Simple Overnight Oats Recipes

These 5 simple overnight oats recipes are great for meal prep and customizing.  Overnight oats are an easy and delicious breakfast for busy mornings. These simple overnight oats recipes are great for meal prep and customizing. This post contains affiliate links.

What are overnight Oats

Overnight oats are oatmeal that you soak in a liquid and let sit overnight in the fridge. Overnight oats are a great way to have a delicious and healthy breakfast ready when you wake up.

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS COOKED?

Overnight oats do not need to be cooked because the liquid softens the oats. You can enjoy the oats cold, straight out of the fridge or warmed up in the microwave. I like to let my overnight oats sit out for a few minutes to reach room temperature before I eat them.

What is the best Container for Overnight Oats?

Any airtight container is good for overnight oats. I prefer glass containers with a lid because they are stackable and the perfect size. I also like to make mine in mason jars.

How Far inadvanced can you make overnight oats

You can batch them for single serving or make a big bowl. They last in the fridge for up to 5 days, which is why they are perfect for meal prep.

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HOW TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS?

To make them, you'll need rolled oats, milk (dairy or non-dairy), or yogurt, a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, and any additional flavorings or toppings you'd like, such as fresh or dried fruit, nut butters, or nuts.  Stir the ingredients together, cover the bowl, and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, the oats will be nice and creamy. Add in any additional flavorings or toppings and enjoy!

Oats

I generally make my oats with rolled oats, but they can be made with steel cut oats. Steel cut oats have a chewier texture that I'm not the biggest fan of for overnight oats, but try it, you make enjoy it. Also if using steel cut make sure your oats have marinated for at least 24hrs. I don’t suggest instant or quick oats. Make it gluten free and use gluten free oats.

Liquid

I have never made overnight oats with water. I like to make my oatmeal with dairy or a dairy substitute because I think it gives it a richer flavor. Overnight oats can be made with: -milk or yogurt. Make it dairy free and use almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk or any dairy substitute. I have never made overnight oats with water. I like to make my oatmeal with dairy or a dairy substitute because I think it gives it a richer flavor. Overnight oats can be made with: -milk or yogurt. Make it dairy free and use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk or any dairy substitute.

Sweetener

I love to add real maple syrup to my overnight oats. Other great options are agave, honey, or sugar. Make it sugar free and use monk fruit or sugar substitute.

Add-ins for your overnight oats

I love to add real maple syrup to my overnight oats. Other great options are agave, honey, or sugar. Make it sugar free and use monk fruit or sugar substitute.

TOPPINGS for your overnight oats

Add your toppings in the morning or when you batch them. I haven’t noticed a difference with putting the toppings in ahead of time or the morning of. However, I don’t suggest adding nuts until you are ready to eat your oats because the nuts will get soggy. 

Overnight oats recipes

Here are 5 overnight oats recipes. I have something different for each day of the work/school week, so you don't get bored. Once you've gotten the hang of making overnight oats, you can tweak and customize these to your liking. Add the following mix-ins to your base recipe to create different flavored overnight oats:

Blueberry Overnight Oats Recipe

• ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Apple Cinnamon overnight oats

• ½ cup diced apples (I leave the skin on)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

ALMOND BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE OVERNIGHT OATS Recipe

• 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Banana Nut over night oats recipe

• ½ a banana sliced
• ¼ teaspoon cinamon
• Add walnuts or pecans before eating.