6 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes
These 6 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes are healthy, delicious and some of the easiest meal prep for breakfast you can do. Overnight oats can be customized in so many different ways, making them a fantastic healthy breakfast option that anyone can make.
Healthy, make ahead and delicious! What is not to love about that combination when talking about breakfast. If that is what you are looking for, overnight oats is the perfect recipe for you. School time is right around the corner, and I am already in meal prep mode. I know that one of the easiest meal preps that I can do for those busy mornings is overnight oats.
With so many different flavor combinations, everyone can have their favorite. Plus, I can feel better knowing that everyone is starting their day off with a nutritious and filling breakfast.
We love overnight oats in this house, not just because they are super easy to make and can be made in advance, but because they are so good. The yogurt and chia seeds not only add wonderful nutritional value but a nice creamy texture to the overnight oats.
The base recipe is delicious on its own, but if you want to add different flavors you can easily customize it. Like this Banana Nut Overnight Oats recipe.
The base recipe for overnight oats is easy to make and absolutely delicious by itself.
The base recipe for overnight oats is fantastic on its own, but to really boost the flavor I love to add in additional ingredients. Some of these ingredients can be added when you are mixing the base ingredients together and some can just be used as toppings. Keep in mind when customizing your overnight oats, a good ratio to follow is a 2:1 ratio, 2 parts liquid (milk & yogurt) to one-part oats.
It is really just as simple as combining all of the ingredients in a bowl or jar, mixing and chilling overnight. Which is why overnight oats recipes are so popular, you literally don't have to do much prep work to have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
For your flavor add-ins, you simply add them in with the base ingredients and mix until fully combined.
For toppings, you can either add them when you make the overnight oats the night before or top the overnight oats when you go to eat them. Your choice!
My favorite nutritional fact about overnight oats is that the oats are easier for your body to digest. Soaking the oats overnight is like cooking them but done much slower than cooking them and without the heat. This long and slow process helps to breakdown their starches and reduce their phytic acid. Which in turn makes them easier for your body to digest an absorb their nutrients more efficiently.
Overnight Oats are high in fiber and protein, which is really good way to start the morning. They also provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals, making them a great heart healthy breakfast or snack option.
Give your overnight oats a good stir, add your toppings and dig in. If the oat mixture is too thick you can add in more of your milk of choice, mix and enjoy!
Overnight oats can also be warmed before eating. They are meant to be eaten cold but are still really good when warmed slightly in the microwave.
I love Chai spice and when added to overnight oats it really shines. This recipe is just the simple base recipe with the addition of chai spice and vanilla extract.
To make Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving the overnight oats, stir well and enjoy!
This overnight oats recipe has quickly become my kiddos favorite flavor combination. I have added a little more honey to this recipe since I use cocoa powder. If you don't want the additional sweetness, you can omit the additional tablespoon. You can certainly swap out the peanut butter for any other nut butter if you want.
To make this overnight oats recipe start by mashing 1/2 a banana in a bowl. Then add in the remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined, place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, add any additional toppings and enjoy!
To make this overnight oats recipe start by mashing 1/2 a banana in a bowl. Then add in the remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined, place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, add any additional toppings and enjoy!
I consider this overnight oats recipe to be more of a snack, or even dessert than breakfast. But if you want this one for breakfast, go for it! The addition of brown sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips gives this recipe all the flavors of delicious chocolate chip cookie dough. The kids really love this one!
To make this overnight oats recipe combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined, place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, add any additional toppings and enjoy!
One of my favorite go-to overnight oats recipes. You really cannot go wrong with just simple cinnamon in overnight oats! This basic recipe is fantastic topped with granola and nuts, bananas or apples.
To make this overnight oats recipe combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined, place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, add any additional toppings and enjoy!
My family cannot get enough of this combination! During peach season, this recipe stays in constant rotation. Try it topped with your favorite granola!
To make this overnight oats recipe combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined, place in a container, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, add any additional toppings and enjoy!
Overnight oats can last for up to 5 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. When making overnight oats I like to make a large batch to get us through the week. I simply make the base in a large bowl, without the sweetener, then divide and make each flavor combination in their separate containers.
Overnight Oats need to chill for at least 4 hours before the textures are right. If eaten before 4 hours the oats will not have had enough time to soak and soften. Which makes the mixture kind of weird, in my opinion. If you are looking for the full nutritional benefits for easier digestion, I recommend letting the oats chill overnight before eating them.
Everything you need to know about making this healthy and delicious breakfast. Plus 6 easy flavor combinations to start with!
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey (or your sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp chai spice (recipe in notes)
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 3 tbsp honey (or your choice of sweetener)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 Large ripe banana (mashed)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp honey (or your sweetener of choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 Large ripe banana (mashed)
- 4-5 Large strawberries (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- As Needed chocolate chips (as many as you desire)
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 2 tbsp honey (or your sweetener of choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Cup plain or vanilla yogurt (preferably greek yogurt)
- 1/2 Cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 2 tbsp honey (or your sweetener of choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 - 1/2 Cup fresh peach (small diced)
- How To Make Overnight Oats
In a bowl combine the oats, yogurt, milk, honey and chia seeds. Add in other ingredients (listed above) and mix until fully combined.
Place in an airtight container with a lid and chill overnight (or at least 4 hours).
Before serving, give the overnight oats a stir, then add toppings if desired. Enjoy!
Each recipe is enough for 1 serving.
Chai Spice Blend
1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/3 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 (heaping) tsp. ground ginger 1/3 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
This makes more than what you need for 1 serving of the Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats Recipe.
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