Go Back

Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are a creamy, make-ahead breakfast made with rolled oats soaked overnight in milk, Greek yogurt, and brown sugar. The cinnamon and vanilla infuse warm flavor while chia seeds thicken for a spoonable, grab-and-go texture.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base oats mixture
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 salt pinch
Optional toppings
  • 1 sliced bananas optional
  • 1 chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1 extra brown sugar optional
  • 1 maple syrup drizzle optional
  • 1 fresh berries optional

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar

Method
 

Mix the overnight oats
  1. Combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl or a large mason jar.
  2. Stir well until the brown sugar dissolves and the oats are evenly coated, with no dry oat patches.
Portion and chill
  1. Divide the mixture into two airtight jars or containers.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the oats are soft and creamy, then keep jars sealed.
Serve and top
  1. Stir the oats before serving to re-incorporate any thickened chia gel.
  2. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is desired, then stir again.
  3. Top with sliced bananas, chopped pecans or walnuts, a sprinkle of extra brown sugar, or your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

For best texture, let the jars sit undisturbed overnight so the chia fully thickens; give the mix a thorough stir right before serving. Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Freezing is not recommended because the oats and yogurt texture can turn grainy. For a lower-sugar option, reduce the brown sugar to 1 tbsp and sweeten with berries or a small maple syrup drizzle to taste.