Overnight Chia Oats (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free) Recipe
This Overnight Chia Oats recipe is a nutritious and delicious gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast that combines chia seeds and rolled oats soaked overnight in oat milk, sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for a quick, ready-to-eat, and customizable start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (minimum soaking time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups oat milk or milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- A big pinch of flaky sea salt
- Cinnamon, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together chia seeds, rolled oats, oat milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon. Adjust the oat milk quantity between 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups depending on your preferred thickness.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture into a storage jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally 12 hours or more, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Serve: After chilling, remove from the fridge, pour the soaked oats into two bowls, optionally top with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, use 1 1/4 cups of milk; for a milkier consistency, use 1 1/2 cups.
- The prepared oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit to your liking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for those with those dietary restrictions.
