Description
Overnight oats are a simple, no-cook method of making oatmeal by soaking rolled oats in liquid overnight. This guide includes a basic recipe plus 8 delicious variations to try.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For Basic Overnight Oats:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For Berry Blast:
- 1/4 cup mixed berries
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- For Chocolate Banana:
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- For Apple Cinnamon:
- 1/4 cup diced apple
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For Tropical:
- 1/4 cup diced mango
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
- For Peanut Butter & Jelly:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon jam
- For Pumpkin Spice:
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- For Matcha Green Tea:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- For Carrot Cake:
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 2. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 3. Seal the container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- 4. In the morning, stir the oats and add your choice of toppings or mix-ins.
- 5. For the flavored variations, add the additional ingredients either before refrigerating or in the morning before serving.
- 6. Enjoy cold or heat gently if preferred.
Notes
Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The texture will thicken over time – you can add more milk when serving if needed. For vegan versions, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.