Overnight Chia Oats

Last updated on March 7th, 2025

These quick & easy overnight chia oats are packed with fibre and protein. Mixed together in minutes, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for nutritious and satisfying make-ahead breakfasts through the week!

Baked oatmeal may be having a moment, but I keep coming back to these overnight oats again and again. A super simple and versatile make-ahead breakfast for those on-the-go days, I can’t get enough of them.

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these overnight chia oats

• Old fashioned rolled oats
• Chia seeds
• Unsweetened plant-based milk
• Ground flaxseed
• Vanilla
• Ground cinnamon
• Kosher or fine sea salt
• Optional toppings: fresh berries, Greek yogurt, sliced banana, almond butter, granola, cacao nibs and/or bee pollen.

What are chia seeds?

Considered a true super food, chia seeds are produced by a flowering plant in the mint family. They’re high in fibre, protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and antioxidants.

Available packaged or in bulk at most grocery and health food stores, chia seeds are also one of the easiest foods to incorporate into your diet. Simply toss a spoonful into any meal to boost its nutritional value!

Perfectly sweet and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, these overnight chia oats are a meal you can feel good about. They’re naturally both gluten and dairy free, and you can dress them up any way you like. Simply mix together the ingredients, store in a sealable jar in the refrigerator overnight (or for up to 5 days) then top with your favourites in the morning!

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Overnight Chia Oats

Packed with fibre and protein, these Overnight Chia Oats are a meal you can feel good about. They're naturally gluten and dairy free and come together in minutes. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for nutritious and satisfying make-ahead breakfasts through the week!

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Chill time:8 hours hrs

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: chia seeds, high-protein, oats, overnight oats

Servings: 1

Equipment

• Measuring set
• Sealable jar

Ingredients

• ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch kosher or fine sea salt
• Optional toppings: fresh berries, Greek yogurt, sliced banana, almond butter, granola, cacao nibs and/or bee pollen.

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Instructions

• Mix ingredients together, cover and refrigerate overnight. Add toppings, seal and go!

Notes

Storage: Overnight oats will keep well in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.