Easy Overnight Oats 4 Ways
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This overnight oats 4 ways recipe is meal prep-friendly for busy mornings. With 4 fun variations to try, who knew grab-and-go breakfast could be this exciting?
Take the hassle out of deciding what to have for breakfast with this overnight oats recipe.
With flavors like peanut butter chocolate, apple cinnamon, pumpkin chocolate chip, and very berry, you’ll feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast!
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Fuel your mornings with oats! Go beyond your usual bowl of oatmeal and try these peanut butter cup overnight oats and banana oat breakfast cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Overnight Oats Recipe
- Overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! They don’t require cooking, so even prepping them will only take a little time.
- These overnight oats 4 ways come in individual servings for easy portion control. And because they’re already in jars, you can conveniently take them on the go!
- You’ll never get bored with vegan overnight oats because the variations are endless! They’re also delicious, whether you eat them cold or warm.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Old-fashioned oats – Overnight oats don’t require cooking, but make sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats, or the texture will be off.
Ground flaxseed and chia seeds – The base recipe for overnight oats 4 ways is really just oats and non-dairy milk, but adding these two makes them thicker and heartier!
Agave – Maple syrup will be amazing with fall-inspired toppings. Adding a touch of salt can also enhance the flavors of your vegan overnight oats!
Almond milk – You’re not limited to unsweetened almond milk, but I recommend choosing a creamy dairy-free milk like oat milk or coconut milk.
Peanut Butter Chocolate:
Cocoa powder and natural peanut butter – Peanut butter and chocolate is a classic combo for a reason!
Apple Cinnamon:
Cinnamon and apple – This variation is especially tasty if you heat up your overnight oats!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip:
Pumpkin puree and mini dairy-free chocolate chips – This overnight oats flavor is like a holiday in a jar in an easy, make-ahead breakfast form.
Very Berry:
Strawberry jam and mixed berries – Feel free to experiment with toppings and make this overnight oat recipe completely your own! Take advantage of the fruits in season.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Rolled Oats
Make sure to use rolled oats! Quick oats will be too mushy, while steel-cut oats will be too tough for overnight oats.
For Increasing the Servings
If you want to make 4 servings of just one flavor, you only need to multiply the toppings/add-ins by 4.
More Fun Overnight Oats Variations To Try
Why stop with overnight oats 4 ways? Use peanut butter, jam, fresh strawberries, and peanuts for a PBJ-inspired variation, or mashed bananas, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cocoa powder if you love chocolate chip banana bread. Peaches and granola will also be delicious, like peach crisp overnight oats!
Frequently Asked Questions About Overnight Oats 4 Ways
Can I make this overnight oats recipe with water?
You can use water for these vegan overnight oats, but they won’t be as creamy and tasty.
What kind of containers are best for overnight oats?
We used 4 glass containers with lids for these overnight oats 4 ways. However, you can also use plastic airtight containers if you’re worried about durability, especially if you’ll take them on the go.
Can you make overnight oats days in advance?
Yes! This overnight oats recipe is perfect for busy weekdays because it’s make-ahead friendly. Store the jars in the fridge for up to 4 days!
How do you make overnight oats creamier?
You can add dairy-free yogurt for creamier overnight oats.
What to do if your overnight oats are too thick?
Stir in a bit of non-dairy milk until it reaches your preferred texture. Be mindful of your add-ins and the ingredients’ ratio because they can affect the consistency of the overnight oats.
More Delicious Vegan Recipes with Oats
- Oatmeal Pumpkin Breakfast Bowl
- Chewy Granola Bar Bites
- Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Everything-Free Cookies
- Berry Smoothie
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Overnight Oats 4 Ways
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup agave
- 2 cups almond milk
For Peanut Butter Chocolate:
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
For Pumpkin Chocolate Chip:
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp mini dairy-free chocolate chips
For Very Berry:
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam
- 3/4 cup mixed berries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, agave, and almond milk.
- Divide the mixture into 4 separate jars. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and strawberry jam to their designated jars.
- Layer each jar with the remaining toppings.
- Refrigerate the jars for at least an hour.
- Enjoy your vegan overnight oats cold or microwave for 30 seconds to serve them warm.
Notes
- Make sure to use rolled oats! Quick oats will be too mushy, while steel-cut oats will be too tough for overnight oats.
- If you want to make 4 servings of just one flavor, you only need to multiply the toppings/add-ins by 4.
- Why stop with overnight oats 4 ways? Use peanut butter, jam, fresh strawberries, and peanuts for a PBJ-inspired variation, or mashed bananas, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cocoa powder if you love chocolate chip banana bread. Peaches and granola will also be delicious, like peach crisp overnight oats!
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Can I use steelcut oats instead of old fashioned oats?
You definitely can!
Great ideas. However, I tried making steel cut oats overnight without cooking first. After three days, I finally three them out. My preferred way of cooking steel cut oats overnight is in a water bath in my crockpot. I plan on using these great ideas!
So the oats is not cooked?
Correct, overnight oats are generally served cold and uncooked, but if you’d prefer to eat them warm, feel free to pop them in the microwave for a minute or two.
Can you substitute radar milk for the almond milk? We have a but allergy.
Yes, you can use any milk you’d like
YUM! It turned out delish and I loved having the swirls of peanut butter throughout!