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Classic Overnight Oats

No-cook, make-ahead oats that soak overnight into a creamy, high-fibre breakfast.

Classic Overnight Oats
Prep10 min
Total10 min
DifficultyEasy
Base yield2 servings

Best for gut health · steady energy

High fiber Rich in magnesium
High Fiber Make ahead Meal prep

Stir everything in a jar the night before; the oats and chia hydrate while you sleep. Ready to eat cold, straight from the fridge.

Ingredients

Servings
servings
Scaling note. Scales cleanly. Past about 4 servings, split between jars or use a wide dish so every oat sits in liquid and hydrates evenly; add a splash more milk in the morning if it has thickened too much.
  • 90 g rolled oats
  • 240 ml whole milk
  • 120 g Greek yoghurt 10% fat
  • 20 g chia seeds
  • 30 ml maple syrup (optional – can be omitted)
  • a pinch fine sea salt not scaled
  • 100 g fresh raspberries , to serve (optional – can be omitted)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a jar or bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt.

    ⏱ 2 min
  2. 2

    Pour in the milk, add the Greek yoghurt and the maple syrup, and stir well so no dry oats remain around the edges.

    ⏱ 3 min
  3. 3

    Seal and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours, so the oats and chia soften and thicken.

    ⏱ 360 min
  4. 4

    In the morning, stir, loosen with a splash more milk if needed, and top with fresh raspberries.

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