Classic Overnight Oats with Chia
"The most effortful thing about this recipe is remembering to make it the night before."
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🛒 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Toppings: sliced almonds, fresh fruit, a smear of nut butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- Combine oats, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and sweetener in a jar.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, stir again. Add more milk if too thick.
- Add toppings right before eating.
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
🩺 Why This Recipe Works for Your Conditions
Beta-glucan in oats and omega-3 ALA in chia together make this one of the most consistently heart-recommended breakfast options.
Chia seeds significantly slow gastric emptying — when mixed into oats, they further reduce the glycemic impact of breakfast.
Prebiotic fiber from oats + probiotic cultures from yogurt = microbiome-supportive breakfast.
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