Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats is an easy healthy breakfast. Make it the night before as part of meal prep, so it’s ready to go in the morning!

Overnight Oats are my go-to breakfast I have almost every day. The best part is you make it the night before as part of meal prep, so it’s ready to eat when you wake up in the morning!

Another great breakfast to make as part of meal prep are my overnight weetabix and even a fun twist on this recipe is my tiramisu overnight oats. Both are made the night before which makes mornings much easier.

They're healthy, vegan, and keep me full for several hours as they're full of fiber, protein & healthy carbohydrates.

You can also change up the flavours and get as fancy as you like. This is my basic recipe which you can use as a base, then add different additions to it.

My favorite overnight oats are to have them this way and add fruit and granola in the morning.

Another fun flavor to try is my chocolate peanut overnight oats.

Table of Contents

• Ingredients to make easy Overnight Oats
• Other flavours you can add
• Toppings you can add for overnight oatmeal
• How to make Overnight Oats
• Tips to make Overnight Oats
• FAQs
• More Breakfast Recipes
• Recipe
• Comments

Ingredients to make easy Overnight Oats

• Rolled Oats / Old fashioned rolled oats are the best oats to use. Quick oats or instant oats can become too mushy as they are a much finer texture. Steel cut oats also arent the best to use.
  
  Oats are super healthy as they’re high in carbohydrates, fiber, and protein along with vitamins and minerals
  
• Chia seeds are a great addition as they expand once soaked so they bring a nice texture to overnight oats. They’re also high in omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein
• Milk, you can add any milk that you prefer. I rotate from using oat milk, almond milk and cashew milk myself
• Maple syrup is added for a touch of sweetness. I recommend using a pure maple syrup that doesn’t have any preservatives or addictives
• Vanilla extract gives a subtle nice flavour and scent. You only need a touch of it

Other flavours you can add

• Peanut butter, almond butter or any nut butter 
• Cacao powder
• Fresh or frozen fruit
• Jam
• Cinnamon

Toppings you can add for overnight oatmeal

• Fresh fruit
• Granola or protein granola
• Nuts
• Nut butters
• Cacao nibs
• Pure maple syrup

How to make Overnight Oats

Make this easy overnight oats in no time. Follow my simple steps below.

1. Add Ingredients. Place rolled oats, one tablespoon chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla in a glass jar, bowl or container.
   
   Pour over the milk, place the lid on and shake so that it’s well combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds. If using a bowl, mix well with a spoon
2. Time to set. Allow it to set in the fridge for 2 - 4 hours or overnight
3. Serve. Top with your favourite toppings such as fresh fruit and granola and enjoy!

Tips to make Overnight Oats

1. Make sure to cover the overnight oats when placing in the fridge to set. Either with a lid if using a mason jar or container, or also with cling wrap if in a bowl
2. It’s best to add the toppings on the morning you are eating them. This way they keep fresh and won’t lose their crunch if adding nuts or granola
3. You can make a larger batch if making in advance for the week. You can either use separate mason jars or one large container
4. If your oats are too thick or too set as you’ve made them in advance for a few days, add a splash extra of milk in the morning before eating. This will make it more creamy.
5. If you prefer to eat your oats warm, you can heat the overnight oats in the morning before eating

FAQs

More Breakfast Recipes

• Protein Overnight Oats
• Greek Yogurt Pancakes
• Zucchini Corn Fritters
• Sheet Pan Pancakes
• Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
• Healthy French Toast
• Baked Oats
• Overnight Weetabix
• Pesto Eggs
• Oat Flour Pancakes

I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Overnight Oats photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

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