Creamy Overnight Oats
No-cook overnight oats with endless flavor possibilities — prep in 5 minutes
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Overnight oats are the ultimate meal-prep breakfast — creamy, satisfying, and ready the moment you wake up. Mix oats with milk and yogurt before bed, let the fridge do the work, and grab a perfectly thick, pudding-like breakfast in the morning.
The base ratio is simple: equal parts oats and milk, plus a dollop of yogurt for extra creaminess and protein. Chia seeds add body and omega-3s. Customize endlessly — peanut butter and banana, berries and honey, chocolate and almond, or maple and pecan.
They last 3-5 days in the fridge, making them perfect for weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a jar. Stir well.
- 2
Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 3
In the morning, stir and add a splash of milk if too thick.
- 4
Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, nut butter, granola, or your favorite toppings.
- 5
Eat cold straight from the jar, or microwave 1-2 minutes for warm oats.
