Have you tried overnight oats yet? It took me the longest time to even try them because the thought of cold oatmeal sounded most unappealing to me. One day, I caved. I had to see what all the fuss was about.
I’m so glad I did because overnight oats are the perfect breakfast food and cold oats are not nearly as weird as I thought they’d be.
The best part about overnight oats is that you can mix the ingredients ahead of time, which takes less than five minutes, and breakfast is ready when you wake up! THE BEST. These will last in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Basically what’s happening is rolled oats are sitting in liquid overnight and the liquid is “cooking” the oats. By morning, they are soft and ready to eat!
Don’t love the idea of cold oats? You can eat overnight oats cold or warm! If you prefer them warm, just pop them in the microwave in the morning for a quick, 30 second heat up.
Overnight oats are really customizable; everyone seems to make them slightly differently. I’m sharing five healthy recipes for you today that take on different flavors. All of them start with the same basic ratio of 1/2 cup oats: 1 cup liquid.
how to make the best overnight oats
I mostly prefer to use old-fashioned oats and a non-dairy milk, but you can use cow’s milk if that’s what you keep on hand. I only occasionally use yogurt, so only one of these overnight oats recipes is made with Greek yogurt. I just prefer the texture without yogurt, but I do love how the Greek yogurt adds some tanginess and extra protein.
Many overnight oats recipe contain chia seeds. I don’t usually use them because I’m not a big fan of the texture chia creates unless blended. You absolutely don’t need chia seeds to make overnight oats, but if you want you can certainly add a few teaspoons to any of these recipes.
The last thing you need to know about overnight oats is how to sweeten them. In three of these recipes, I sweeten them naturally with a mashed banana. Note that the sugar in those recipes is all natural sugar from the fruit, there is no added sugars at all.
If you hate the flavor of banana (it’s never overpowering, but you can taste it a little), you can take it out and add a tablespoon of liquid sweetener. Honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar all work great.
The recipes that don’t use banana are lightly sweetened with a liquid sweetener. One tablespoon is perfect for my taste buds, but if you are used to super sweet, you may need more. You can also use stevia for a no-sugar-added option.
I make my overnight oats in mason jars because I pretty much use them for everything, but any storage container will work! I sometimes add nutritional boosters to my overnight oats.
Here are current five favorite healthy overnight oats recipes. I can’t even pick a favorite because they are all so tasty! Please let me know which one you love best.
Strawberries and cream overnight oats recipe
Lite coconut milk is the “cream” here and this is a dreamy breakfast! With a touch of vanilla and just enough sweetness, if you’re a strawberry lover, you MUST make this one.
Strawberries and cream overnight oats
Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutesYield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup lite coconut milk (canned)1 cup chopped strawberries (about 5 large strawberries)1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 352
Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutesYield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup lite coconut milk (canned)1 cup chopped strawberries (about 5 large strawberries)1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 352
Sugar: 24 grams
Fat: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 58 grams
Protein: 6 grams
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Carrot cake overnight oats
I love carrot cake so much! (Evidence: this recipe!) If I can have all the flavors of carrot cake in a healthy breakfast package, I’m gonna do it. And I do. Often. You should, too.
Author: Maryea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice1 banana, mashed1 small carrot, grated1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 tablespoon raisins (optional)pinch salt
Optional toppings: walnuts
instructions
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.
nutrition
Calories: 359
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice1 banana, mashed1 small carrot, grated1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 tablespoon raisins (optional)pinch salt
Optional toppings: walnuts
instructions
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.
nutrition
Calories: 359
Sugar: 20 grams
Carbohydrates: 69 grams
Protein: 9 grams
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Chocolate covered cherry overnight oats
You can’t beat chocolate for breakfast! Cherries + chocolate make a perfect combination. Use fresh cherries when in season, but frozen cherries work great here, too. Cherries are full of antioxidants and cancer-fighting nutrients, so they are a great addition to your breakfast!
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Chocolate covered cherry overnight oats
You can’t beat chocolate for breakfast! Cherries + chocolate make a perfect combination. Use fresh cherries when in season, but frozen cherries work great here, too. Cherries are full of antioxidants and cancer-fighting nutrients, so they are a great addition to your breakfast!
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook
Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder1 medium banana, mashed1 cup pitted cherries
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
nutrition
Calories: 387
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder1 medium banana, mashed1 cup pitted cherries
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
nutrition
Calories: 387
Sugar: 32 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 78 grams
Protein: 10 grams
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almond berry overnight oats
This is the recipe that made me fall in love with overnight oats. I just love the almond butter + berry combination. You can substitute any nut butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter if you prefer. Either way, I know you’ll love this one.
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This is the recipe that made me fall in love with overnight oats. I just love the almond butter + berry combination. You can substitute any nut butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter if you prefer. Either way, I know you’ll love this one.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk1 banana, mashed1 tablespoon almond butter1/2 cup berries of choice* (chop if using strawberries)
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Optional: add additional berries and almond butter as toppings.
notes
*I use whatever I have on hand: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries are all favorites.
nutrition
Calories: 393
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk1 banana, mashed1 tablespoon almond butter1/2 cup berries of choice* (chop if using strawberries)
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Optional: add additional berries and almond butter as toppings.
notes
*I use whatever I have on hand: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries are all favorites.
nutrition
Calories: 393
Sugar: 18 grams
Fat: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 64 grams
Protein: 11 grams
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Chocolate coconut greek yogurt overnight oats
If you want some extra protein and tang to your overnight oats, give this recipe a try! This time I pair another favorite combination: chocolate + coconut. YUM! This one is thicker than the others, so if that will bother you, adjust the amount of yogurt and milk used to have more milk and less yogurt.
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If you want some extra protein and tang to your overnight oats, give this recipe a try! This time I pair another favorite combination: chocolate + coconut. YUM! This one is thicker than the others, so if that will bother you, adjust the amount of yogurt and milk used to have more milk and less yogurt.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup lite coconut milk1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt1 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar)1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powderOptional toppings: unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut chips, chocolate chips
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Add optional toppings, if you prefer.
nutrition
Calories: 351Sugar: 20 gramsFat: 7.8 gramsCarbohydrates: 52 gramsProtein: 14.7 grams
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ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup lite coconut milk1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt1 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar)1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powderOptional toppings: unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut chips, chocolate chips
instructions
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Add optional toppings, if you prefer.
nutrition
Calories: 351Sugar: 20 gramsFat: 7.8 gramsCarbohydrates: 52 gramsProtein: 14.7 grams
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