Looking for a make-ahead breakfast that’ll keep you full until lunch? Try overnight oats with yogurt!
How to Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Easy Overnight Oats Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade overnight oats with yogurt:
- Milk: Use cow’s milk, oat milk, almond milk, or whatever milk alternative you prefer.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt lends richness, flavor, and lots of protein to help you take on the day.
- Oats: Make sure to use rolled oats.
- Honey: Honey lends subtle sweetness.
- Chia seeds: Fiber-rich chia seeds add flavor and nutrition.
- Cinnamon: Enhance the overall flavor with ground cinnamon.
- Berries: Choose fresh, plump, vibrant berries.
Recipe Tip
Though this recipe calls for blueberries, you can use almost any fruit. Bananas, peaches, or any variety of berries work best.
How to Make Overnight Oats With Greek Yogurt
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make overnight oats with Greek yogurt:
- Combine all the ingredients (besides the fruit) in a jar, seal, and shake.
- Open the jar and fold in the fruit.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
Can You Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt Ahead of Time?
This overnight oat recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can prepare the oats in jars and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I absolutely love this recipe,” says Dawn Ella Gaede. “I add a layer of peanut butter on the bottom of the jar or container. Yum!!”
“Excellent,” raves Allrecipes Allstar France C. “Loved this tasty breakfast! I'm making it again tonight. This is so versatile, you can easily use different fruits or milks. I made it with nonfat milk last night, but tonight I will use almond milk. The consistency is perfect.”
“Outstanding,” according to Rae. “Great portable breakfast. I added baked apples spiced with cinnamon and a tablespoon of mixed nut butter. Heated briefly in the microwave at work — delicious and filling!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
