Chia Seed Parfait Overnight Oats
Creamy oats and chia seeds chill overnight into a layered, make-ahead breakfast parfait.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Dairy
Rolled oats and chia seeds soak in milk and yogurt overnight, thickening into a creamy base that's layered with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. It's a no-cook breakfast suited to busy mornings, meal prep, or a light brunch spread, with the chia seeds adding a subtle pudding-like texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons granola
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until fully combined, making sure no dry pockets of chia seeds remain.
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Divide half of the oat mixture between two glasses or jars, layering with half of the berries, then top with the remaining oat mixture and cover.
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Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the oats and chia seeds have thickened into a creamy, pudding-like texture.
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Before serving, stir each parfait to loosen, then top with the remaining berries and granola.
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Chia Seed Parfait Overnight Oats
Rolled oats and chia seeds soak in milk and yogurt overnight, thickening into a creamy base that's layered with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. It's a no-cook breakfast suited to busy mornings, meal prep, or a light brunch spread, with the chia seeds adding a subtle pudding-like texture.
8 hr 10 min 2 servings 340 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons granola

Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- 2
Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until fully combined, making sure no dry pockets of chia seeds remain.
- 3
Divide half of the oat mixture between two glasses or jars, layering with half of the berries, then top with the remaining oat mixture and cover.
- 4
Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the oats and chia seeds have thickened into a creamy, pudding-like texture.
- 5
Before serving, stir each parfait to loosen, then top with the remaining berries and granola.