Overnight Oats (Easy Base Recipe + 12 Variations!)
Creamy, customizable overnight oats that take just 5 minutes to prep! Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, meal prep, and endless flavor variations. Just mix, chill, and enjoy a healthy, satisfying breakfast all week long.
Servings: serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup(s) rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ⅔ cup(s) plant-based milk (such as oat, soy, or almond)
- 1 tablespoon(s) chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup (or agave, or sweetener of choice)
- ¼ teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- Pinch(s) salt
- Optional flavor add-ins (see Notes)
Instructions
- Mix: Add the oats, plant-based milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a small jar, bowl, or mug. Stir very well, ensuring the chia seeds are fully dispersed. Add any fruits or flavor add-ins now (see Notes) and stir again.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, for the creamiest texture.
- Stir & Serve: In the morning, stir well. If too thick, loosen with a splash of plant-based milk. Enjoy cold straight from the fridge, or warm it up in the microwave if you prefer. Add any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
Storage: Overnight oats keep well in the fridge for 3–5 days, making them perfect for meal prep. The oats will continue to thicken as they sit, so simply add a splash of plant-based milk before serving if needed.
Meal Prep Tip: You can mix multiple jars at once, just multiply the recipe and refrigerate individual servings for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
12 Flavor Variations:
- Blueberry Vanilla: Add ¼–½ cup blueberries.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter.
- Apple Pie: Add ¼ cup diced apple + ¼ teaspoon cinnamon + pinch nutmeg.
- Strawberry Shortcake: Add ¼ cup chopped strawberries.
- Banana Bread: Add ½ mashed banana + ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Maple Pecan: Add 1 extra teaspoon maple syrup and top with toasted pecans.
- High-Protein Chocolate: Add 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder + 2–3 tablespoons extra milk.
- Lemon Blueberry: Add zest of ½ lemon + a handful of blueberries.
- Pumpkin Pie: Add 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée + ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- Mocha Chip: Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee + 1 tablespoon cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips.
- Carrot Cake: Add 2 tablespoons finely grated carrot + 1 tablespoon raisins + ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Coconut Mango: Add ¼ cup diced mango + 1 tablespoon shredded coconut.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (without additional toppings) | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 3mg
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