Overnight Oats Raspberry Chia (Printable Version)

Creamy oats combined with fresh raspberries and chia seeds for a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Raspberry Chia Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
10 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh raspberries for garnish
12 - Sliced almonds or granola, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, mash raspberries with a fork until chunky. Stir in chia seeds, water, and honey if using. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - Divide oat mixture in half and layer into two jars or airtight containers. Add raspberry chia mixture as middle layer, then top with remaining oat mixture.
04 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
05 - In the morning, stir gently to combine layers. Top with fresh raspberries and sliced almonds or granola if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You literally just stir everything together the night before and wake up to a complete breakfast that tastes like dessert.
  • Chia seeds add a subtle texture and keep you full for hours, which is honestly life-changing on busy days.
  • It works for every diet—swap the milk and yogurt and you've got something vegan, or use certified oats and it's gluten-free.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest for the raspberry mixture—those chia seeds need time to hydrate or your oats will be watery by morning.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk and stir; if they're too thin, you either used less oats than the recipe calls for or your yogurt was thinner than expected, so adjust next time.
03 -
  • Use full-fat yogurt if you can—it creates a noticeably silkier texture and tastes more luxurious than low-fat, and it's worth the few extra calories.
  • Toast your almonds or granola topping in a dry pan for about two minutes before adding them; it wakes up the flavors and keeps them from getting soggy in the oats.
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