I’m not that energetic person who makes pancakes first thing in the morning. If you’re like me, than you know sleeping until the last possible second while having a wholesome breakfast can be a real challenge. This delicious overnight muesli with Greek yogurt and chia seeds lets me be lazy AND still eat something healthy!
Muesli has been around for over 100 years and started out with just oats and slices of apples. As most things do, it evolved, and now it is being used in an overnight form that is soaked in milk and/or yogurt.
This is a mixture of grains, nuts, seeds and fruit all mixed together and placed in a sealed jar for later use. We made an incredible batch a couple of weeks ago and I have gone through it so fast. I LOVED it and can’t get enough of it.
I used chia seeds and Greek yogurt to make this a high-protein breakfast. I have to say it really does help me last until lunch with no desire to snack, which is all I ever wanted!
🍓 Ingredients
While there are many variations to try with this and there are a few main ingredients to get you started. Here are the top 3 for you to look over.
✅Muesli: It will give you the best crunch and flavor combination ever. I used my homemade muesli recipe (it’s super easy!) but you can also just buy some bagged muesli at the store.
✅Chia seeds: They may be small in size, but they are packed with nutrients! Fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and so much more. They also swell up in liquids, creating a pudding-like consistency so this ingredient also makes this overnight muesli creamier.
✅Berries: Any kind of berries will work well. We love to add strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a fun combination.
✅Vanilla Greek yogurt: I used the vanilla-flavored kind because it goes so well with the fresh berries, but feel free to use plain if you want to. There is some sugar in vanilla yogurt, so if you’re using the plain variety, you might want to add a bit of honey or agave syrup to replace it.
🍽️ Instructions
This is silly easy and you will quickly see the two minutes I keep saying. This is FAST!
👉Step 1: Combine the muesli, chia seeds, yogurt and milk into a bowl. Stir and cover. Let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
👉Step 2: In the morning, scoop in into a bowl, top with fresh fruit and serve. Easy peasy! Some of you swear that this should be served cold, and others think it should be warmed. Which one do you prefer?
📌 Expert Tips
To make this fresh and amazing every time, here are some additional add-ins to use:
- Add in agave syrup or honey for a little sweetness
- For a bit of New England goodness, add in a little bit of maple syrup
- Add/delete Greek yogurt for extra thickness and punch of extra protein
- Since muesli has nuts and seeds in the mix, they will soften slightly as they soak in the yogurt overnight. I personally love this chewy texture! However, if you are someone who needs a serious crunch in the morning, save a handful of dry muesli or fresh nuts to sprinkle on top right before you eat. Best of both worlds!
- Warm this up in the microwave for a perfect winter breakfast. You are not stuck eating it cold out of the refrigerator.
🍱 Best Containers
Most of the time I rely on 8 oz Mason jars because they have tight-fitting lids (and look cute). However, any airtight container works.
I also used small Pyrex bowls and even recycled jelly jars. Just make sure your containers have a lid so your breakfast doesn’t absorb the “fridge smells” of leftovers sitting nearby!
❓ FAQ
That’s ok! This is very forgiving! Soak it for 15-20 minutes and you should have soft enough oats to be able to enjoy! I have soaked it for less time in the afternoons for my afternoon pick me up and it’s great. It is a little bit more crunchy, but still amazing!
Use any kind of milk that you want. We made it with dairy milk. My husband is a huge fan of homemade almond milk right now, and it works out great, too.
Absolutely! If you want to keep it plant-based, simply swap the Greek yogurt for a coconut milk yogurt, almond milk yogurt, or another plant-based yogurt. They provide that same creamy texture. Just keep in mind that plant-based yogurts are often lower in protein than Greek yogurt, so you might want to add a few extra nuts to make up for it.
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Overnight Muesli With Greek Yogurt & Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- ½ cup Muesli we used our homemade muesli recipe, but store-bought works too.
- ½ tsp Chia Seeds
- 1 container Vanilla Greek Yogurt single-serve size
- ½ cup Berries use what you have available
- ½ cup Milk optional (I've made it both ways and this helps to thin it out but isn't necessary)
Instructions
- Combine the muesli, chia seeds, milk and yogurt together in a bowl and store in a container in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, top with fruit and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
so easy!!