Just Shake It Overnight Chia Oats

Just Shake It Up Chia Overnight Oats

If overnight oats and chia pudding had a delicious little breakfast baby, this would be it. These oat jars are creamy, satisfying, packed with fiber and protein, and take about five minutes to throw together — because realistic breakfasts should work for actual real life.

Made with ingredients you probably already have hanging out in your fridge and pantry, this recipe becomes thick, cozy, and pudding-like overnight in the fridge. The chia seeds help create that creamy texture while adding healthy fats and fiber, and the oats make it hearty enough to actually keep you full through the morning chaos.

I love this recipe because it’s endlessly customizable and perfect for meal prep. Add berries, nut butter, bananas, chocolate chips, nuts, or whatever toppings make you happy. And if dairy isn’t your thing, simply swap in your favorite plant-based yogurt and milk to make it completely dairy free.

One of my favorite little busy-mom hacks is saving glass jars from sauces, jams, or anything else to use for recipes like this. They make the perfect grab-and-go containers for easy breakfasts and snacks, plus they somehow make you feel a little more organized than you actually are.

The best part? You literally shake everything up in a jar, stick it in the fridge, and wake up feeling like someone magically made breakfast for you overnight. Which, honestly, is the kind of support busy moms deserve.

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Laura Burak MS, RDN

Just Shake It Overnight Chia Oats

This recipe is like a mix between overnight oats and chia pudding, the best of both worlds! You can even prep the ingredients right into jars so there is no clean-up. I save any glass jars from nut butters or jams to make new recipes like this one.

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Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup raw regular or quick cooking oats
• 1/4 cup plain 0-4% Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• Dash cinnamon
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup any unsweetened milk

Equipment

• bowl to mix
• jar to store

Method

 

1. Add all ingredients in the order listed directly into a jar
2. Mix or shake all the ingredients together
3. Option to mix in and/or top with fresh or frozen fruit
4. Seal with a lid and place into the fridge overnight
5. If the chia seeds are settling, you can mix a few hours later and place back into the fridge
6. Enjoy many hours later or the next morning

Notes

Make this recipe your own and use any yogurt or milk you prefer, but unsweetened versions will provide less overall added sugar in the recipe. Dairy-free coconut or other plant-based yogurts work too but consider adding a source of protein like a quality protein powder if you don’t use a dairy yogurt. To prepare many servings at once, you can use a bowl and then separate into jars or use individual jars and prepare directly into the jars for the week. Use any additional fruit, seeds, nuts, nut or seed butters, cocoa powder (to make chocolate versions) and more to the basic recipe and enjoy!

Each serving provides about 285 calories, 17 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber calculated using 2% plain Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk.