Overnight Oats Raspberry Chia (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with raspberries and chia seeds, perfect for a healthy start to your day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Raspberry Chia Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
10 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh raspberries for garnish
12 - Sliced almonds or granola, optional

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, mash raspberries with a fork. Stir in chia seeds, water, and honey if using. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or containers. Top with raspberry chia mixture layer, then add remaining oat mixture on top.
04 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
05 - Gently stir mixture in the morning and top with fresh raspberries, sliced almonds, or granola if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like a treat, not like you're punishing yourself for skipping the donut.
  • You make it once and it lasts through half the week without any morning stress.
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without being heavy, and the raspberries give it just enough tartness to wake you up.
02 -
  • If you use quick oats or instant oats, they turn into a gluey mess overnight no matter what you do, so stick with old-fashioned rolled oats.
  • The whole thing needs to sit in the fridge at least eight hours—six hours just won't do it because the oats need that time to absorb the liquid properly.
03 -
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt creates a dreamier texture than nonfat, and it's worth seeking out if creaminess is your thing.
  • Prep your jars in advance by measuring everything dry and wet separately, then just combine them the night before—this works if you're planning several days ahead.
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