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5-Ingredient Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Brown sugar overnight oats are a simple make-ahead breakfast made with oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and brown sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 –2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

Combine dry ingredients

  • In a jar or bowl, mix together the old fashioned oats, chia seeds, and brown sugar.

Add liquids

  • Pour in the milk and Greek yogurt. Stir until everything is well combined and evenly mixed.

Chill overnight

  • Cover the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight.

Serve

  • In the morning, stir the oats well before serving. Add extra brown sugar or fresh berries on top if desired.

Notes

These brown sugar overnight oats are very customizable. You can add fresh fruit, sliced bananas, cinnamon, or nuts to enhance flavor and texture.