How to make overnight oats by mixing and chilling for a few hours
Combine oats with milk and yogurt (plus mix-ins), then refrigerate for at least a few hours so it sets into overnight oats.
Mix your oats with a liquid (milk) and a thick dairy base (Greek yogurt), plus any flavorings or fruit. Seal and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to let the oats hydrate and thicken. Serve cold straight from the fridge.
The short version
- Chilling time is what turns the mixture into a set, spoonable breakfast.
- A lidded container makes this a true grab-and-go prep.
What you need
- lidded container/jarAny fridge-safe container with a lid
How to do it
- 1
Add oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and any mix-ins/flavorings to a container.
Use a container with a lid so you can chill and store in the same vessel.
Watch this step - 2
- 3
Put the lid on and refrigerate for at least a few hours to set.
Longer chilling generally gives a thicker, more set texture.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Eating immediately after mixing and expecting a thick texture
Chill for at least a few hours so the oats can hydrate and thicken.
Why it works
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Put it to use
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