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    Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds

    Published: Apr 24, 2022 · Modified: Feb 8, 2023 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds - No chia seeds or nuts needed to make this delicious oatmeal-based cereal. Stir everything together the night before and wake up to a healthy, no-cook breakfast.

    Overnight oats recipe without chia seeds

    This recipe is great for the upcoming summer, as it can be somewhat difficult to stomach hot oatmeal when it's 90 degrees outside! I know there are other activities we'd prefer.

    Enter, overnight oats!

    Overnight oats stems from a recipe called Bircher muesli, which was created by a Swiss doctor in the early 1900s for his 'weak' patients.

    Through the food blog world, it has evolved into overnight oats, though it can be 30 minute oats as well. 🙂

    Can overnight oats be made without chia seeds?

    Yes! Chia seeds are not essential to an overnight oats recipe.

    Chia seeds are a big superfood right now, and while they do boast some impressive nutrition stats, they can be problematic for those with gut issues.

    I know for myself, they currently give me lower abdomen pain. In the past, however, I've enjoyed them just fine, so I think it depends on your personal state of health.

    The best overnight oats recipe with yogurt

    Overnight oats ingredients

    I can't remember where I discovered this luscious breakfast, but it changed my life!

    To give you a good, descriptive visual, picture this:

    Chewy oats soaked in a base of milk, yogurt, and honey overnight, affording you a deliciously sweet and creamy morning meal that takes NO effort and minimal clean-up.

    Does it have to soak overnight?

    In short, no!

    My daughter, Natalie, loves overnight oats, and often makes it and lets it soak for just 30 minutes.

    It turns out great using regular rolled oats.

    If, however, you're trying to reduce the phytic acid content of the oats, you would be better off waiting 12-24 hours.

    How to reduce oxalates in oats

    I belong to an oxalate group on Facebook, run by Susan Owens, who has done a fair amount of research on the subject. (Take a peek at this article on oxalates if you're interested!)

    If you're looking to lower the oxalate content of oats, the consensus in the group is to soak the oats overnight in water, rinse them, then cook as usual.

    In the case of overnight oats, you would soak, rinse, then make the recipe as written.

    Though eating cold oats might be off-putting to some of you, I implore you to try it.

    You won't be disappointed!

    Recipe notes

    This is my favorite, most basic recipe. I like it a bit 'wetter' in terms of how much milk I add. If you like a thicker consistency, start with 2/3 cup of milk, then add an extra splash in the morning, as desired.

    Overnight oatmeal in a white bowl

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    Overnight oats recipe without chia seeds
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    Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds

    No chia seeds or nuts needed to make this delicious oatmeal-based cereal. Stir everything together the night before and wake up to a healthy, no-cook breakfast.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Swiss
    Keyword: Nut-free, Oatmeal, Seed-free
    Servings: 1 large serving
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup rolled oats
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt I use full-fat
    • ⅔ - ¾ cup milk of choice see Notes
    • couple dashes sea salt
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 2-3 tsp honey or maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Mix everything together in a bowl.
    • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • Enjoy in the morning with whatever additions you like!

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    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk.
    WW Points:

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 22.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 6.9g | Protein: 11.5g | Carbohydrates: 60.3g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

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    Comments

    1. Jeannie

      January 01, 2023 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks for this! I was using basic with Chia seeds and found out they shouldn’t be eaten while taking Blood Thinners (Warfarin). Apparently they increase your INR and could cause bleeding. Yikes! So I will just use this recipe instead.

      Reply
    2. Danna Connolly

      April 24, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      Can one use steel cut oats? If so, is there anything different that needs to be done? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 25, 2022 at 8:18 am

        Hi Danna,

        I actually love using steel cut oats, though some consider it to be too chewy. No changes needed, I hope you like it if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Cathy Crandall

      April 24, 2022 at 8:25 am

      I discovered overnight oats nine years ago this month! And have loved them ever since! I ate them cold for the first year and then figured might as well try them warmed up and found out I def prefer them cold!!! Thanks for a great article🥣❤️

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 24, 2022 at 10:09 am

        Thanks, Cathy! I too discovered them about ten years ago now, and they're still a favorite. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Liza

      August 18, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Great recipe, we used dairy-free soy yogurt.

      Reply
    5. A

      July 25, 2014 at 6:57 am

      What type of almond milk do you use?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 25, 2014 at 7:59 am

        I don't use almond milk anymore, as I have a new-found allergy to them. 🙁 I used to make my own though!

        Reply
    6. Samaya

      April 11, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Wow.....your husband! Nice biceps 🙂 And you're so little! Cute kids as well 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 11, 2014 at 12:30 pm

        Haha, thanks Samaya! You just made his day! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Wendy

      March 05, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      I am knew to Stevia and only have the powdered extract from Trader Joe's. Can I use that or does it need to liquid? And if I can use it, how much is = to 8 drops? Thanks I have never heard of overnight oats or cold oatmeal so I am dying to try this!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 05, 2014 at 9:42 pm

        Hi Wendy,

        I would use about 1/8 teaspoon?...I'm not sure, so maybe judge by taste. You'll be hooked on overnight oats once you try them!!

        Reply
    8. Beth

      October 09, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      they have old fashion and quick oats and instant. Which ones do you tolerate best?

      Reply
    9. Beth

      October 09, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      But don't you have to eat gluten free? These aren't gluten free are they? Not quick cooking?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 10, 2013 at 8:06 am

        Yes, oats are gluten-free. People with a strict gluten-free diet (which I don't have) have to be careful of cross-contamination, so to ensure there is no gluten residue, you can buy packages of oats that are certified 'gluten-free'.

        Reply
    10. Beth

      October 09, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      what kind of oatmeal do you use? And is it quick cooking or regular? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 09, 2013 at 6:25 pm

        Hi Beth,

        I use regular rolled oats by Country Choice organic. They are the ones I tolerate best!

        Reply
    11. Courtney

      September 01, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      I've been following this blog for a couple of weeks now & LOVE all of the recipes, especially since I'm gluten free. I just tried the overnight oats & they're AMAZING!! So good! :)) I love seeing what's coming next!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 01, 2013 at 9:22 pm

        What a sweet comment, thank you Courtney! 😀 I'm so happy you're enjoying the recipes!

        Reply
    12. Heather

      July 24, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Ooh I love overnight oats, but I haven't tried 'em with yogurt yet! I've been enjoying a lot of smoothies for breakfie lately, but I think I need to bust the oats back out for tomorrow! Thanks for breakfast 😉

      Reply
    13. SueB

      July 14, 2013 at 4:00 am

      Just found your wonderful blog and will add it to my dashboard to stay updated. You've done a marvelous job with everything, here. I appreciate that you have provided the ability to print off your recipes. I have one question: I don't care for stevia and since going on the South Beach Diet, I now use Xylotol for a sweetener. I will have to experiment to see how much will be necessary to replace the stevia in your recipes. I'm looking forward to reading your blog.

      Reply
    14. Rhonda Winsor

      July 12, 2013 at 10:58 am

      LOVE........overnight oats...

      Reply
    15. Em @ Love A Latte

      April 26, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Love overnight oats! Just found your blog and I'm loving it!

      Reply
    16. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat

      October 16, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      I'm CRAZY for overnight oats! I haven't posted one of mine yet, because I change what I throw in every time! Look forward to trying yours!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

        Hahaha, I feel the same way! I eat them just about every morning, and my husband always wants them before he goes to work.

        Reply
    17. Kammie

      August 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      I'm a lover of overnight oats as well. These look awesome. I haven't used yogurt in mine yet, I'll totally give these a try 🙂

      Reply
    18. Anna @ The Guiltless Life

      June 05, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Ooh overnight oats are soooo good! I keep trying different people's combos so I can't wait to give yours a whirl!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        June 05, 2012 at 9:48 pm

        Haha, I know! I love them! I even got my husband hooked.

        Reply

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