Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day. But what if you just don’t have time for it? Overnight Oats Recipes are perfect to prep the night before so that you always get a delicious healthy breakfast.
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Mornings are so busy around here! I love breakfast foods and breakfast recipes, but I don’t always have time to make it. So when I discovered overnight oats recipes, I knew that I had found the solution that would make sure I ate breakfast every day during the week.
Easy to make ahead, they have become a staple in our house.
So what are overnight oats?
Almost all overnight oats recipes follow the same basic pattern: rolled oats soak overnight in a liquid until they become soft. They are easily customizable by adding fruit, nuts, seeds or spices.
All you really need, are a few mason jars and you are ready to go!
Mason jars are my favorite containers for quick recipes and for overnight oats. They make it easy to prep, mix, store overnight and eat the next day. All in the same place!
The Basics: How To Create your Own Overnight Oats Recipes
Pick Your Oats
Skip the steel cut oats or the quick cook oats for this recipe. You want good old fashioned rolled oats. My favorites are here.
Depending on how much I want to make, I use 1/4 to 1/2 cup for my recipes.
So the first step is…put the oats in the jar.
Add twice as much liquid as oats.
Add the liquid! Any kind of milk (cow, rice, almond, coconut) will do. If you want a thicker oatmeal, plain or greek yogurt will work too. BUT be careful not to make it too thick or you will end up with a texture that resembles cement rather than oatmeal.
Add all the things
Here is where it gets fun. You can add chopped nuts, coconut, dried or fresh fruit, cocoa nibs, chia seeds flax seeds…the list can go on and on!
I personally usually add chia seeds, some type of nuts and maybe some fruit like a banana to help thicken and flavor my oats.
Stir in something sweet
Honey, agave, maple syrup, brown or white sugar are all good choices to make your overnight oats recipe a little sweeter.
But you don’t need to add any at all! Sometimes just vanilla and cinnamon with fresh fruit can add all the sweetness you need. It’s up to you!
And always always always add a little salt. No matter what.
Put it in the Fridge overnight
Mix everything together in your jar and seal it. Go get some sleep and in the morning grab your jar and go!
Eat cold or heat and eat.. and add toppings or not..
Before you eat, decide if you are ok with cold oats. The easy part of this is that it tastes great cold! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t heat them up!
Add a few additional toppings after you decide ( more nuts, fruits, spices) and DIG IN!
There are so many ways you can make overnight oats recipes! In case you need inspiration, keep scrolling for over 30 overnight oats recipe ideas in this post!
Enjoy!
Overnight Oat Recipes
Overnight Oats with Chia and Blueberries - The perfectly healthy breakfast for summer
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Raspberry Overnight Oats
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Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
This Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is a healthy way to kick start your day and is beautifully textured. These Oats boasts it’s creaminess, thickness from the thickly cut oatmeal used, and generous nutty flavor from the delicious peanut butter; which all create quite the experience in just one bowl. All vegan and Gluten-Free.
Overnight Oats Recipe with Superfoods
This delicious overnight oats recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Made with superfoods, rolled oats, almond milk, and maple syrup, it’s a tasty, portable, and a convenient breakfast you’ll love!
Healthy Vegan Overnight Oats with Pistachios, Rosewater & Pomegranate
A vegan overnight oats extravaganza scented with a hint of cardamom and rosewater and topped with homemade pistachio cream and pomegranate arils!
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Creamy, nutrient-packed carrot cake overnight oats with hidden health benefits, this oatmeal is the perfect way to start the day.
Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Peaches and cream overnight oats made gluten-free and dairy-free for a healthy breakfast. This easy recipe only takes a couple of minutes to prepare!
5 Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Overnight Oats
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats are perfect for the girl (or guy) on the go! Made the night before with just five simple ingredients and packed with protein, enjoy this quick and easy breakfast recipe after your morning workout.
Overnight Oats – Maple Walnut
Maple walnut overnight oats are a convenient, easy to make and healthy breakfast. Top them with berries for a perfect .
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Wholesome, healthy, and delicious – these Chocolate Overnight Oats using oats, milk, and rich cocoa will be a new favorite breakfast option in your house.
Strawberry, Maple & Pistachio Overnight Oats
Start your day with these quick, easy and totally delicious strawberry, maple and pistachio overnight oats. Naturally dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
Enjoy the delicious classic flavours of coconut and banana cream pie for breakfast or as snack with this easy-to-make no-bake overnight oat recipe.
Apple Butter Overnight Oats
Vegan Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds, Chocolate & Warm Strawberry Vanilla Compote + My Favorite Heart Healthy Foods
These Overnight Oats (vegan, gluten free) w/ Chia Seeds & Warm Strawberry Vanilla Sauce are the ultimate healthy “dessert for breakfast” treat!
Gingerbread Overnight Oats | Gluten-Free, High Fiber, & Healthy
his recipe for Gingerbread Overnight Oats is gluten-free, healthy, and perfect for meal prep. Packed with fiber & protein, these overnight oats are sure to keep you full and satisfied
Overnight PB & J Oatmeal | THM: E
Overnight PB & J Oatmeal is a protein-packed Trim Healthy Mama E breakfast that tastes like a mouthful of a favorite sandwich! Low in fat, gluten-free, and no special ingredients
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe with Yogurt
Easy Overnight Oats with Yogurt are a great healthy high-protein breakfast! This recipe only takes 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare!
Bircher Muesli - Basic Recipe for Swiss Oatmeal
Bircher Muesli is filled with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, fresh apples, nuts, and seeds. Made overnight, this Swiss oatmeal recipe is a healthy and easy breakfast that’s full of flavor and texture.
Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Overnight steel cut oats are perfect to make at the beginning of the week and then heat up all week long. Add your favorite toppings or eat it plain!
Healthy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
This Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe is an amazing, healthy breakfast full of protein and fiber!
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Simple to make overnight blueberry oats. This quick and wholesome breakfast will keep you full for hours
Banana Overnight Oatmeal
Banana Overnight Oatmeal mixes oatmeal, Silk Soymilk, banana and honey and works its magic overnight so it is is ready when you wake up to provide you with a nutritious start to your day.
Peanut Butter Brownie Overnight Oats
This healthy and easy breakfast in a jar is about to be your new favorite simple make-ahead meal. Peanut Butter Brownie Overnight Oats are made without yogurt (vegan by default), and are rich with chocolate flavor thanks to cocoa/cacao powder.
Quick and Easy No-Cook Overnight Oatmeal
This overnight oatmeal comes together in just 5 minutes and is easily customizable using your favorite fruit and jam. Requires no cooking, and since it’s prepared in a single serving jar with lid, it’s perfect for on the go, too!
Overnight Oatmeal - Chia, Greek Yoghurt & Mixed Berries
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Gluten Free Mocha Overnight Oats (Dairy Free)
This Gluten Free Overnight Mocha Oats recipe combines creamy chocolate and coffee, and it only takes minutes to make. It tastes like a healthy dessert for breakfast (plus it’s dairy free too, and vegan depending on your protein powder)!
Almond Blueberry Overnight Oats >> Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast
lmond Blueberry Overnight Oats are an easy, healthy breakfast you can prep the night before. It will turn into a pot of creamy and delicious oats – your kids will love it!
Blackberry Walnut Overnight Oats
The perfect combination of sweet tart flavor and crunch, these Blackberry Walnut overnight oats are an easy make ahead breakfast.
Overnight slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal
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Sarah Myers
Tuesday 16th of March 2021
These all look amazing, thanks for so much inspiration and many ideas! :)