Protein-packed oats, yogurt, fruit, and honey will keep everyone energized all morning long!
Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast!
These little on-the-go jars are a balanced and nutritious way to start the day. Breakfast-in-a-jar, this overnight oats recipe can be made with almost any kind of milk or fruit. They’re easy to prepare and will keep in the fridge for several days – prep a batch on the weekend and enjoy them all week.
Ingredients for Overnight Oats
Oats – I prefer the texture of rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats or large flake oats) but you can use quick oats. Quick oats will have a slightly less chewy texture, and the results aren’t quite as thick. Steel-cut oats will need an extra day to soften and provide a chewier texture. Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are optional, but they do help thicken the mixture as it sits overnight. Replace chia seeds with hemp seeds, flax seeds, oat bran, or any kind of chopped nuts. Yogurt – Plain, flavored, or Greek yogurt works. Non-dairy yogurts are also an option. Milk – Liquid brings everything together and helps soften the oatmeal and chia seeds. Non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk are great options in this recipe Sweetener – If using a flavored or sweetened yogurt, you can make these overnight oats without honey or sweetener. Alternatively, replace honey with maple syrup, brown sugar, or any sugar-free sweetener.
How to Make Overnight Oats
Healthy, energizing, and so easy to make, overnight oats are prepped the night before and can be enjoyed cold or warm for busy mornings!
Add-Ins, Flavors & Variations
Fruit – Fresh, frozen, or dried fruit can be mixed and matched. We love blueberries, raspberries, and bananas. Toss bananas with a little lemon juice to keep them from turning brown, or mash them with the yogurt in Step 2. No fruit? No problem! Swirl in your fave toast toppers like jam, jelly, or preserves. Nuts & Seeds – For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds. You can also swirl in some nut butter, like almond butter. Extras – Mini chocolate chips, toasted coconut, or vanilla extract. Variations – Make fall-inspired pumpkin overnight oats to warm up on chilly mornings or a summer pina colada version using yogurt, toasted coconut, and pineapple chunks. What do you add to your overnight oats? Leave us a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
