Save Creamy, customizable overnight oats layered in jars with delicious toppings are ideal for meal prep and Instagram-worthy breakfasts. They require almost no effort and yield wholesome, satisfying mornings throughout your week.
I first started prepping overnight oats in jars when I needed quick solutions for healthy breakfasts. Each jar feels like a little treat, and the variety of toppings never fails to keep my mornings interesting.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 2 cups
- Milk: 2 cups (dairy or plant-based)
- Plain Greek yogurt: 1 cup (or plant-based yogurt for vegan)
- Chia seeds: 2 tbsp
- Maple syrup or honey: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Toppings (choose or mix and match): 1/2 cup fresh berries, 1 medium banana (sliced), 1/4 cup granola, 2 tbsp shredded coconut, 2 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed), 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips, 2 tbsp dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
Instructions
- Mix Base:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Divide Into Jars:
- Pour the oat mixture evenly into 4 clean jars or containers (about 3/4 cup per jar).
- Add Toppings:
- Add your choice of toppings to each jar. For example, jar 1: mixed berries and granola, jar 2: sliced banana, peanut butter, and chopped nuts, jar 3: shredded coconut, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips, jar 4: fresh strawberries and almond butter.
- Chill Overnight:
- Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours.
- Serve:
- In the morning, stir the contents, add extra milk if desired for creaminess, and enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl.
Save These oats have become a staple for our family. Every Sunday, we prep a batch together and everyone gets to pick their favorite toppings for their jar.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, 4 glass jars or airtight containers, spoon
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (yogurt, milk) and nuts if used in toppings. For nut-free, avoid nut butters and nuts, and use seed alternatives. Contains gluten if regular oats are used. Always check product labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving, the base only: Calories: 250, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 10 g. Toppings will add extra nutrition depending on choices.
Save Finish your prep in minutes and wake up to satisfying and nourishing jars of overnight oats ready to enjoy.