Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Filling, creamy and delicious, make some up before you go to bed and you have the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for those busy mornings. They make the perfect meal to enjoy on a road-trip on when you get to work.
Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Almond Milk
Mason jars filled with Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats have become a favorite road-trip breakfast in our family. I originally whipped up a batch when we went on a little jaunt to San Francisco with mum, and they have been requested so many times since, that I just had to share.
Why Overnight Chia Overnight Oats Make The Best Road Trip Food
I was just about to head to bed for the night so I could get up bright and early for a family trip to SF the next day. I took 5 minutes before hitting the hay and whipped up a couple of jars of chia overnight oats so we didn't have to eat out for every. single. meal.
As much as I love eating out, I always tend to feel gross and greedy if we do it for every meal. Especially taking into account the greasy breakfasts that tend to be available while on the road.
Overnight oats make it so easy to put together a make-ahead breakfast!
What Ingredients Are Needed For Chia Overnight Oats?
These overnight oats with chia seeds were so scrumptious, especially when loaded with frozen berries the night before, they instantly became the new favorite breakfast request around here.
And you don't need much in the way of ingredients to whip them up:
- chia seeds
- oats
- cinnamon
- coconut or almond milk
- maple syrup
- frozen mixed berries.
Pop everything except the fruit into a mason jar with a lid, give it a good stir, top with frozen fruit, and pop into the fridge.
Just grab on the way out the door in the morning and Bob's your uncle.
Use extra oats and maple syrup to whip up a batch of these maple oatmeal cookies.
Get The Kids To Make Their Own Overnight Oats
It is so easy to get the kids involved in making their own chia overnight oats:
- Have them add the oats and milk to the jars;
- Put out an array of toppings and let them choose their own;
- In the mornings let them go to the fridge and get out their own little jar.
I can guarantee they are more likely to gobble up every last bite if they had a hand in the process!
Do yourself a favor and add this great make-ahead breakfast to your next meal prep Sunday.
They will make breakfast a breeze and keep little bellies full for longer. And don't forget the mason jars, they are a must for the cuteness factor alone.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
Need more overnight oats recipes in your life? Check these out:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
- Overnight Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oats
- Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats from Call Me PC
I love to hear from you, so be sure to pop back and leave a comment once you try them out, or pin to your breakfast board for later.
Happy eating!
Recipe
Dairy Free Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon frozen mixed berries
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds, oats and cinnamon to a small mason jar. Pop on the lid and give it a good shake to combine the ingredients1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pour in the maple syrup and coconut milk, top with frozen berries. Put the lid back on and pop into the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight½ cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon frozen mixed berries
- Add some flaked coconut and hemp seeds to serve, and away you go
Notes
Nutrition
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Ehi Lilian says
I think I'll make mine 1 and a half teaspoon of chia seed, i love em ☺, any consequences to that effect?
Donna says
Hi Ehi, only using 1 1/2 tsp might leave you with a pretty liquidy chia pudding!!
molly says
Love the idea, and Thank you for this awesome looking and healthy recipe.
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
I have never made overnight oats before but these sound great! Hope you're enjoying the month with your mom and had a good time on your 2 nights away from the kids!
Donna1 says
Oh thank you Vicky, we had an awesome time away, so relaxing - except for the snowboarding 🙂 But that was fun as well
Gin says
I love that you're adding chia seeds! Great idea, extra healthy and super creamy. 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh I am a bit of a chia seed addict, I add them to everything 🙂
Marly says
I need this to...be my breakfast!!
Donna1 says
Haha, if I could pop one over to you I would 🙂
Traditionallymodernfood says
Overnight oats s grt for busy morning..this s such a treat
Donna1 says
I agree 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
I love overnight oats to no end. The ingredients in this one is different from any that I have had. Thanks so much and I am going to really enjoy it.
Donna1 says
We love them too Ginny, so yummy, and it is really nice to have breakfast all prepared for the morning!
Mary (The Godmother @ Goodie Godmother) says
These are just darling! I haven't made overnight cold oats in ages, and your recipe makes me think it's time to change that.
Donna1 says
I hope you do Mary 🙂 We love them!
Healing Tomato says
This chia overnight oats is an amazing dish. Looks so delicious and healthy
Donna1 says
Thank you 🙂
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
How delicious these look! - what a perfect way to start the day. Love the make ahead too, this will make my week so much easier!
Donna1 says
Oh I hear ya Debra - it really does start the day off right when breakfast is already prepped! Especially on a monday morning 🙂
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
Overnight oats are just the best! I love that you can just throw it all together the night before and wake up to a ready made breakfast sitting in the fridge!
Donna1 says
Me too Mel!!
Jenn says
Sounds like such a hearty and EASY breakfast!! Yum!
Donna1 says
Definitely very easy Jenn 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
Overnight oats are perfect for a delicious and quick breakfast. I love all of the ingredients in this recipe. Enjoy your weekend away!
Donna1 says
We did thanks, it was lovely 🙂 They are definitely handy for a quick and easy breakfast!
Sreelatha@ Framed Recipes says
I do make a chia seeds breakfast bowl without oats. I am going to start adding oats too in my breakfast bowl. :). thanks for sharing.
Donna1 says
Very welcome 🙂 We love having chia pudding bowls as well, I just have to add oats for the kids or they are asking me for more food 5 mins later 🙂
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
We do a lot of overnight oats over here! I love maple in them so this sound delicious!
Donna1 says
They are so handy right! We love them around here
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Chia seeds are a must in overnight oats! Extra creamy goodness!
Donna1 says
I agree 🙂