Creamy Overnight Oats Jars (Printable)

Creamy oats soaked overnight in jars with layered fresh fruits, nuts, and natural sweeteners for easy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (choose or mix and match)

08 - ½ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - ¼ cup granola
11 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
12 - 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
14 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
15 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)

# How to make it:

01 - In a large bowl, mix oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly into 4 clean jars or containers, approximately ¾ cup per jar.
03 - Select and layer toppings on each jar as desired, for example: mixed berries with granola; banana slices with peanut butter and nuts; shredded coconut with dried cranberries and chocolate chips; or fresh strawberries with almond butter.
04 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow flavors to blend and oats to soften.
05 - Stir contents in the morning, add additional milk if preferred for a creamier texture, and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings
  • Completely customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Oats will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days for easy breakfast
  • For vegan, use plant-based milk and yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free jars
  • Change up the toppings week to week for variety
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