Overnight Oats with Water (No Milk)
These Overnight Oats with Water are thick, creamy, delicious, and made with absolutely no milk! They require only 5 minutes of prep and are perfect for a healthy breakfast on the go!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl or a mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup water
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt (use vegan yogurt if needed)
- A tiny pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- To a bowl or an air-tight container, add water, rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, yogurt, salt, and vanilla extract. You can also add the ingredients in a jar if you need to grab it for an on-the-go breakfast in the morning.
- Using a spoon or a whisk, give everything a good stir. Cover with a lid or paper towel and rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Your overnight oats with water are ready when the oats have thickened and absorbed the liquid, and the chia seeds have softened. At this point, you can adjust the consistency if needed, adding more water to thin it out. You can also add more maple syrup if you like your oats sweeter.
Notes
- Use rolled oats. I always recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats when making this recipe. Quick oats will get too soggy and won't provide the same chewy texture, and steel-cut oats won't soften at all. This recipe has the perfect ratio between oats and water so that you're left with soft, chewy, and thick oatmeal.
- Add your favorite toppings. Overnight oats with water are neutral in taste, that's why it's essential to add good toppings. Not only do you add more flavor, but you can make them more nutritious by adding nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
- Prepare it in jars for on-the-go breakfast. If you're a busy person and don't have the time to make breakfast in the morning, this is the perfect recipe for you. You can make the oats in a mason jar and take them on the go with you.
- Make a big batch. The best of this recipe is that it's great for meal prep, which means you can make a big batch that will last you for a whole week of breakfasts.
- Warm it up! Some people are not a fan of cold oatmeal, and I get it! You can warm your overnight oats in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Storage
Store in an airtight container or a jar, and in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with an online calculator without including the optional ingredients and with a lesser amount of maple syrup. The information shown should not be considered a substitute for personal nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal
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