Description
This Easy Chai Spiced Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats infused with warm chai spices, chia seeds for added texture and nutrition, creamy Greek yogurt, and your choice of milk. Sweetened with maple syrup and ready to customize with your favorite toppings, this wholesome dish is perfect for busy mornings and provides a comforting, flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main 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 recipe)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
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 until evenly combined. Refer to the Notes section for a guide to making homemade chai spice.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the plain Greek yogurt, your preferred milk, and the maple syrup. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a uniform mixture.
- Portion and refrigerate: Divide the oat mixture evenly between 3 airtight containers or mason jars. Seal them and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve with toppings: In the morning, take the oats out of the refrigerator, add your favorite optional toppings such as nut butter, granola, or fresh fruit slices, and enjoy a flavorful and nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- How to Make 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, and baked goods.
- Storage Tips: Keep prepared overnight oats in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator. They need at least 4 hours to set, but for best texture leave them overnight (8 hours). Prepared oats will stay fresh for up to 4 days when refrigerated properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1/3 of total recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
