Overnight Oats, Eight Ways

Breakfasts

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 overnight oats Source:

Ingredients

OVERNIGHT OATS BASE RECIPE:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 AND JELLY OVERNIGHT OATS:

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 OVERNIGHT OATS:

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

Directions

Overnight Oats Base Recipe:

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 them on the chunkier side - you can also add an extra 2 tablespoons yogurt (dairy free if needed) to make them creamier).

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.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats:

Add apples, cinnamon (and sweetener if desired) to a mason jar.

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with additional chopped apples and ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.

Banana Walnut Overnight Oats:

Add mashed banana and cinnamon to a mason jar

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh banana slices and walnuts before serving, if desired.

Almond Joy Overnight Oats:

Add sweetener and cocoa powder.

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with coconut, slivered almonds, and chocolate chips before serving, if desired.

Strawberry Overnight Oats:

Add strawberries (and sweetener if desired).

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh strawberry slices before serving, if desired.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats:

Add sweetener, cinnamon, carrots, coconut, pecans, and raisins to a mason jar.

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and sprinkle with additional coconut, pecans, and raisins before serving (optional)

Blueberry Vanilla Almond Butter Overnight Oats:

Add vanilla, and blueberries (and sweetener if desired) to mason jar.

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh blueberries and almond butter before serving

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats:

Add sweetener (if using), peanut butter, jam and vanilla to the mason jar.

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.

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 Overnight Oats:

Add remaining ingredients to the mason jar

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.

Serve with more milk as desired and top with more pepitas and cranberries before serving, if desired.

FOR MEAL PREP:

Make 3-4 batches of your favorite flavors and store in separate mason jars or containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 kcal
Saturated Fat 2g
Sodium 51mg
Potassium 140mg
Vitamin A