Description
This Easy Chai Spiced Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats soaked in creamy Greek yogurt and milk, infused with warm chai spices. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with your favorite fruits or nut butter, it’s a perfect grab-and-go meal that’s ready when you are.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp chai spice (see notes for homemade chai spice recipe)
- 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
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, chia seeds, and chai spice thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the plain Greek yogurt, milk of your choice, and maple syrup into the dry mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and the oats are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the mixture evenly into 3 airtight containers or mason jars. Seal and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquids and soften.
- Serve: In the morning, retrieve the jars from the fridge, add your preferred toppings such as nut butter, granola, or fresh fruit slices, and enjoy your quick, nourishing 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 multiple uses in overnight oats, lattes, baked goods, and more.
- Storage Tips: Keep overnight oats in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator. They need at least 4 hours to set but work best after 8 hours overnight. Stored properly, they will keep well for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (approximately 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
