This is a list of 23 overnight oat recipes that will transform your morning routine. This is perfect for busy moms who still want to get in a nutritious breakfast but don't have the time to do so. This will turn your mornings into something the whole family is actually looking forward to, and there is a variety of flavors to choose from.
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1) Classic Vanilla Overnight Oats 🌿✨
First up on the list is classic vanilla overnight oats. This recipe consists of oats, milk, optional yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and maple syrup. You are going to put all of those ingredients in a jar overnight and then top them with fresh fruit in the morning.
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I have found that overnight oats hold up best in a 16-ounce jar because you have plenty of room to layer all of your ingredients and enough room on top for your fresh fruit, and you're still able to put the lid on, making it easy to grab and go.
Ingredients
Method
- Add the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, maple syrup and salt to a 16-ounce jar.
- Stir well until everything is combined and no dry oats remain at the bottom.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir once and top with fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
2) Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats 🍫🥜
These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are going to feel like a sweet treat first thing in the morning. You are starting your day off with a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert. This one is made with cocoa powder and peanut butter stirred into the oats, then topped with almond milk and chia seeds. You can sweeten this one with a little honey or maple syrup, and you can also warm it up if you don't want to eat it cold.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the cocoa powder and peanut butter into the oats until evenly coated.
- Pour in the almond milk and add the chia seeds and honey, then stir well.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Eat cold, or warm it in the microwave for 60 seconds if you would rather not eat it cold.
Notes
3) Berry Medley Overnight Oats 🍓🥣
The berry medley overnight oats are my absolute fave because you are just mixing in a ton of berries- blueberries, blackberries, raspberries into Greek yogurt and then adding in some chia seeds, giving you that extra dose of fiber and protein. I also like topping this one off with some honey and some protein granola, really giving you that extra nutritional boost.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the oats, milk, Greek yogurt and chia seeds together in a jar.
- Fold in the blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Drizzle with honey and top with protein granola just before eating.
Notes
4) Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats 🍏🍎
This one is a very nutritious breakfast, but it tastes like apple pie in a jar, and that is always a win for me because I love apple pie. This version consists of diced apples and cinnamon, which you are going to stir with Greek yogurt and maple syrup as your base.
I found that adding a little pinch of salt in this one really brings all the flavors together. And you can add some granola on top to give it that extra crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt together until smooth.
- Add the oats and milk and stir to combine.
- Fold in the diced apple, seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with granola right before serving for extra crunch.
Notes
5) 🍌 Banana Nut Overnight Oats 🥜
The banana nut overnight oats give you a healthier alternative to banana bread. You simply make this by mixing your oats with honey and cinnamon and then layering on top with sliced banana and chopped walnuts for that added crunch and familiar banana nut bread flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the oats, milk, honey and cinnamon together in a jar.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, layer the sliced banana and chopped walnuts on top.
- Stir gently and serve.
Notes
6) Coconut Mango Overnight Oats 🥥🥭
These coconut-mango overnight oats will taste like a tropical treat in a jar. You're making this one with coconut milk and diced mango, and I like to add a little layer of shredded coconut on top; it just makes it visually appealing and makes this a pretty breakfast that you are going to want to eat.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the oats, coconut milk, chia seeds and maple syrup in a jar.
- Fold in the diced mango.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Add a layer of shredded coconut on top before serving.
Notes
7) Pineapple Coconut Overnight Oats 🍍🥥
These pineapple coconut overnight oats have that same tropical vibe with a Greek or plant-based yogurt and vanilla, which you will then top with shredded coconut. I have found that this one tastes best with fresh pineapple.
Taking the extra time to cut that up is going to make a huge flavor difference in this one. But if you are in a hurry, you can throw in canned pineapple chunks.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the yogurt and vanilla together, then add the oats and milk.
- Fold in the chopped pineapple.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
8) Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats 🎃✨
These pumpkin spice overnight oats are sure to be the fall treat that makes a delicious breakfast on a busy, rushed school morning. You will be making this one with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice that you will stir throughout. You'll then be adding in maple syrup and vanilla for sweetness.
And if you want these to be a little creamy, throw in some Greek yogurt, giving you the perfect creamy texture and additional protein. This recipe does need a minimum of six hours in the fridge, so make sure you have this one made well before bedtime, and it's ready to go in the morning.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add the oats and milk and stir until fully combined.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and extra protein.
- Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
9) Matcha Green Tea Overnight Oats 🍵🥣
These are very simple to make by stirring green tea powder into Greek yogurt with chia seeds and then topping with fresh berries. These are really going to have a fun and energizing color that you just want to eat, and it's an energizing dish in itself from the caffeine in the matcha. The fresh berries against the green are really going to make this a pretty breakfast that almost looks too good to even eat.
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the matcha powder into the Greek yogurt until no lumps remain.
- Stir in the oats, milk, chia seeds and honey.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
10) Mocha Overnight Oats ☕
These mocha overnight oats are going to give you another sweet treat to start your day, and they're going to give you a boost as well from the instant coffee that you will combine with cocoa powder, giving you a coffee shop flavor.
And then you can top this one off with chocolate chips if you want even more chocolate flavor. This is going to be a sweet recipe you turn to again and again to start your day.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the instant coffee and cocoa powder into the milk until dissolved.
- Add the oats, maple syrup and chia seeds and stir well.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
11) Almond Joy Overnight Oats 🌰🥥🍫
These Almond Joy Overnight Oats will give you that tropical coconut flavor again, but you are also going to be adding almond butter and sliced almonds here. Your almond butter is going to be mixed with cocoa powder and coconut flakes.
And I like to throw the sliced almonds on top, along with some mini chocolate chips, to make this visually appealing but also give you that added crunch without your almonds going soggy.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the almond butter with the cocoa powder and coconut flakes until combined.
- Stir in the oats and milk until everything is evenly coated.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with the sliced almonds and mini chocolate chips just before eating.
Notes
12) Spiced Chai Overnight Oats ☕
This recipe combines cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, stirred with almond butter and maple syrup. The spices in this one are really going to give you a fun flavor first thing in the morning, and adding some sliced banana on top can give you that extra dose of potassium and make this a good breakfast treat.
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Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and nutmeg into the milk.
- Stir in the almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the oats and stir to combine, then seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with sliced banana before serving.
Notes
13) Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats 🍌🥜
The peanut butter oats bring that classic flavor combination of peanut butter and banana to life in a different form that is actually really enjoyable first thing in the morning. If you enjoy peanut butter and banana on toast, then you are really going to love this grab-and-go option.
You can put a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on this if you want some additional sweetness, but this is sure to be a creamy and easy breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the peanut butter into the milk until mostly smooth.
- Add the oats and chia seeds and stir until combined.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup before serving.
Notes
14) Cherry Almond Overnight Oats 🍒🌰
These oats are the perfect summer treat that will consist of dried cherries stirred in, but in peak season during the summer, you can also chop up some fresh cherries that will really deepen the flavor of this one. You will then top it with toasted sliced almonds for an additional crunch, and this is a jar you will want to have chilled.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the oats, milk, chia seeds and maple syrup together in a jar.
- Fold in the dried or fresh chopped cherries.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight until well chilled.
- Top with toasted sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
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15) Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats 🍋🫐
Next on the list is lemon blueberry overnight oats. Lemon and blueberry complement each other extremely well, and this recipe actually requires a cooking step where you will simmer lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup with blueberries.
You're then going to cool that and layer it with the oats and the remaining fresh blueberries to really add that pop of freshness. I like to layer this one with Greek yogurt because it really makes it stand out and is something the whole family will want to grab for breakfast.
Ingredients
Method
- Simmer the lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup and half of the blueberries in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat and let the blueberry compote cool completely.
- Layer the oats, milk and Greek yogurt in a jar, then spoon the cooled compote over the top.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight, then finish with the remaining fresh blueberries before serving.
Notes
16) Raspberry Vanilla Overnight Oats 🍇🍨
These raspberry vanilla overnight oats are going to taste like a sweet treat first thing in the morning. You are having a dessert-style breakfast that is sure to be a hit every single time. This one calls for a coconut milk base. You will then be adding fresh raspberries and mini chocolate chips, folded in.
I have found that white chocolate chips actually blend better with the raspberry flavor on this one, but that choice is totally up to you. You can also save the raspberries and some of those chocolate chips as a topper to really bring that vibrant color and make this one more visually appealing.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the oats, coconut milk, vanilla and maple syrup together in a jar.
- Fold in half of the raspberries and half of the chocolate chips.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with the remaining raspberries and chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
17) Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats 🍓🍰
This is yet another jar that is going to feel like dessert for breakfast, but it has all of the nutritional value that you want. You are going to stir cream cheese in with Greek yogurt and vanilla in this one and throw in some chopped strawberries, mixed throughout, really giving it that pop of color.
And you can throw in some optional graham cracker crumbs, giving you that cheesecake crust effect and added crunch. I personally like to save some fresh strawberries, chopped up really finely, and throw some of those graham cracker crumbs on top. That way they don't go soggy overnight.
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the cream cheese with the Greek yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, milk and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Fold in half of the chopped strawberries, then seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with the remaining strawberries and the graham cracker crumbs before serving.
Notes
18) Carrot Cake Overnight Oats 🥕
Next up are carrot cake overnight oats. If you are a fan of carrot cake itself or a carrot cake muffin with your coffee, then this is one you're going to enjoy. It consists of shredded carrots, raisins, and chopped pecans that are stirred in with really warm spices that echo the classic dessert's flavor profile.
This is a recipe that you will definitely want to make more than once, as it brings that classic flavor everybody loves to life.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup into the milk.
- Add the oats, shredded carrots and raisins and stir to combine.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
19) Tropical Fruit Overnight Oats 🍍🥭
These tropical fruit overnight oats are going to taste like you are on vacation for breakfast. You will be using pineapple and mango chunks folded in with coconut milk and Greek yogurt, and I like to personally add granola on top with some shredded coconut to really round out that tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the oats, coconut milk and Greek yogurt together in a jar.
- Fold in the pineapple and mango chunks.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with granola and shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
20) Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats 🍑🥣
With diced peaches and cinnamon, this breakfast really takes you back to the classic dessert's flavor. But you're going to have almond butter stirred in for some added nutrition and richness. This jar in particular is going to need at least eight hours to chill, so make sure that this one is made well ahead of bedtime. That way it's ready to go in the morning.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the almond butter, cinnamon and maple syrup into the milk until smooth.
- Add the oats and stir to combine.
- Fold in the diced peaches, then seal the jar.
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
21) Brownie Batter Overnight Oats 🍫🥄
These brownie batter overnight oats are another dessert-style breakfast, but a little healthier than eating a brownie. This one consists of cocoa powder, almond butter, and chocolate chips that are going to be mixed together, bringing your chocolatey breakfast to life. This one is probably the most indulgent on the list.
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the cocoa powder into the milk until no lumps remain.
- Stir in the almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the oats, chia seeds and chocolate chips and mix well.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
22) Maple Pecan Overnight Oats 🍁🥄
A jar of maple pecan overnight oats is going to give you that coffee shop flavor vibe, making it feel like a really classy dessert, but it's so easy to make. You're going to do this one with chopped pecans and maple syrup, which is a really classic flavor combination. And then you're going to have cinnamon and vanilla actually rounding that out.
You can throw on some extra pecans on top for that added crunch. And I also like to do that because overnight, those pecans that are mixed throughout tend to soften just a little bit.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla into the milk.
- Add the oats and 2 tablespoons of the chopped pecans and stir to combine.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with the remaining pecans before serving for extra crunch.
Notes
23) Red Velvet Overnight Oats ❤️🥄
If you are a fan of red velvet cake, then you are going to want to try these red velvet overnight oats. It is simply inspired by red velvet, but it is a healthier alternative made with roasted and mashed beets for color. That also gives you a really earthy sweetness alongside cocoa powder.
You can make this one completely non-dairy by simply using a plant-based yogurt and plant-based milk. This is one that is sure to surprise everyone who is willing to try it.
Ingredients
Method
- Mash the roasted beets until smooth, then stir in the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
- Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix until the color is even.
- Stir in the oats and milk, then seal the jar.
- Refrigerate overnight and stir once before serving.
