Cozy, creamy, no-cook breakfast
These vanilla chai overnight oats are a warm-spiced, cozy breakfast you can prep in minutes—no cooking required. Infused with classic chai spices and mellow vanilla, they taste like your favorite café drink in spoonable form. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep Sundays, or a grab-and-go breakfast, these oats soften overnight into a creamy, satisfying bowl that keeps you full for hours. If you love easy overnight oats recipes or comforting chai flavors, this one is a must-try. Just mix, chill, and wake up to breakfast already done.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Total Time: 5 minutes active
- Servings: 1 (easily doubled)
📝 Ingredients List
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Sliced banana or apple
- Chopped almonds or pecans
- Extra drizzle of maple syrup
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mason jar or small container with lid
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spoon or small whisk
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla to a jar or bowl.
- Sprinkle in all chai spices and salt.
- Stir well until everything is fully combined and no dry oats remain ☕✨
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- In the morning, stir again, add toppings, and enjoy cold—or warm it slightly if desired 🥣💛
💡 Pro Tips
- Stronger chai flavor: Add ½ tsp brewed chai tea concentrate and reduce milk slightly.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut or almond milk with plant-based yogurt.
- Meal prep: Make up to 4 jars at once—they keep well for 4 days.
- Texture fix: Too thick? Stir in a splash of milk before serving.