Overnight Oats - 9 Ways
These Overnight Oats are a healthy make-ahead breakfast with 9 flavor variations plus a keto version. They are super easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Simple to customize with your favorite flavors from Almond Joy, Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Blueberry, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Pumpkin, Strawberry and Keto Overnight Oatmeal. You'll have a feel-good breakfast to go along with any mood.
Ingredients
Base for Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten free as needed
- 2/3 - 3/4 cup almond milk or your favorite milk (for a non-vegan version - you can add half milk and half Greek yogurt for creaminess as well)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (I used gala)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener (optional)
Banana Walnut Oatmeal
- 1/2 very ripe banana mashed or chopped for chunkier texture
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ,optional
- 2 Tablespoon walnuts chopped, for topping
- banana slices for topping, optional
Almond Joy Oatmeal
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Tablespoon slivered or sliced almonds
Strawberry Oatmeal
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries plus extra for topping
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup , honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 slices freeze-dried strawberries (optional for topping)
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup honey or low carb sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon grated carrots plus more for topping (if desired)
- 1/2 Tablespoon shredded coconut plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon raisins optional, plus more for topping
Blueberry Vanilla Almond Butter Oatmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup , honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus more for toppings
Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons seedless strawberry (or raspberry) jam plus more for layering
- 2-3 Tablespoons smooth or crunchy peanut butter plus more for layering
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried strawberries for topping, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped peanuts for topping, optional
Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal
- 1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon pecans chopped
- 1 Tablespoon pure pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pepitas plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cranberries plus more for topping
Keto/Low-Carb Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoons Monkfruit sweetener , optional to taste
Instructions
For the Base
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Add oats, milk and chia seeds together in a mason jar, resealable container or a bowl. (If you like your oatmeal creamier, you can add more milk and less if you like it on the chunkier side - you can also add an extra 2 tablespoons yogurt (dairy free if needed) to make it even creamier). Add desired mix-ins.
Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Add desired toppings.
Apple Cinnamon
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Add apples and cinnamon (plus a sweetener, if desired) to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with additional chopped apples and ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.
Banana Walnut
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Add mashed banana and cinnamon to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh banana slices and walnuts before serving, if desired.
Almond Joy
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Add sweetener and cocoa powder to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with coconut, slivered almonds, and chocolate chips before serving, if desired.
Strawberry
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Add strawberries (and sweetener if desired) to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh strawberry slices before serving, if desired.
Carrot Cake
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Add sweetener, cinnamon, carrots, coconut, pecans and raisins to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and sprinkle with additional coconut, pecans and raisins before serving (optional)
Blueberry
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Add vanilla and blueberries (plus a sweetener, if desired) to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh blueberries and almond butter before serving
Peanut Butter and Jelly
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Add sweetener (if using), peanut butter, jam and vanilla to the mason jar.
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with another layer of peanut butter, jam, freeze-dried berries, and chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.
Pumpkin
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Add maple syrup, pecans, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, pepitas and cranberries to the mason jar
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Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
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Serve with more milk as desired and top with more pepitas and cranberries before serving, if desired.
Keto/Low Carb
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Add all the Keto/Low Carb Oatmeal ingredients to a large container or jar with a lid.
Stir until combined. Cover with lid and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve, remove lid and stir, pour with more milk until desired consistency is reached.
Divide between two small bowls, add desired toppings/mix-ins and enjoy.
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Divide between two small bowls, add desired toppings/mix-ins and enjoy.
For Meal Prep
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Make 3-4 batches of your favorite flavors and store in separate mason jars or containers.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Nutrition facts apply to base ingredients only.