Description
This Easy Chai Spiced Overnight Oats recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, chia seeds, and aromatic chai spices with creamy Greek yogurt and your choice of milk, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful breakfast, these oats rest overnight to develop a deliciously creamy texture and warm, cozy taste. Customize with your favorite toppings like nut butter, granola, or fresh fruit for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (rolled oats, not quick oats)
- 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp chai spice (see notes for homemade chai spice)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
Optional Toppings
- Nut butter
- Granola
- Sliced banana
- Sliced apple
- Sliced pear
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, chia seeds, and chai spice thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the plain Greek yogurt, your preferred milk, and maple syrup until all the ingredients are well combined into a uniform mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the mixture evenly into 3 airtight containers or mason jars. Seal them tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquids and flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: The next morning, take the jars out from the fridge, add your desired optional toppings such as nut butter, granola, or fresh fruit slices, then enjoy a quick, nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- Homemade Chai Spice: Combine 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp allspice, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves. Store in an airtight jar for use in oats, lattes, baked goods, and more.
- Storage Tips: Keep overnight oats in a sealed airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator. They need a minimum of 4 hours to set, ideally overnight (about 8 hours) for best texture.
- Shelf Life: Overnight oats will stay fresh up to 4 days in the fridge when properly stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 jar/approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
