Mornings can be hectic, but breakfast doesn’t have to be. Easy overnight oats recipes are the perfect solution for a nutritious, grab-and-go meal that requires minimal effort.
With just a few ingredients and a little prep the night before, a delicious and satisfying breakfast will be ready when it’s time to eat.
From classic flavors to creative combinations, overnight oats make healthy eating simple and enjoyable.
BASE OATS (1 serving):
Combine and refrigerate overnight:
Rolled oats (1/2 cup)
Chia seeds (1 tbsp)
Milk (1/2 cup)
Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)
Maple syrup (1 tbsp)
BASE OATS (4 servings for meal prep):
Combine and refrigerate overnight:
Rolled oats (2 cups)
Chia seeds (1/4 cup)
Milk (2 cups)
Greek yogurt (1 cup)
Maple syrup (1/4 cup)
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FLAVOUR #1 – BANANA BREAD
First, prepare banana puree by mashing a ripe banana until it softens into a puree.
Refrigerate ingredients:
Base oats (1 serving)
Banana puree
Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
Add toppings:
Banana slices
Maple syrup
Chopped walnuts
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FLAVOUR #2 – PB&J (PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY)
Prepare raspberry puree:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries (1 cup), maple syrup (1 tbsp), and vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
Whisk and stir until it softens into a smooth puree consistency
Set aside to cool
Refrigerate ingredients overnight:
Base oats (1 serving)
Raspberry puree
Natural peanut butter (2 tbsp)
Add toppings:
Raspberries
Chopped walnuts
Maple syrup
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FLAVOUR #3 – PINA COLADA
Refrigerate ingredients overnight:
Base oats (1 serving)
Pineapple chunks (1/4 cup)
Coconut flakes (1 tbsp)
Add toppings:
Pineapple chunks
Coconut flakes
Chopped walnuts
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FLAVOUR #4 – MOCHA LATTE
Refrigerate ingredients overnight:
Base oats (1 serving)
Espresso (1-2 shots) or coffee (1/4 cup)
Cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
Pinch of salt
Add toppings:
Chopped walnuts
Coconut flakes
Crushed chocolate
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FLAVOUR #5 – CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP
Prepare chocolate syrup:
Melted coconut oil (1 tbsp)
Cocoa powder (1 tsp)
Maple syrup (1 tsp)
Pinch of salt
Refrigerate ingredients overnight:
Base oats (1 serving)
Peanut butter (2 tbsp)
Cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
Chocolate syrup (pour over top of oats mixture)
Add toppings:
Blueberries and/or raspberries
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FLAVOUR #6 – LEMON BLUEBERRY PIE
Use 1 lemon to prepare lemon juice and lemon zest
Refrigerate ingredients overnight:
Base oats (1 serving)
Blueberries (1/4 cup)
Lemon juice (2 tbsp)
Lemon zest (1 tsp)
Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
Add toppings:
Blueberries
Hemp hearts
Coconut flakes
*NOTE: For this recipe, make sure not to use cow milk with lemon, as the combination will cause curdling and result in an unpleasant texture. Use other types of milk, like almond, cashew, etc. instead.
