Overnight Oats with Figs and Walnuts

Name: Overnight Oats with Figs and Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 2 cup milk; 0.5 cup yogurt (plain, thick); 0.5 cup dried figs (stems removed, chopped); 0.25 cup walnuts (roughly chopped); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch cinnamon (ground); 1 pinch salt

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy, no-cook oats that soften overnight into a pudding-like breakfast. Sweet dried figs and crunchy walnuts weave through every spoonful, with a hint of cinnamon and maple. Grab a jar straight from the fridge on busy mornings.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

417 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Chop the figs and walnuts.
1.Remove any stems from dried figs and chop into small, raisin-sized pieces.
2.Roughly chop the walnuts into small chunks, keeping some texture.
mix · ~2 min
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
1.Add rolled oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl.
2.Add the pinch of salt.
3.Add the chopped figs and walnuts, reserving a tablespoon of each for topping.
4.Stir well until everything is evenly combined and no dry oats remain.
TIPA pinch of salt wakes up the sweetness — don't skip it.
assemble · ~2 min
Divide into jars and seal.
Spoon the oat mixture evenly into four 8-ounce mason jars. Press down gently with the back of the spoon so the oats are submerged in liquid. Seal each jar tightly with its lid.
TIPMake sure the oats are fully submerged so they soften evenly overnight.
rest · ~480 min
Refrigerate overnight.
Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight. The oats and chia seeds will absorb the liquid and soften into a creamy, pudding-like texture.
TIPDon't stir during the rest — the chia and oats need quiet time to set.
garnish
Top with reserved figs and walnuts, then serve.
Open a jar and give it a quick stir. Sprinkle the reserved chopped figs and walnuts on top. Enjoy cold straight from the jar, or transfer to a bowl.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant, for the best creamy texture without mushiness.
2
Reserve a tablespoon each of figs and walnuts for topping to add contrasting crunch and chew.
3
Press the oat mixture down gently in the jar so all oats are submerged for even softening.
4
Let the oats rest undisturbed overnight—stirring prevents the chia from setting properly.
5
These jars keep in the fridge for up to 4 days; batch-prep for grab-and-go breakfasts.
6
If the mixture seems too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the milk for unsweetened almond or oat milk and use a plant-based yogurt (coconut or soy) to make the recipe entirely vegan while keeping it creamy.

high protein

High-protein

Replace half the milk with unsweetened protein milk or add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost the protein content for a more substantial breakfast.

low sugar