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Amelia Taylor

6 Simple Overnight Oats Recipes

Want breakfast ready in the morning when you wake up? Try these 6 Easy Overnight Oats recipes for the easiest breakfast of all. 5 minutes to prep and waiting for you in the morning--these will become the best part of your day!
Prep Time 5 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • Base Ingredients:
  • ½ c rolled oats
  • ½ c milk of choice
  • For the Banana Bread
  • ½ mashed banana
  • 2 T chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 1 T ground flax optional
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • For the Blueberry Muffin:
  • ¼ c blueberries
  • 1 T cashew butter or almond butter
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • dash of sea salt
  • For the Peanut Butter and Jelly:
  • 2 tsp peanut butter extra to drizzle if desired
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 4-5 strawberries mashed or chopped
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • dash of sea salt
  • For the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip:
  • 2 tsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 T chocolate chips I love mini chips!
  • dash of sea salt
  • For the Strawberries & Cream:
  • 4-5 strawberries sliced or chopped
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2-3 tsp cream half & half or heavy cream
  • dash of sea salt
  • For the Almond Joy:
  • 2 T shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 T sliced almonds
  • 1 T chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • small drop of almond extract it's strong so go small--less than 1/4 tsp
  • dash of sea salt

Method
 

  1. For All Recipes:
  2. Combine base ingredients plus all ingredients for desired flavor in a bowl or jar that can be sealed and stir well.
  3. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Add an extra splash of milk if needed before serving. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Base Nutrition information is based on rolled oats, milk and maple syrup. Please see below for individual recipe calories:
Banana Bread: 387 calories
Blueberry Muffin: 445 calories
Peanut Butter & Jelly: 360 calories
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip: 420 calories
Strawberries & Cream: 300 calories
Almond Joy: 488
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 2mg