they save time on busy mornings.Healthy, delicious, and ready straight from the fridge.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine healthy, International
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ¼ cup yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Fresh fruits (banana, berries, apple slices)
  • Nuts or seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a jar or bowl, add rolled oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds.
  • Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  • Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  • In the morning, stir and top with fruits or nuts before serving.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for best texture.
  • Adjust milk quantity for thicker or thinner oats.
  • Sweeteners can be added or skipped as desired.
  • Yogurt adds creaminess but is optional.
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword easy oats recipe, Healthy Breakfast, meal prep breakfast, no-cook oats, Overnight oats