How to make overnight oats by mixing oats, yogurt and milk then chilling
Combine oats with yogurt and milk (plus add-ins like chia and fruit), mix well, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set.
Add your oats, yogurt and milk to a container, then stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate for at least a couple hours (or overnight) so the oats hydrate and the mixture thickens.
The short version
- Mix well before chilling to avoid dry clumps
- Chill time is what sets the oats—at least a couple hours, ideally overnight
What you need
- jar or bowlA lidded jar is convenient for storage
- spoon
How to do it
- 1
Add oats, yogurt, milk (or a milk alternative), and any add-ins (e.g., chia seeds, mashed fruit) to a jar or bowl.
Use a container with a lid if you want to prep and store in the same vessel.
Watch this step - 2
Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Scrape the sides/bottom so there are no dry pockets of oats or chia.
Watch this step - 3
Refrigerate for a couple hours or overnight until set.
Longer chilling generally gives a thicker, softer texture.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Not mixing thoroughly, leaving dry pockets of oats/chia
Stir until fully uniform before refrigerating
Why it works
Time in the fridge lets the oats absorb liquid and soften; yogurt and chia help thicken and set the texture.
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