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Overnight Oats – 9 Easy and Healthy Recipes

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A grid of nine clear glass cups, each filled with different variations of overnight oats. Toppings include sliced bananas, shredded coconut, strawberries, blueberries, nuts, and granola. The cups are arranged in a 3x3 pattern on a wooden surface.
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Overnight oats are the perfect healthy breakfast for those who have don’t have time to cook in the morning. You place all the ingredients in a jar/bowl, mix it, store in the fridge overnight and enjoy it in the next morning. The beauty of this dish is that you can add any flavors that you like and it’s never get boring.

A grid of nine clear glass cups, each filled with different variations of overnight oats. Toppings include sliced bananas, shredded coconut, strawberries, blueberries, nuts, and granola. The cups are arranged in a 3x3 pattern on a wooden surface.

Overnight Oats – 9 Easy and Healthy Recipes

4 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
WORK TIME 5 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine American
Servings 1 yields

Ingredients
 

Blueberry overnight oats:

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • ½ cup 45g blueberries
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup 70g Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 teaspoons Maple syrup
  • ½ cup 120ml Almond milk or any milk of your choice
  • slivered almonds and blueberries for topping

Chocolate & banana overnight oats:

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup 70g Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 teaspoons Maple syrup optional
  • ½ cup 120ml Almond milk or any milk of your choice
  • ½ Banana
  • Chocolate shavings and banana slices for topping

Apple pie overnight oats:

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup 70g Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup 120ml Almond milk or any milk of your choice
  • ½ Apple grated
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey/maple syrup optional
  • Walnuts

Pina colada overnight oats

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • 2 oz 60g Pineapple
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup 70g Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey/Maple syrup *optional
  • ½ cup 120ml Coconut milk or any milk of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon Desiccated coconut
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Pineapple chunks and desiccated coconut for topping

Peanut butter & jelly overnight oats:

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup 70g Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup 120ml Almond milk or any milk of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Fruit jam of your choice
  • Crushed peanuts and natural peanut butter for topping

Strawberry overnight oats

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseeds
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew butter
  • 50 g 3 pieces strawberries, fresh or frozen (cut into cubes)
  • ½ cup 120ml Oat milk or any other milk of your choice
  • Salt pinch
  • 1-2 teaspoons Maple syrup/Agave syrup

For topping:

  • Strawberries
  • Cashew butter

Banana bread overnight oats

  • ½ cup 45g rolled oats
  • 1-2 tablespoons Pecans/Walnuts crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Sunflower seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 Banana mashed
  • ½ cup 120ml Hazelnut milk or any other milk of your choice
  • 1-2 teaspoons Maple syrup/Agave syrup
  • Pinch Salt

For topping:

  • Banana slices
  • Pecans/Walnuts

Coffee overnight oats:

  • ½ cup 45g Rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • ¼ cup 60ml Almond milk or any other milk of your choice
  • ¼ cup 60ml Coffee
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup/Agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Almond butter
  • Pinch Salt

For topping:

  • Almonds
  • Almond butter

Tahini overnight oats

  • ½ cup 45g rolled oats
  • ½ cup 120ml Hazelnut milk or any other milk of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup/Agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

For topping:

  • Cashews
  • Sesame seeds
  • Nut butter

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container/bowl and mix until combined.
    2. Transfer to a jar or a glass. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    3. Top with fresh fruits/nuts/seeds and serve.
    Frequently asked questions:
    WHAT ARE OVERNIGHT OATS?
    Overnight oats are basically a “no-cook oatmeal porridge”. Overnight oats are a quick and easy method of making breakfast ahead of time. Instead of cooking oatmeal on the stovetop, you soak the raw oats with milk of your choice. That soaking process allows the oats to absorb the liquids and soften them enough to eat uncooked.
    WHAT MILK CAN WE USE TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS?
    To make overnight oats you basically can use any dairy-free milk, cow’s milk or any liquid. Popular choices: Almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, hazelnut milk, soy milk, hemp milk and more.
    HOW TO MAKE BASIC OVERNIGHT OATS?
    To make basic overnight oats you need only 2 ingredients: rolls oats and liquids (1:1 ratio), then you can add seeds, nuts, nut butter, fruits, yogurt and more.
    CAN WE USE INSTANT/QUICK OATS TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS?
    Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best when it comes to making overnight oats, they will give, creamy and chewy texture. If you using quick oats or instant oats, they will end up too soft and texture will be to ruddy. My suggestion: use only rolled oats.
    HOW LONG CAN WE STORE OVERNIGHT OATS?
    Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge, for up to 4-5 days.
    DO YOU EAT OVERNIGHT OATS HOT OR COLD?
    Overnight oats can be eaten hot or cold. I usually just take them out of the fridge and eat them right away. To heat overnight oats, microwave for 45-60 seconds, or transfer to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
    WHAT SWEETENERS CAN WE USE TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS?
    In most of my recipes I use maple syrup or agave syrup, because they are the most accessible. But, you can use any sweetener that you like, such as: Honey, stevia, date syrup, sugar or even dates. You can add more or less of the sweetener to control the sweetness.
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