Cold Breakfast Oatmeal
Start your day with this creamy and wholesome Cold Breakfast Oatmeal, a no-cook recipe that’s as convenient as it is delicious. Perfect for busy mornings, this make-ahead meal combines hearty rolled oats, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and nutrient-rich chia seeds for a satisfying base. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and flavored with a hint of vanilla, this overnight oatmeal is customizable with your favorite toppings—think fresh berries, banana slices, crunchy nuts, or seeds. Ready in just 5 minutes of prep time and chilled overnight, it’s a refreshing, nutrient-dense breakfast that fits seamlessly into any routine. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or need a grab-and-go solution, this cold oatmeal recipe is a healthy, time-saving choice packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh or frozen fruit toppings (e.g., berries, banana slices)
- 1 tablespoon nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, optional)
Instructions
In a jar or bowl with a lid, combine the rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt (if using).
Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract (if using). Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
In the morning, give the oatmeal a good stir. Add more milk if you'd like a thinner consistency.
Top the oatmeal with fresh or frozen fruits, nuts, or seeds as desired.
Enjoy your cold breakfast oatmeal straight from the jar or transfer it to a bowl for serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
