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overnight oats without chia seeds recipe in small container.

Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds

This overnight oats recipe skips the chia seeds but still delivers a high fiber, nutrient-dense breakfast. It's highly customizable with this base recipe and perfect for meal prep. Add your favorite toppings to keep things interesting!
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Course: Breakfast
Keyword: easy, healthy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup almond milk unsweetened
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a mason jar or another airtight container. Be sure to mix well, breaking up any clumps that may form with the flaxseed and Greek yogurt.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight before serving.

Notes

Here are some topping options and flavor variations to try:
  • Banana slices, chopped walnuts, cinnamon
  • Strawberry slices, dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder
  • Chopped apple, cinnamon, allspice, and chopped pecans
  • Fresh berries and nut butter with sunflower seeds
  • Pineapple and shredded coconut
  • Blueberries, almond butter, hemp seeds
  • Cranberries, orange zest, and slivered almonds
  • Pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin seeds
 
For more protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder or unflavored collagen peptides.
 
See full blog post above for more variations and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg