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Bowl of Greek yogurt overnight oats topped with berries walnuts and honey.

Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats (Easy High-Protein Breakfast)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 cup (110 g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk any
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup - you can add more when serving
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional - sub 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • Mix the Base: To a bowl, add 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    Note: If you’re making just one portion, mix everything directly in a jar for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. For multiple servings, a big bowl makes it faster and easier.
    Step 1 Yogurt milk and honey being stirred together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the Oats: Pour in 1 cup rolled oats and stir well. Make sure all the oats are covered so they soften properly.
    Step 2 Rolled oats stirred into the yogurt mixture until evenly combined.
  • Chill: Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    Step 3 Oats after resting overnight spooned to show creamy texture.
  • Stir & Eat: In the morning, give it a quick stir. Add fruit, nuts, or seeds if you like, and enjoy cold straight from the fridge.
    Step 4 Finished oats in a bowl and topped with fresh fruit just before serving.
Substitutions
  • Rolled oats → Quick oats (softer texture) or certified gluten-free oats
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr (higher protein); dairy-free yogurt works but will be less thick
  • Milk → Almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk
  • Honey → Maple syrup or date syrup
  • Vanilla extract or lemon zest → Orange zest or leave it out
  • Toppings → Any fresh fruit, berries, nuts, or seeds you likec
 
Tips
  • Stir really well before chilling → Make sure all the oats are mixed in so they soften evenly
  • Adjust sweetness in the morning → Cold oats taste less sweet, so add more honey after chilling if needed
  • Use a bowl for multiple servings → Faster, less messy, and easier to portion later
  • Add fruit just before eating → Keeps fruit fresh, juicy, and not mushy
  • Loosen if it’s too thick → Stir in a splash of milk until it looks right
  • Keep toppings simple → A few nuts, seeds, or fruit are plenty
  • Storage → Covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze individual portions for longer storage and thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
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