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    Overnight Oats Recipes & Tips

    Published: Jul 16, 2019 · Modified: Sep 21, 2022 by Ang Paris · 2 Comments
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    Want a delicious, healthy breakfast without all the fuss? Overnight oats are the answer to your problems! And with 15 easy overnight oats recipes, you'll never be bored with breakfast again. via @jugglingactmamaWant a delicious, healthy breakfast without all the fuss? Overnight oats are the answer to your problems! And with 15 easy overnight oats recipes, you'll never be bored with breakfast again. via @jugglingactmamaWant a delicious, healthy breakfast without all the fuss? Overnight oats are the answer to your problems! And with 15 easy overnight oats recipes, you'll never be bored with breakfast again. via @jugglingactmama

    Want a delicious, healthy breakfast without all the fuss? Overnight oats are the answer to your problems! And with 15 easy overnight oats recipes, you'll never be bored with breakfast again.

    Collage image with text that reads 15 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes for a No-Fuss Breakfast.
    15 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes for a No-Fuss Breakfast
    Jump to:
    • What is Overnight Oatmeal?
    • Basic Overnight Oats Recipe
    • Can You Make Overnight Oats Without Milk?
    • Sweeteners for Overnight Oats
    • Overnight Oats FAQ
    • Easy Overnight Oats Recipes
    • Tips for the Best Overnight Oats
    • Toppings for Overnight Oats
    • More Healthy Breakfast Ideas
    • 💬 Comments

    I don't know about you, but I'm not a morning person. With kids, though, you absolutely have to get up early in the mornings to start your day. And when it comes to breakfast, I'll be honest and say that a lot of mornings are cereal, toast or muffins. I just can't pull it together to cook for breakfast except on weekends. The good news is that I don't have to.

    Image contains a jar of overnight oats with rhubarb sauce on top of a striped towel.

    What is Overnight Oatmeal?

    With overnight oats, you put everything together the night before, set it, and forget it. It's really that easy.

    Most overnight oats recipes start with rolled oats mixed with soy, almond or cow's milk. 

    After that, you can add fruit, nuts, yogurt, seeds or other ingredients.  It all goes into a mason jar and sits in the refrigerator overnight. 

    Some of the overnight oats recipes require no cooking at all, while some just sit in the slow cooker overnight. Either way, that's way easier than trying to play chef before I've had my first cup of coffee.

    A delicious breakfast that essentially makes itself overnight? Yes, please. Sign me up!!

    Image contains 5 jars of Overnight Oats 5 Ways from Cooking Classy, surrounded by fruit, seeds, nuts and a spoon.
    Overnight Oats 5 Ways - Cooking Classy

    Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

    The basic recipe for overnight oats is so very simple.  Here's all you need to do:

    • Put ½ cup rolled oats into the bottom of a mason jar.
    • Pour 1 cup milk (soy, almond, etc) over the oats.
    • Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    • Mix in 1-2 teaspoons honey, agave or another sweetener.
    • Tightly seal the jar and place it into the refrigerator overnight.
    • In the morning you can add other toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut or yogurt.
    Image contains glasses filled with apple walnut overnight oats topped with fresh cinnamon and apples in front of a jar spilling oats and a carton of milk.
    This recipe is a reader favorite!

    Can You Make Overnight Oats Without Milk?

    You can definitely make overnight oats recipes without milk, but you have to soak the oats.  Simply use an equal amount of any liquid, just make sure the other flavors you're adding are complimentary.  Here are some suggestions:

    • Water
    • Coconut Milk
    • Orange Juice
    • Soy Milk
    • Almond Milk
    • Orange Juice
    Three jars of overnight oats, one with raspberries, one with banana slices and one with chocolate chips and coconut.
    Blueberry overnight oats in glass jars.

    Blueberry Overnight Oats are a delicious variation on my basic recipe. My kids love it.

    Sweeteners for Overnight Oats

    • Honey
    • Brown Sugar
    • Agave Nectar
    • Maple Syrup
    • Blueberry Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
    • Rhubarb Overnight Oats
    • How to Make Overnight Oatmeal

    Overnight Oats FAQ

    Are overnight oats safe?

    While some might feeling eating uncooked oats can cause digestive issues, overnight oats are absolutely safe to eat!

    Are overnight oats good for weight loss?

    Overnight oats can be a very healthy breakfast, however, that all depends on how you make your oats. Eating oats for breakfast can make you feel full longer, so you may be less inclined to snack.

    Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

    It's up to you! There are loads of overnight oats recipes out there and you can enjoy them hot or cold.

    What kind of oats are best for overnight oatmeal?

    Personally, I prefer quick-cooking oats, but you can also use rolled oats, muesli, or steel cut oats.

    Can you microwave overnight oats?

    Yes! If you prefer your oatmeal to be warm, just remove it from the fridge and pop it into the microwave for 1-2 minutes before adding your toppings.

    Pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal with cinnamon, anise and maple syrup. In portioned glasses, on wooden old rustic table.

    Easy Overnight Oats Recipes

    Here are some of our favorite overnight oats recipes that I think you'll love too!

    Almond Joy Overnight Oats Recipe  in a mason jar, on a wooden table top from Pancake Warrior.
    • Almond Joy Overnight Oats | Pancake Warrior
    • Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats | The Lemon Bowl
    • Overnight Oats with Apples, Cranberries and Cinnamon | Two Healthy Kitchens
    • Peach Streusel Overnight Oats | Chelsea's Messy Apron
    Caramel Apple Overnight Oats from Live Laugh Rowe in a mason jar on a burlap coaster.
    • Caramel Apple Overnight Oats | Live Laugh Rowe
    • Chocolate Overnight Oats with Berries | Healthy Nibbles & Bits
    • PB&J Overnight Oatmeal | Pink When
    • Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats | Tastes of Lizzy T's
    A mason jar filled with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Overnight Oats from We're Parents.
    • Peanut Butter Cheesecake Overnight Oats | We're Parents
    • Blueberry Pistachio Overnight Oats | The Foodie and the Fix
    • Blueberry & Almond Overnight Oats | Living Sweet Moments
    • Overnight Oats Recipe with Yogurt | Confessions of an Over-worked Mom

    Tips for the Best Overnight Oats

    • Old fashioned rolled oats work best in overnight oats recipes.
    • Let the oats soak for at least 4 hours to become creamy and delicious.
    • Lastly, add the toppings in the morning just before eating.

    Toppings for Overnight Oats

    • Fresh Fruit: kiwi, bananas, strawberries, apples, raspberries, peaches, blueberries, plums, figs, mango
    • Nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios
    • Seeds: chia, pumpkin, hemp, flax
    • Butters: peanut, cashew, almond, chocolate hazelnut, pumpkin
    • Other Stuff: mini chocolate chips, cocoa powder, yogurt, peanut butter, coconut
    OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPES & TIPS

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    • Easy Granola Bar Recipe
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    • Orange Smoothie with Mango
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    1. Kat | curlsnchard.com says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Hey, thank you so much for including my superfood overnight oats in your roundup! Going to share it around, already pinned it 🙂

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      • Ang Paris says

        February 01, 2016 at 10:42 am

        It looks so amazing, Kat! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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