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How to Make Overnight Oats + 9 Flavors to Try

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August 27, 2020 | 84 Comments |This post contains affiliate links.

How to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #veganHow to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #veganHow to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #veganHow to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #veganHow to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #veganHow to Make Overnight Oats + 7 Flavors of Overnight Oats to try! This easy meal prep breakfast is always a hit. (Gluten-free, Vegan) // Meal Prep Breakfast // Overnight Oats Recipe // Healthy Breakfast #glutenfree #overnightoats #oatmeal #dairyfree #healthybreakfast #mealprep #vegan

9 Awesome Ways with Overnight Oats – Overnight oats are a delicious make-ahead breakfast the whole family will love. And with this many flavors (and inspiration for more!), you’ll never run out of ideas! (Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan-friendly)

7 Flavors of Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

Overnight oats are nothing new–they’ve been on the scene for years–but it seems like they’re going through a big revival lately, as I see recipes popping up all over the place. Everyone makes their oats a bit differently–some people love adding yogurt for a more muesli effect, some people always add chia seeds, some only add mix-ins right before serving.

But almost any way you make them, overnight oats make a delicious meal-prep breakfast you can make with pantry staples any time!

I thought I’d walk you through the basics of overnight oats, as well as 8 different ways to make them (one for every day of the week!). Let’s get to it!

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OVERNIGHT OATS: THE BASICS

WHAT ARE OVERNIGHT OATS? Overnight oats are a yummy, no-cook way to prepare oats. They’re oats that have been soaked in milk, which makes the oats more easily digestible and makes them a great meal-prep breakfast. They’re usually mixed with other ingredients for taste, such as sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar), a *little* salt, and extras like vanilla, nuts, seeds, fruit, etc.

DO YOU REALLY HAVE TO SOAK THEM OVERNIGHT? Nope! I’ve found oats will start to soften in about 20-30 minutes, so if you’re in a pinch, you don’t need to refrigerate them overnight.

DO YOU EAT OVERNIGHT OATS HOT OR COLD? Most people eat overnight oats cold. The soaking process makes the oats easier to digest, and they’ll still taste great cold. If you don’t want to eat them cold, you can absolutely heat yours through. Since the oats are soaked, they’ll likely cook faster, so keep that in mind as you heat them on the stove or in the microwave.

WHAT KIND OF OATS DO YOU USE FOR OVERNIGHT OATS? I typically make my overnight oats with rolled oats (sometimes labeled “old-fashioned oats”). You can use quick oats in a pinch, though they get a bit softer, and some people prefer using steel-cut. I personally find steel-cut oats remain too chewy for my taste but do what works best for you!

WHAT ARE THE BEST JARS FOR OVERNIGHT OATS? I love my Weck jars and use them for All The Things, but I also use these glass containers with lids regularly. Anything you can cover will work!

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MY BASIC RECIPE FOR OVERNIGHT OATS

WHAT’S IN YOUR BASIC OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE? My basic overnight oats recipe has pretty straightforward, pantry-staple ingredients I always have on hand. We’re talking:

  • 1/3 CUP ROLLED OATS. Rolled oats are my fave for overnight oats because they soften without getting mushy. If you’re gluten-free, be sure you’re using certified gluten-free oats!
  • 2 TSP. CHIA SEEDS. Chia seeds make these oats nice and creamy, and–bonus!–add some healthy fats and proteins which help this breakfast stick with you. Not a chia person? You can skip them–your oats just won’t be quite as creamy)
  • 1/2-3/4 CUP MILK. You can use whatever milk you typically drink for your overnight oats. We’re dairy-free, so I usually opt for almond, cashew, or oat. (Soy, dairy, rice, hemp, etc. all work, too!)
  • 1-2 TSP. SWEETENER (I LIKE MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY). You can go as light or heavy as your tastebuds dictate, but I typically go with 1-2 tsp. of pure maple syrup or honey in my oats. You can use whatever sweetener you like, to taste.
  • A TINY PINCH OF SALT. To round out the flavors and keep my oats from tasting flat, I add a tiny (less than 1/8 tsp.) pinch of salt.
  • A LITTLE VANILLA OR GOODIES!  To give my overnight oats a little flavor, I like adding a few drops of vanilla or cinnamon, but you can flavor these ALL kinds of ways! (Keep scrolling for ideas!)

You’ll mix everything together in a bowl, then chill at least 30-60 minutes, up to overnight. Give it all a good stir in the morning (add a splash of milk, if needed), and dive in!

From there, you get to choose your flavor by adding some mix-ins…

7 Flavors of Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

MIX-IN IDEAS FOR OVERNIGHT OATS

You can mix and match basically any goodies you like once you’ve mastered the basic overnight oats recipe, such as…

  • NUTS & SEEDS (almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, etc.)
  • FRESH FRUIT (bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, etc.(
  • DRIED FRUIT (coconut, raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried blueberries, etc.)
  • FREEZE-DRIED FRUITS (freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, pineapple, etc.)
  • NUT OR SEED BUTTER (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, chocolate hazelnut butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.)
  • FUN EXTRAS (vanilla, cinnamon, almond extract, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, powdered peanut butter, protein powder, etc.)

THINGS GET REALLY FUN WITH A FEW CLASSIC COMBINATIONS. HERE ARE 8 FLAVORS OF OVERNIGHT OATS TO TRY…

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

STRAWBERRY BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS

Strawberry-banana is such a yummy classic combination! I love how the natural sweetness of the fruit really comes into play here. This fresh, fruity breakfast is fantastic on a busy morning! (Don’t miss the extra toppings I love adding in the morning!)

GET THE STRAWBERRY BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE

Cherry Almond Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

CHERRY ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS

Creamy overnight oats loaded with tangy cherries and crunchy almonds. This yummy overnight oats recipe is one of our favorites! Plus, you can totally swap out the dried cherries for fresh when they’re in season. 

GET THE CHERRY ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE 

Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OVERNIGHT OATS

Creamy, delicious overnight oats with a blueberry muffin twist! You’ll love this combination. I switch between using cinnamon and my chai spice mixture. Plus, there are some YUMMY topping options in the most I think you’ll LOVE. 

GET THE BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE

Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

CHUNKY MONKEY OVERNIGHT OATS

This overnight oats recipe was totally based on ice cream. However, this version is 100% breakfast approved–creamy peanut butter banana overnight oats with a little coconut and *maybe* a little chocolate…

GET THE CHUNKY MONKEY OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE

Chocolate Hazelnut Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT OVERNIGHT OATS

You can totally have chocolate for breakfast when it’s served like this! These chocolate hazelnut overnight oats get their chocolate kick from unsweetened cocoa powder, and when you pair them with the crunch of some hazelnuts…you get major Nutella vibes. #winning

GET THE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE

Honey Almond Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

HONEY ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS

Creamy overnight oats studded with crunchy almonds and a kiss of honey. This honey almond overnight oats recipe is dynamite on its own, but it’s also the perfect “home base” for adding all sorts of yummy toppings–berries, peaches, etc. I love that you can change it up based on what’s in season!

GET THE HONEY ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE:

Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

CINNAMON RAISIN OVERNIGHT OATS

All the flavors you love in an oatmeal raisin cookie turned into overnight oats! This meal-prep breakfast almost feels like cheating…

GET THE CINNAMON RAISIN OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE. 

Front view of a jar of pumpkin overnight oats with text overlay that reads "gluten-free + vegan pumpkin overnight oats"

PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS

We channel pumpkin pie vibes into this healthy overnight oats recipe. I love this so much during the fall and winter months!

GET THE PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE. 

Front view of a jar of raspberry overnight oats topped with sliced almonds and chocolate with text overlay that reads "Raspberry Overnight Oats"

RASPBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS

A delicious twist with a bright, fresh raspberry layer on the bottom that’s LOVELY stirred into the creamy overnight oats. There are so many delicious ways to top these oats, but my favorite involves even more raspberries, some sliced almonds, and a few cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips for good luck. 😉

GET THE RASPBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE HERE

7 Flavors of Overnight Oats from One Lovely Life

What are YOUR favorite flavors? 

PS – ARE YOU AN OATMEAL FAN? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

  • How to Cook Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats (+7 Flavors to Try!)
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  • Overnight Oatmeal Waffles
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  • Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
  • How to Make Perfect Steel-Cut Oats on the Stovetop

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  1. Elizabeth

    April 15, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    Hello! I was curious if you ever use frozen berries?

    Reply
    • Emily

      April 16, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Elizabeth – I haven’t, but if you don’t mind soft fruit, it’d work great! (Fruit softens quite a bit upon thawing).

      Reply
  2. Ga'elwyn

    April 27, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Tried this with 8oz wide mouth Ball mason jars, and they were not large enough. The oats and milk fit, but the jar was full to the top. Ended up transferring to a 16oz container, which was bigger than needed, but plenty of room to add spices and nuts/fruit, and to stir it all up. Recommend using at least a 12oz container to accomondate all the ingredients.

    Reply
  3. Teresa

    May 11, 2019 at 7:33 am

    I am confused with the milk measurement. It is 3/4 of a cup or 3/4 and a cup of milk?
    Thank you for the recipes

    Reply
    • Emily

      May 12, 2019 at 11:48 am

      Teresa – Sorry for the confusion! It’s 3/4 of a cup. (3/4 cup = Three fourths of 1 cup. Not 1 3/4 cups.) I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Teresa Aleman

        May 13, 2019 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you, Emily

        Reply
        • Emily

          May 14, 2019 at 1:29 pm

          My pleasure 🙂

          Reply
  4. Lori

    May 25, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Hi Emily!

    This is my first time to make overnight oats and I am really looking forward to it! I am starting with the Chunky Monkey recipe. However, I have one quick question. When you are adding the ingredients at night, do you include the chocolate chips or do you save them to top it right before eating? You do add all of the other ingredients at night, right (including fruit)? Thank you so much for posting these recipes! I can’t wait to look at the rest of your recipes! Also, what kind of dairy free yogurt do you use and where do you get it? Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Emily

      May 25, 2019 at 11:49 am

      Lori – yay! I usually add everything the night before (including chocolate chips, fruit, etc.). And as for dairy free yogurt, when I use it, we often use So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Yogurt. I can find it at Sprouts, Target, Walmart, WholeFoods, Natural Grocers, Kroger, and Safeway 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jel

    June 30, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    Is there any alternative for milk if almond and coconut milk are not available?

    Reply
    • Emily

      July 1, 2019 at 8:04 am

      Jel – You can use whatever kind of milk you drink 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lori

    February 23, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Hi, Emily,
    Can I put the jar that’s been in the fridge overnight right into the microwave? Will that make the jar crack? And how long do you recommend heating?

    Thank you, everything looks delicious

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 26, 2020 at 5:31 am

      Lori – I’m not totally sure since it would depend on your microwave, the jars you use, and how cold your fridge is. If you have a couple of minutes to sit the jar on the counter before warming, that would probably help with any temperature change. Otherwise, if you’re nervous, you could pour it out into a bowl and microwave it that way. I’d start with 1 minute in the microwave and go from there. It’ll cook faster since it’s been soaked, so keep that in mind 🙂

      Reply
  7. Byanca Barajas

    April 1, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    If I wanted to make the oatmeal as a base and not necessarily add in the mix-ins (fruits, nuts, etc.), how long would I be able to keep the oatmeal in the fridge? I’ve been trying to meal prep and want to make sure this would work out as a breakfast option.

    Reply
    • Emily

      April 1, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      A general rule of thumb is 4-5 days in the refrigerator. 🙂

      Reply
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