Chai Latte Overnight Oats

These chai latte overnight oats are packed with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, cloves, nutmeg, and spicy black pepper. They’re healthy, easy to make ahead in a jar, and full of fiber and protein. It’s the perfect grab-and-go breakfast to start your day.

Overnight oats are my favorite healthy breakfast because it’s easy to prep the night before and there’s absolutely no cooking involved. This is great for busy mornings when you need something filling and satisfying.

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook method to making oatmeal. You simply combine old-fashioned rolled oats with milk, yogurt, and chia seeds and let it soak overnight in the fridge.

In the morning, you’ll have the most delicious and creamy breakfast treat that’s full of good-for-you ingredients. You can eat them cold straight from the fridge (like I do), or warm them up on the stovetop or microwave.

Why you’ll love these chai latte overnight oats

They’re high in fiber and protein: Rolled oats and chia seeds are a good source of fiber. Fiber is important for digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels. The protein from the Greek yogurt will help keep you full.

They take only 5 minutes to make: You don’t need to chop a bunch of ingredients. Just add everything to a jar with a fitted lid and give it a good stir. It’ll be ready for you to enjoy in the morning after soaking overnight in the fridge.  

They have just the right amount of spice: Most of the chai overnight oats recipes that I’ve tired have TOO much spice, which overpowers the taste. And this is coming from someone who loves a strong chai!

This recipe has the perfect balance of warm spices and sweetness from the maple syrup.  

They’re gluten-free and refined sugar-free: Use certified gluten-free oats to keep this recipe gluten-free. They’re naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.

They can be made vegan: Use dairy-free yogurt and milk to make this recipe vegan.

Chai latte overnight oats ingredients

Rolled oats: I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe because they become tender and creamy when soaked. Quick oats can get watery and mushy.

Sometimes I use a combination of both old-fashioned rolled oats and quick oats, which offers a nice mix of textures. I don’t recommend using instant oats or steel-cut oats for this recipe.

Greek yogurt: I like using 0% plain Greek or Skyr yogurt in this recipe because it’s thick, creamy, and high in protein. If you prefer a sweeter yogurt, use vanilla flavored yogurt.

Make it vegan by using dairy-free yogurt.

Milk: I use unsweetened almond milk since that’s what I usually have in my fridge. You can use any type of milk you prefer.

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. It also helps thicken up the oats.

Chai spice mix: It’s easy to make your own spice mix using pantry ingredients. I use a blend of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper.

Maple syrup: I use maple syrup to add a little natural sweetness. You can use honey if you prefer.

Vanilla extract: This adds good flavor and makes it taste like a vanilla chai latte.

Salt: By adding just a pinch of salt, this can help bring out the subtle flavors in the oats. I use sea salt.

Toppings: Toppings help to add texture to these overnight oats. Below are some suggestions:

• Whipped cream
• Sliced banana
• Chopped apple
• Chopped pear
• Fresh or frozen berries
• Dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, cherries)
• Chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
• Drizzle nut butter or hazelnut spread

What is chai spice made of?

Chai spice is a blend of warm and aromatic spices. It usually includes cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Some recipes include other spices like nutmeg, black pepper, allspice, or star anise.

Each chai spice blend will have different ratios depending on personal preference or regional traditions.

How to make chai latte overnight oats

Make your homemade chai spice mix. Add the cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, cloves, nutmeg and black pepper to a small bowl or jar with a fitted lid. Mix until well combined.

Mix the wet ingredients together. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.

Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and chai spice mix until well combined.

*If you’re using frozen fruit or dried fruit, gently fold it in the oat mixture. If you’re using frozen berries, they will change the color of your oats. Dried fruit will plump up and get softer after soaking.

Let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the oat mixture to a jar with an airtight lid. Let it soak overnight in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. I usually let mine soak for 12 hours.

Stir, add your toppings, and enjoy. In the morning, give your soaked overnight oats a good stir and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

FAQs and tips for making these overnight oats

Can you use steel-cut or instant oats for this recipe? No. Steel-cut oats remain too firm, even after soaking in the fridge overnight and instant oats get too mushy and soggy.

Can you eat them warm? Yes. While I like to eat my overnights oats straight from the fridge, you can warm them up on the stovetop or microwave if you prefer.  

Can you make this without yogurt? Yes, you can leave the yogurt out. Instead of using yogurt, you can add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. The texture and consistency of the overnight oats will change if you don’t use yogurt, but it will still taste delicious.

How long does it keep in the fridge? Overnights oats will keep up to 4-5 days in the fridge. I personally think it tastes best after 12-48 hours.

Is this recipe gluten free? Yes. Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.

Is this recipe vegan? Yes, it can easily be made vegan by using non-dairy milk and dairy-free yogurt.

Please let me know how you like these chai latte overnight oats in the comments below! Your feedback and review encourages me to keep creating new and yummy recipes. I hope you love these overnight oats as much as I do.

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