Overnight Oats 3 Ways
Happy new year! One of my goals this year was to start posting recipes from my TikTok on my blog. So here we are, starting off with a staple - overnight oats! Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts, and they’re perfect if you want something delicious but with minimal effort.
I’m going to tell you how to make 3 different overnight oat recipes today - blueberry almond, raspberry cacao & peanut butter banana!
What are Overnight Oats?
If you haven’t yet tried overnight oats, they are essentially a method of making oatmeal that erases the need to cook them. They are made with oats, liquid, and a variety of add-ins and toppings. Make them a few hours ahead or as the name suggests, overnight, for a quick ready-to-go breakfast in the morning.
Here’s what ingredients you’ll need to make Overnight Oats:
Oats. You’ll want to use plain old fashioned oats. Don’t use quick/instant oats, as those will not have the correct consistency and will turn out mushy.
Milk. You can use whatever milk you prefer - almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or dairy milk if you are not dairy free! My favorites are almond milk and coconut milk, and I typically use plain, unsweetened. You can use a sweetened or flavored milk of your voice, but you may need to adjust the amount of additional sweetener you add to the oats. You could possibly use water instead, but overnight oats are typically made with milk, and using water might compromise texture and flavor.
The amount of liquid you use is key. I like my oats thick and use a 1:1 ratio of oats to milk, but if you like a thinner consistency, add more liquid. You can always mix in additional liquid in the morning if you find it too thick as well!
Sweetener (Optional). Use your sweetener of choice - maple syrup, agave, honey. Use as much as you want, or none at all, this is completely up to you! You can also add some vanilla extract in addition or as a replacement if you want a bit of sweetness without using sweetener.
Chia Seeds (Optional). You can still make overnight oats with chia seeds, but they are a staple for me! They create a nice texture and add additional nutrients.
Toppings. Now that you’ve created a base for your overnight oats, you can have some fun combining different toppings - nut butter, fruit (fresh or frozen), seeds, nuts, protein powders (may require adding additional liquid), spices (ex. cinnamon), etc. There are endless combinations to make a variety of different flavors
How to make Overnight Oats:
Grab a mason jar! Add your old fashioned oats, chia seeds, and your milk of choice. If you’re using any sweetener, nut butters, spices or supplement powders, add those now too. Add the lid to your mason jar and shake until the ingredients are combined.
Remove the lid and add your toppings! Once all ingredients are added, screw the lid back on and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Let’s get started! Scroll down to get full recipes for three of my favorite overnight oat recipes - blueberry almond, raspberry cacao & peanut butter banana.
Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 Serving
Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened original almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp blue spirulina (optional but adds additional nutrients and a nice color!)
• 2 tbsp sliced or chopped almonds (not necessary if you are allergic or not a fan)
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
In a jar, add your oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and spirulina. Stir to combine or add the lid and shake until combined.
Top with your almonds and blueberries.
Place the lid on your jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least a few hours until oats are softened.
When ready to eat, you can add more liquid if desired to thin it out.
Raspberry Cacao Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 Serving
Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened original almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice)
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 tsp cacao nibs
Instructions:
In a jar, add your oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cacao powder. Stir to combine or add the lid and shake until combined.
Top with your pecans, raspberries and cacao nibs.
Place the lid on your jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least a few hours until oats are softened.
When ready to eat, you can add more liquid if desired to thin it out.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 Serving
Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened original almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice)
• 1 tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter (can sub for another nut butter or sunbutter)
• 1/2 banana mashed
• 1/2 banana slices
Instructions:
In a jar, add your oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, nut butter and mashed banana. Stir to combine or add the lid and shake until combined.
Top with your banana slices.
Place the lid on your jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least a few hours until oats are softened.
When ready to eat, you can add more liquid if desired to thin it out.
Notes:
These overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Heat them up! If you prefer warm oats, but still don’t want the hassle of cooking them, you can microwave overnight oats. I often prefer my overnight oats cold in the warmer months and heated up in the colder months.
Make nut free: The nuts in these recipes can easily be removed or replaced with other toppings. Use sunbutter to replace nut butter.
If you make these, I’d love to see! Tag me @blake.swanson on TikTok or @blakeswanson on Instagram. Enjoy!
