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
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 base recipe
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries diced
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- strawberry jam optional
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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds and sweetener. Mix well, then add desired flavor variation ingredients.
- Mix again, then divide into 4 containers or jars with lids.
- Refrigerate overnight (at least 6-8 hours).
- In the morning, stir and add toppings if desired. Enjoy!
For Flavor Variations:
- 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.
- 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.
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: If desired, top with additional diced strawberries, strawberry jam and a drizzle of peanut butter before serving.
- 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.
