Yogurt Overnight Oats are a fun and easy make-ahead breakfast or healthy snack. Just 5-minutes to prep and made with a handful of simple ingredients, these delicious overnight oats with yogurt are protein-packed, healthy, and gluten-free.
Overnight Oats with Yogurt
Prior to having my son I never put much thought into breakfast. Fast forward to motherhood and mornings look a whole lot different. A whole lot crazier.
Overnight oats have been a real lifesaver.
And these overnight oats with yogurt are one of my favorite ways to enjoy this awesome and healthy breakfast. Easy, no-cook, meal-prep friendly, the whole family loves them! The yogurt adds extra protein and awesome creaminess.
These Yogurt Overnight Oats Are:
- Made with simple ingredients
- Meal-prep friendly
- Delicious for up to 5 days (when stored in the refrigerator)
- Easy to transport
- Versatile
- High in protein
- Easily modified to be gluten-free and vegan
- Perfect for busy mornings
Ingredients
- Quick-cooking oats: Remember to purchase and use gluten-free rolled oats if you’re sensitive to gluten.
- Fresh fruit (optional): For this recipe, I added strawberries. Other delicious fruit includes raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, mango, peaches, and nectarines.
- Yogurt: Use your favorite yogurt. To make this recipe vegan, use a plant-based, dairy-free yogurt.
- Milk: This recipe is great with cow’s milk or your favorite non-dairy milk including almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds are high in fiber and protein plus they help make your oats extra creamy.
- Sweetener: I love adding a little honey. Keep this recipe vegan by adding maple syrup instead.
How to Make Overnight Oats with Yogurt
- Transfer the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit (I added strawberries), chia seeds, and sweetener to a bowl and mix well to combine.
- (Optional) Divide and transfer the combined oats and yogurt to individual single-serve mason jars. Layer with fresh fruit and jam, if desired.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the jars with a tight-fitting lid. Transfer to the refrigerator for 4-12 hours, or until the oats are softened, chewy, and thickened.
When I first started making overnight oats I always put them in jars as a way to entice Octavian into eating. I soon realized that wasn’t necessary since he loved them so much. Now I usually just put them in jars if I’m trying something new, need a few ready and available as a grab-and-go snack or lunch, or if I know people are coming over for breakfast and I don’t feel like cooking.
Favorite Toppings and Mix-Ins
- Nut butter
- Protein powder
- Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Flax seeds or hemp seeds
- Granola
- Almond or vanilla extract
- Jam or jelly
- Dried fruit
Have you tried making Yogurt Overnight Oats Recipe?
Tell me about it in the comments below! I always love to hear your thoughts. And tag me #theforkedspoon on Instagram if you’ve made any of my recipes, I always love to see what you’re cooking in the kitchen.
RECIPE CARD
Overnight Oats with Yogurt Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats - see notes
- 2 cups milk - see notes
- 2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt - see notes
- 1 cups fresh fruit - chopped
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1½ teaspoon honey - optional
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruit - chopped
- Fruit jam - 1-2 tsp per serving
- granola
Instructions
- Transfer the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit (I added strawberries), chia seeds, and honey to a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- (Optional) Divide and transfer the combined oats and yogurt to individual serving jars. Layer with fresh fruit and jam, if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap/seal jars with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the refrigerator for 4-12 hours, or until the oats have softened and thickened.
Jessica’s Notes
- Oats: If you’re sensitive to gluten, be sure to purchase gluten-free rolled oats.
- Milk: This recipe is great with all types of milk including cow milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Yogurt: To make this recipe vegan, use your favorite plant-based, dairy-free yogurt.
- Sweetener: To make this recipe vegan, swap the honey for maple syrup.
- When stored in the refrigerator and in an air-tight container, these yogurt overnight oats are good for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)
Hi! Can You use Steel Cut Oats?
Great question! Steel-cut oats are much tougher and donโt soften as easily overnight, so I wouldn’t recommend using them in this recipe. If you prefer the texture of steel-cut oats, you can try soaking them longer (at least 12 hours) or briefly pre-cooking them first. Otherwise, I’d stick with rolled oats for the best creamy, tender texture. Enjoy!
I love oatmeal cooked with water. After the cooking I add 3 spoons of vanilla yoghurt and I’m good to enjoy it mornings and lunch time. Hahaha sometimes I’m so greedy that I get me some for dinner. It’s such a good meal.
I am in the process of putting together this recipe right now. Sounds like something my children will definitely enjoy. I often make overnight oats for them and tonight something told me to search for overnight oats including yogurt. A quick Google search lead me to your recipe. I’m sure it’s going to be a hit with my kiddos. Thanks Jessica!!
I put this together last night for myself and my 18 month old granddaughter. She just gobbled it up! Itโs so yummy and easy. I used almond milk, and maple syrup instead of honey. I also used siggiโs brand of yogurt. A lot less ingredients and no artificial sweetener. So delicious! I didnโt add anything extra this morning like extra strawberries, jam, or granola. I just mixed everything up again and served it. I will make this often and will change it up with your other overnight oats recipes.
Thank you so much Jessica! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Thank you Maureen! It makes me very happy that you and your granddaughter enjoyed it so much!!!
This was so easy and tasty, thank you!
I had fun reading this. I really love your writing style! Thanks for the ideas. I will make a similar version to this with what I have Available in Thailand!
I love overnight oats! Looks so delicious and healthy – such a great idea for hosting a brunch too!
This is a great way to start the day! Make ahead of time and mornings go smoothly!
I love me some overnight oats and your version looks so vibrant and delicious! Strawberries are such an awesome addition!
Thank you so much! It’s so yummy and who can resist juicy, red strawberries?!
Overnight oats are always so much fun (and awesomely convenient)! Love that you added in yogurt to give it that extra boost. These photos are so gorgeous! Now all I need are some strawberries! ๐
Yes, girl! Get yourself some strawberries and enjoy! Our family is always on the go and these are so easy to grab in the morning!
I am addicted to overnight oats! This sounds perfect for summer breakfasts with fresh from the vine berries!
Me too! My kid loves these easy breakfasts and it’s a bonus there’s no prep in the am…just grab it and enjoy!!
Overnight oats are my on-the-run breakfast! This is perfect. We love Dannon yogurt and Mott’s apple juice. It also is a perfect addition to my toddler’s lunch box@