Overnight Oats with Yogurt

Rich and creamy Overnight Oats with Yogurt are perfect for breakfast on the go! This protein-packed recipe is fun to customize with your favorite flavors and easy to make gluten free and dairy free.

Meal prep recipes don’t get much greater or easier than overnight oats. Rolled oats soaked in milk and flavored with wholesome ingredients, like peanut butter and jelly, cinnamon, or fresh fruit, are deliciously creamy, easy to take with you on the go, and fill you up for hours.

For an extra creamy version of the classic, turn to Overnight Oats with Yogurt! This easy recipe uses yogurt in addition to milk and is naturally sweetened with vanilla and honey, then topped with fresh berries. The yogurt lends a rich consistency and extra protein while the sweet creaminess keeps you reaching for more.

The best part of yogurt overnight oats is how fun it is to customize. This recipe offers a great baseline of vanilla, honey, and fruit. However, you can add protein powder or hemp hearts for a protein boost, use cocoa powder or chocolate chips for a decadent chocolate batch, or change the toppings to find your perfect flavor. Head to the Tips and FAQs for more ideas!

Recipe features

• An extra creamy version of your favorite overnight oats recipe.
• Easy to customize with different flavors, add-ins, and for different dietary needs.
• It’s a protein-packed and delicious breakfast or snack you can take with you on the go.

Ingredients

Yogurt - I like using vanilla yogurt but you can use plain or any flavor you prefer. Any type of yogurt you love works here as well, whether it’s regular, Greek, coconut, dairy free, etc.

Honey - To sweeten the oats. Feel free to use maple syrup instead.

Vanilla extract - For extra warm and delicious flavors in the oats!

Oats - I use old fashioned oats (AKA rolled oats) in most of my overnight oats recipes because they soften easily and don’t become soggy. You can use quick oats or steel-cut oats if you prefer.

Fresh berries - For serving! I used fresh strawberries and raspberries but blueberries, blackberries, or cherries would also be delicious. Frozen berries work well, too.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Stir everything together. Whisk the yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Finish by stirring in the oats and salt.

Step 2: Transfer to jars. Divide the mixture into clean jars, then refrigerate overnight.

Step 3: Serve. Top each jar of overnight oats with strawberries and raspberries, then a drizzle of honey before serving. Enjoy!

Tips and FAQs

• Are you making overnight oats with Greek yogurt? Remember to increase the milk to 1 cup. 
• If the soaked oats are too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until they loosen up to your liking.
• For gluten free overnight oats, make sure the oats you’re using are certified gluten free.
• For dairy free overnight oats, use vanilla dairy free yogurt and plant milk, like almond or oat milk.
• Top the oats with all of your favorite toppings, like homemade granola, fruit jam, sliced bananas, crushed nuts, berries, or whipped cream.

How long do I have to wait before eating overnight oats?

The oats should be ready to eat after soaking in the fridge for 3 hours. But for the best results and creamiest consistency, leave them overnight.

What else can you add to overnight oats?

Customize the flavor by folding fresh or frozen fruit, nut or seed butter, maple syrup, jam, chocolate chips, dry spices (like cinnamon or nutmeg), or cocoa powder into the oat mixture. For added protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla or plain protein powder, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.

I don’t have mason jars. What else can I use?

You can store the overnight oats in airtight containers instead or in small bowls covered with lids or plastic wrap.

Can you microwave overnight oats?

I like chilled overnight oats with yogurt best but you can heat each portion in 30-second increments in the microwave if you prefer them served warm.

Storage

Refrigerator: The jarred oats will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze overnight oats with yogurt, but the dairy tends to become gritty after thawing.

More overnight oat recipes

• PB&J Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
• Cinnamon Overnight Oats

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