Make mornings easier with Overnight Oats! With just a bit of prep work, you can stock your fridge with a variety of flavors that will please the whole family. Delicious, healthy, and ready-to-go convenience. Does it get better than that?
Easy and Delicious Overnight Oats Recipes
Busy mornings don’t have to mean skipping breakfast. With these overnight oats recipes, you can prep a healthy, filling meal the night before—and wake up to something delicious and ready to eat. Overnight oats are:
- Perfect for kids and adults
- Easy to customize with favorite flavors
- Great for meal prep and busy weeks
If you’ve never made them before, overnight oats are simply rolled oats mixed with milk (or dairy-free milk) and left in the fridge overnight. By morning, the oats are soft, creamy, and ready to eat—no cooking required!
How to Make Overnight Oats:
You’ll start with a simple base recipe. To make this you’ll need:
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Milk or Non-Dairy Milk
- Chia Seeds (optional, helps thicken)
- Yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
Simply stir together and put into containers or jars with lids. Refrigerate overnight.
Flavor Variations:
One base recipe makes 4 servings of overnight oats. To each batch, add one of the flavor variations. To batch prep all of the flavor variations, quadruple the base recipe and divide into fourths.
- Chocolate Banana
- Pineapple Coconut
- Strawberry & Peanut Butter
- Apple Cinnamon
Tips for the Best Overnight Oats:
- Use rolled oats, not quick oats for the best texture.
- Adjust liquid to preference: For creamier oats, add extra milk or yogurt. For thicker oats, use less.
- Make them grab-and-go: Store in small mason jars for perfect single servings.
- Meal prep for the week: Overnight oats stay fresh for 3–4 days in the fridge.
- Add protein: Stir in a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt.
Substitutions
- Dairy-free: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and plant-based yogurt.
- Gluten-free: Choose certified gluten-free oats.
- Sugar-free: Skip the sweetener and rely on fruit for natural sweetness.
- Nut-free: Swap nut butters for sunflower seed butter, tahini, or pumpkin seed butter.
Why Overnight Oats Are a Game-Changer
These Overnight Oats recipes are quick, nutritious, and endlessly customizable. Whether your kids love chocolate, fruit, or cinnamon flavors, you’ll find one here that makes mornings easier—and tastier.
Wake up to a breakfast that’s already done, giving you more time for the things that matter most.
Overnight Oats
Make mornings easier with these overnight oats recipes! With chocolate banana, pineapple coconut, strawberry peanut butter, and apple cinnamon flavor variations, there is something for everyone!
Servings: 4
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cups yogurt optional, for creaminess
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional
FLAVOR VARIATIONS:
Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
- 1 base recipe
- 2 medium bananas mashed
- 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 2-3 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts optional
Pineapple Coconut Overnight Oats
- 1 base recipe use coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced or canned in juice, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- 1 base recipe
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 large apple, diced about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries optional
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds and sweetener. Mix well, then add desired flavor variation ingredients.
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Mix again, then divide into 4 containers or jars with lids.
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Refrigerate overnight (at least 6-8 hours).
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In the morning, stir and add toppings if desired. Enjoy!
For Flavor Variations:
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Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats: Add the mashed bananas and hazelnut spread into the base recipe. Stir well and refrigerate overnight. If desired, top with sliced bananas, chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips before serving.
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Pineapple Coconut Overnight Oats: For the base recipe, use coconut milk. Add the pineapple, coconut, and vanilla extract to the base recipe. Stir well and refrigerate overnight. If desired, top with additional diced pineapple and toasted coconut before serving.
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Strawberry Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: If desired, top with additional diced strawberries, strawberry jam and a drizzle of peanut butter before serving.
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats: Add the butter to a skillet and heat over medium. Add the diced apple and cinnamon, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Set aside to cool slightly before adding to the base recipe. Add the raisins, if using. Stir well and refrigerate overnight. If desired, top with chopped walnuts before serving.
