Vanilla Bean Classic Overnight Oats

5 January 2026 By Jimmy Smith
Creamy vanilla bean overnight oats with vanilla seeds and a honey drizzle
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Vanilla Bean Classic Overnight Oats

The simple, creamy base recipe vanilla, oats and yoghurt ready to enjoy as-is or topped with whatever you have.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Stir the oats and chia seeds together in a jar.
  2. Add the milk, yoghurt, vanilla and honey and mix well.
  3. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Stir in the morning and top with fresh fruit, nuts or a drizzle of honey.

Notes

This is the master recipe once you’ve got it, swap in any fruit or flavour you like.

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