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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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 267
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.