This is a great, simple overnight oats recipe that comes out great every time. It’s a perfect base for you to customize to your liking by adding cinnamon, fruits, nuts or any other addition you like.
Basic Overnight Oats

Ingredients
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt to a jar. Mix ingredients together, then seal with a lid
Store oats in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
In the morning (or whenever you are ready to eat), remove the lid and stir the oats. If desired, add a splash of milk to thin the consistency.
Enjoy the oats directly out of the jar or transfer them to a bowl. Add any toppings of your choosing, like fresh fruit, nut butter, and granola. Enjoy!
Serving Size 1
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 315kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.6g15%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 9mg3%
- Sodium 295mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 13.7g55%
- Sugars 3.9g
- Protein 17.5g35%
- Vitamin A 6 IU
- Calcium 55 mg
- Iron 30 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.