This Quick and Easy Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds recipe makes for a simple healthy breakfast for those busy mornings. These are versatile and can be customized by adding your favorite add in’s and fruit toppings! Takes less than five minutes of prep time!

Makes 1 serving

Enjoy the benefits of eating breakfast with little effort. These Overnight Oats are loaded with superfoods like oats, chia seeds, real fruit, and packed with 16 grams of protein!

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are made by combining old fashioned rolled oats and chia seeds with your preferred milk of choice. The oats and chia seeds soak up some of the milk and soften a bit, yet retain some of their chewy texture! These overnight oats are filling and so very delicious!

Do you eat overnight oats cold or warm them up?

You can warm them if you desire-but this overnight oats recipe is meant to be eaten straight from the fridge! Trust me, cold overnight oats are super delicious!

This Quick and Easy Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds recipe is a healthy breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings.

Here’s what you need to make them:

• Old fashioned oats– I like to use toasted old fashioned rolled oats. You can use gluten-free, if desired.
• Chia seeds– for added protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
• Zero sugar Greek yogurt – you could also use plain yogurt or flavored yogurt, if desired. I love using Chobani zero sugar Greek yogurt-which is packed protein!
• Milk of your choice– you can use skim, unsweetened almond, coconut, soy, etc. I like to use Farilife skim milk for added protein.
• Pure vanilla extract– for flavor.
• Fruit for topping: such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, bananas 
• Sugar free syrup– for sweetener. I like to use ChocZero no sugar added maple syrup or honey. You can save 10% on your order with discount code: POUNDDROPPER. Click the link below to order.

What are Chia seeds and what are the benefits of adding them to this recipe?

Chia seeds are tiny black and white seeds from the plant called Salvia Hispanic L. Thy are believed to be native to Central America. These seeds are highly nutritious! They are packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and B3.

What fruit could I add to these overnight oats?

• sliced strawberries
• blackberries
• blueberries
• kiwi
• raspberries
• bananas 
• chopped apples

What other toppings or add in’s could I add?

• Peanut butter
• Nutella
• Mini M&M’s
• Granola
• Cinnamon
• Chopped nuts

What containers can I use for these Overnight Oats?

You can use 16 oz. plastic or glass containers. If you have mason jars, those will work as well. I love using these 16 oz. glass containers from Amazon. They come in a 4 pack with lids- and are perfect for meal prep!

You can find them HERE.

How do I make these Quick and Easy Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds?

In a 16 oz. container combine, chia seeds, oats, Greek yogurt and milk. 

Whisk to combine thoroughly.

Stir in vanilla extract, and sugar free syrup or Choczero honey.

Cover the container with lid and store in fridge

for at least 2 hours or overnight.

The next morning, stir and top with your favorite fruit toppings!

Feel free to meal prep additional servings and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats- you can use gluten-free, if desired.
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup zero sugar Greek yogurt 
• 1/2 cup milk (Fairlife skim milk, unsweetened almond, coconut, soy, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar free syrup or 1 tsp ChocZero honey
• Fruit for topping: such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or bananas.

Directions: 

1. In a 16 oz. container combine, chia seeds, oats, Greek yogurt and milk. 
2. Whisk to combine thoroughly. Stir in vanilla and ChocZero honey or sugar free syrup.
3. Cover the container with lid and store in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. The next morning, top with your favorite fruit toppings!
5. Feel free to meal prep additional servings and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Makes 1 serving

4 WW Points® per serving*

*point value does not include optional toppings only the fruit toppings

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