Overnight Oats - 6 Flavours for Easy & Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep
About this recipe
Overnight oats are a fantastic make-ahead breakfast option that can save you time during busy mornings. This recipe features six delicious flavor variations, making it easy to switch things up and keep your breakfast exciting. Plus, they're packed with nutrients to keep you full and energized throughout the day.
Ingredient notes
- Use any type of milk, e.g., almond, cashew.
- Greek yogurt is optional for creaminess.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey.
- For the Banana Bread flavour, use a ripe banana.
Tips from Toasty Apron’s video
- Refrigerate overnight for the best texture; if short on time, refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Rolled oats are ideal for overnight oats; avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats for the right consistency.
- If the oats are too thick after soaking, add a splash of milk to thin them out.
Good to know
- How long do I need to refrigerate the overnight oats?
- Refrigerate overnight for the best texture, or at least 2-3 hours.
- Can I make a larger batch of overnight oats?
- Yes, you can multiply the base recipe ingredients to make multiple servings.
- What type of oats should I use for overnight oats?
- Use rolled oats; avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats for the right texture.
- What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?
- Greek yogurt is optional; you can omit it if you don't have any on hand.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Toasty Apron: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the base oats by combining rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup in a mason jar. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
For Banana Bread flavour, mash a ripe banana into a puree. Add the banana puree, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the base oats. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. Top with banana slices, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts before serving.
- 3
For PB&J flavour, prepare raspberry puree by cooking raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until smooth. Let cool. Add the raspberry puree and peanut butter to the base oats. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. Top with raspberries, chopped walnuts, and maple syrup before serving.
- 4
For Pina Colada flavour, add pineapple chunks and coconut flakes to the base oats. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. Top with additional pineapple chunks, coconut flakes, and chopped walnuts before serving.
- 5
For Mocha Latte flavour, replace half of the milk with espresso. Add cocoa powder and a pinch of salt to the base oats. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. Top with chopped walnuts, coconut flakes, and crushed chocolate before serving.
- 6
For Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup flavour, add peanut butter and cocoa powder to the base oats. Prepare chocolate syrup by mixing melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Pour the syrup over the oats mixture. Top with blueberries and/or raspberries before serving.
- 7
For Lemon Blueberry Pie flavour, add blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the base oats. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. Top with blueberries, hemp hearts, and coconut flakes before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantities for the toppings and additional ingredients were inferred based on typical serving sizes and common practices in overnight oats preparation.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Toasty Apron’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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