The Best Overnight Oats recipes all in one place! Refrigerator oatmeal is an easy and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Add it to your meal prep schedule and make a week's worth of breakfast at once.
Video: How to Make Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Nutritious oats and chia seeds soak overnight in the fridge together with natural peanut butter, sweetener, and milk of your choice. In the morning, drizzle it with more peanut butter, top with chopped peanuts and fresh banana slices.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Cinnamon stewed apples, raisins and crunchy sunflower seeds give this gluten free oatmeal breakfast a warm comfort food flavor.
Protein Overnight Oats
A delicious option for protein overnight oats are Naked Oats from Naked Nutrition. They combine gluten-free oats with their grass-fed whey protein powder. I love the chocolate, peanut butter + banana flavor combination, but they also have other options.
All you have to do is combine 2 scoops of the Naked Oats mixture with 1 cup of milk of your choice in a sealable container. In my opinion unflavored, unsweetened almond milk is the best here. But dairy milk and other plant-based milks work too. Stir or shake everything up and place in the fridge overnight (or up to 4 days).
In the morning your protein-rich breakfast (minimum 20g of protein) will be ready to grab and enjoy right away. Optionally, add your favorite toppings. When I have time, I add fresh banana slices, chocolate chips and chopped peanuts (to further emphasize this awesome flavor combo).
Cranberry Oatmeal
Use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving on top of basic overnight oats to make this delicious Cranberry Oatmeal. Transform your leftovers into an exciting twist on breakfast porridge.
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Chocolate as part of a healthy breakfast? These Mocha Crunch Chocolate Overnight Oats make it possible. Nutritious oats are soaked overnight in coffee and cocoa infused milk and topped with chocolate chips and nuts in the morning.
Green Overnight Oats
Can’t decide whether to have a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast? You don’t have to with this green smoothie overnight oats recipe that allows you to have the best of both worlds.
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Ultimate Fall Breakfast! These pumpkin pie overnight oats are stirred together in a few minutes and prepare themselves overnight. Pumpkin puree, spice and seeds give it a great seasonal flavor.
Vegan Strawberries & Cream Oats
This pink Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal ‘cooks’ overnight in the refrigerator. It’s a healthy and colorful breakfast that is vegan, gluten free and clean eating.
Gingerbread Overnight Oats
This Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal is a healthy and filling make-ahead breakfast option flavored with gingerbread spices and molasses. Perfect for the holidays!
Common Questions
Yes, overnight oats can be a healthy breakfast option. They're typically made with oats, a good source of fiber, and you can choose nutritious add-ins like fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds. However, it's essential to watch the amount of sweeteners and high-calorie toppings you add for the healthiest option.
Avoid adding excessive sugar or high-calorie toppings like excessive honey, syrups, or large amounts of chocolate chips. These can turn your healthy breakfast into a calorie-loaded treat.
Common choices for liquid in overnight oats include milk, almond milk, yogurt, or fruit juices. The best one depends on your dietary preferences. Nut milks add a creamy texture, while juices can give a tangy flavor.
The secret to great overnight oats is in the balance of liquid to oats. Too little liquid will result in dry oats, while too much can make them too runny. Experiment to find your preferred consistency and be creative with your toppings and flavors to keep breakfast exciting.
Laurie
Nowhere on the Naked Whey website does it say that their oats are organic. Am I missing it?
Regina | Leelalicious
I had another look and you are right. I am not sure if something changed, but most likely this is my bad and I got mixed up with the organic chia protein in the ingredient list.