Most of us probably don’t think of oatmeal as a very exciting meal. We’ve all had oatmeal for breakfast before at some point. If you haven’t had it in a while, chances are you remember a bowl of mushy oats that tasted maybe a little bland, maybe a little sweet if you put some ingredients in them. Part of the problem is that we’re used to using instant oats, pre-packaged versions of the food with artificial flavorings that never turn out as well as if we just do it ourselves. As it turns out, overnight oats recipes are actually healthy and delicious if we take the time to make them. With that in mind, here are the 10 most delicious overnight oats recipes we’ve found.
1. Strawberry Overnight Oats
To start things off, we’ll keep it simple. Everybody loves a nice sweet blast of flavor in the morning and this strawberry-inspired recipe is a great way to accomplish that. Beyond just adding some fruit to the mix, this one incorporates other flavors as well to make the entire thing really pop. So let’s get started.
1/2 cup of chopped strawberries
1/3 cup of raspberries
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 cup of rolled oats
First, throw all of your ingredients except for your oats in a standard kitchen blender. When you’re ready, blend everything up until it turns smooth. When that’s ready, pour your oats into the smooth mixture and stir it up so that it’s all evenly combined. Next, transfer the whole thing into a Mason jar, close it up tightly and throw it in the fridge for four to six hours (or overnight). When you’re ready to eat, scoop it into a bowl and top it with raspberries and strawberries!
If you want to get a little more adventurous with your morning breakfast, this recipe for kiwi-flavored oats is a great way to do it. Although kiwi is usually reserved only for the occasional summer fruit salad, it has a uniquely bright flavor that can liven up any morning. And as with all of these recipes, it couldn’t be easier to make. Let’s get started.
3/4 cup of kiwi
1/2 of a banana
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 cup of rolled oats
Just like other recipe, add all of your ingredients to the blender and leave your oats out (make sure to peel and slice your kiwi before starting). Blend it up until it turns smooth and add your oats in, mixing it all up so that it combines evenly. Once again, transfer the resulting mix into a mason jar, close it up and let it refrigerate for four to six hours or overnight. When you’re ready to eat, top it off with some pieces of sliced kiwi and enjoy.
3. Chocolate Avocado Oats
Now this is where things get interesting. Although we all know about avocado toast and other southwestern-style breakfasts that use avocados, did you know that they can be used in chocolate pudding? If you didn’t, this recipe should convince you of just how versatile and delicious avocados can be under the right circumstances. While this oat recipe isn’t technically a chocolate pudding, it’ll definitely remind you of one.
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 an avocado
1 teaspoon of cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of maca powder
3/4 cup of almond milk
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
Begin by throwing you avocado, cacao powder, maca, milk, maple syrup and a pinch of salt together in a blender. Blend it all up until it turns smooth before stirring in your oats. Put everything in a Mason jar, close it and leave it in the fridge for four to six hours or overnight. When you’re ready, you can eat it either hot or cold—top it off with some dark chocolate shavings for an extra boost of flavor!
Did you know that blueberries are one of the healthiest berries there is? What better way to get an extra boost in the morning by adding a bunch of them to your breakfast? As with all the other recipes, this fruity breakfast is so easy to make, tastes delicious and will have
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 cupe of rolled oats
As with the other recipes, begin by throwing everything into a blender and keeping your oats to the side. Blend everything up until it turns smooth before adding your rolled oats and stirring it all up. Transfer the mixture over to a Mason jar, closing it up tightly and setting it in the fridge to chill for four to six hours or overnight. When you’re ready to eat, top your bowl with some fresh blueberries and enjoy.
5. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oats
The flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter really can’t be beaten. So why not include it in your breakfast as well? If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast that still reminds you of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, this might be the perfect oats recipe for you. As always, it’s easy to throw together and will taste oh-so-delicious. So let’s get started.
1/2 of a banana
1 tablespoon of dark cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 cup of rolled oats
dark chocolate chunks (as topping)
Begin again by combining all your ingredients in a blender except for the oats. When it’s all in there, blend it up until it turns smooth before adding in your oats and stirring everything together. Once the mixture is ready, transfer it into a Mason jar and screw the top of it on tightly. Refrigerate it for four to six hours or overnight before serving it. When everything is done, feel free to top your bowl with some dark chocolate chunks or a scoop of peanut butter!
This recipe is another one that may seem unusual at first—but it actually tastes incredible. Beyond the delicious flavor these matcha oats have, the recipe has the added benefit of helping to burn fat as a result of matcha’s unique chemical profile. If they say green tea is good for preventing fat formation, matcha is even more effective. Here’s how you make it.
1 mashed banana
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of light coconut milk
1/4 cup of almond milk
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 teaspoon of matcha tea powder
salt
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
2-3 tablespoons of blueberries
Begin by throwing all your ingredients except for your oats into a blender. Blend everything up until its smooth and add your rolled oats, stirring it all up so that it’s evenly combined. When it’s done, pour it into a Mason jar, seal it up and put it in the fridge for four to six hours or overnight. Once you’re ready to eat, top each bowl with a few berries of your choice and enjoy.
We don’t usually think about putting orange flavoring into our meals, sometimes because we’re unsure about how best to do it. Still, orange is a robust and unique flavor that goes perfectly with overnight oats. Instead of drinking a tall glass of orange juice with your breakfast, why not just streamline the whole process? Here’s how you do it.
1 cup of rolled oats
1 cup almond milk (and 1/4 cup for when it’s served)
juice of half an orange
1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of orange extract
1/8 teaspoon of ginger
To start, combine all of your ingredients together in a sealable container and stir them so they’re evenly combined. When you’re done, let the container sit the fridge overnight so everything can soak together. In the morning when you’re ready to eat, stir in the last quarter cup of almond milk, microwave it if you wish and enjoy!
8. Maple French Toast Oats
To get a little fancier with things, why not try this recipe for some French toast-inspired overnight oats? While the final result definitely tastes amazing, it’s still a simple and healthy dish that you can enjoy without any guilt. Here’s how you do it.
1 cup of rolled oats
1/2 mashed banana
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1 teaspoon of flaxseed meal
1 cup of almond milk
Begin by mashing your banana in the bottom of a resealable container. When that’s done, mix in the rest of your ingredients and let it sit overnight. When you’re ready to eat, open it up and serve in a bowl topped with some berries, banana slices and cinnamon!
Have you ever had a sweet potato pie? Many of us probably haven’t had the recipe that inspires this one! Nevertheless, they are a delicious treat that strikes a fine line between sweet and savory—and the flavor profile goes perfectly when combined with some overnight oats. Fortunately, it’s pretty simple to make as well. Here’s how to do it.
1 cup of cooked, mashed sweet potato
1 1/4 cup of almond milk
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
2 tablespoons of toasted pecans, chopped
To begin, make sure your sweet potato is cooked and mashed (you can even make it in the microwave if you’d like). Next, combine your sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg and a half cup of almond milk in your blender. Mix them until smooth and put the container in the fridge. Next, mix the remaining 3/4 cup of almond milk with your oats, chia seeds and vanilla in a Mason jar (and add sweetener to taste). Leave them both overnight. In the morning, layer the two together and top with chopped pecans and maple syrup!
Because vanilla is a personal favorite flavor, this recipe is near and dear to my own heart. As with all the other oat recipes on this list, all you have to do is throw everything together, mix it up and dig in in the morning when the time comes. So let’s get started.
1/2 cup of oats
1 tablespoon of flax
1/2 cup of water
2/3 cup of vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts
To begin, pour your oats and flax into the bottom of a Mason jar before adding your water and then yogurt on top. Put it in the fridge for eight to 12 hours without stirring. Once it has all settled, take it out in the morning and scoop it into bowls. Top each one with your brown sugar and walnut chunks and enjoy!
If you ever thought overnight oats were too boring of a breakfast to take seriously, we hope this list of delicious recipes was able to convince you otherwise. Although it may be easier to just grab an instant oatmeal packet and add water in the morning, taking a little bit of extra time to create these recipes ends up leading to something very special every time. If you’ve given any of these recipes a try, which one is your favorite? Do you have any tweaks of your own that you’d like to share with us? One thing is for sure: once you start exploring these tasty breakfasts, you won’t be going back to instant oatmeal ever again!
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Most of us probably don’t think of oatmeal as a very exciting meal. We’ve all had oatmeal for breakfast before at some point. If you haven’t had it in a while, chances are you remember a bowl of mushy oats that tasted maybe a little bland, maybe a little sweet if you put some ingredients in them. Part of the problem is that we’re used to using instant oats, pre-packaged versions of the food with artificial flavorings that never turn out as well as if we just do it ourselves. As it turns out, overnight oats recipes are actually healthy and delicious if we take the time to make them. With that in mind, here are the 10 most delicious overnight oats recipes we’ve found.
