Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Nuts

Easy to prepare, balanced & ideal for everyday life

Overnight Oats are the perfect companion for stressful days: prepared in the evening, ready to enjoy in the morning. The combination of oats, chia seeds and nuts creates a breakfast that is filling, easy to prepare, and can be flexibly adapted to personal preferences.

Ingredients

• 40 g rolled oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 200 ml milk or plant-based drink

• 1 handful of nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts, roughly chopped)

• 1 pinch of cinnamon (optional)

• Sweetener to taste (e.g. honey, maple syrup or erythritol)

Optional for variations:

• Berries (fresh or freeze-dried)

• Yogurt or skyr as a topping

• 1 tsp nut butter

Preparation

1. Mix the base
   Place oats and chia seeds in a jar or bowl.

2. Add liquid
   Stir in milk or plant-based drink, optionally sweeten and season with cinnamon.

3. Fold in nuts
   Mix in chopped nuts or save them for topping.

4. Soak
   Cover and let soak in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Serve
   In the morning, stir again and top with berries, yogurt or nut butter as desired.

Tips for perfect Overnight Oats

• Adjust consistency: more liquid for creamier, less for firmer

• Stir in chia seeds well so they swell evenly

• Meal prep friendly: keeps for 2–3 days in the refrigerator