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This post is all about overnight oats to start your mornings off right.
If you’re looking for a healthy snack or trying to spice up your breakfast routine, try making one of these delicious overnight oat recipes. They’re quick and easy and packed with protein.
You can enjoy any of these recipes hot or cold. If you’re feeling something a little sweeter, you can add whipped cream on top to make it more like a dessert!
Every recipe is made with the same few staples making it easy to keep on hand and add whatever flavors you want! The staples are: oats, milk or milk alternative, chia seeds, vanilla extract, salt
This post is all about overnight oats.
Best Overnight Oats
There are a few staple ingredients for every overnight oat recipe. Those ingredients are: old fashioned oats, milk or milk alternative, yogurt, chia seeds, syrup or honey, and cinnamon. With these few simple ingredients you can add your favorite flavors to personalize your oats.
The only materials needed to make overnight oats are air tight, microwave safe jars. We love these 8 oz Clear Glass Jars from Amazon. 
1. Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are such a breeze, prep the night before and enjoy a stress free breakfast in the morning.
For this recipe you’ll combine 2 cup old fashioned oats, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk/milk alternative), 1 ripe mashed banana, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Once well combined, portion the mixture into individual mason jars.
Next cover and refrigerate overnight. Once ready to eat you can add garnishes such as sliced banana, chopped walnuts, cinnamon and maple syrup.
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2. Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
This recipe is great for the days you’re craving sweet cinnamon rolls but don’t have the time to make them. The perfect mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla with that added nutrition of oats and chia seeds.
For this recipe you’ll combine 1 cup old fashioned oats, 2/3 cup greek yogurt (plain or vanilla), 1 and 1/3 cup milk or milk alternative, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup raisins.
Then mix well and portion into mason jars, seal tightly. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy!
If you want a cinnamon drizzle, mix together 1 tbsp syrup with 1/4 tsp of cinnamon.
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3. Chocolate Overnight Oats
As someone who feels like they need something sweet after every meal, this recipe hits all the marks!
Mix together 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup chocolate milk or chocolate milk substitute, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then combine well and add to a mason jar, sealed tightly and refrigerated overnight.
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4. Espresso Overnight Oats
These oats are great for a morning energy boost!
Combine 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup milk or milk alternative, 1/4 cup espresso concentrate, fresh brewed espresso, or strong coffee, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp chia seeds and a pinch of salt. Then divide into mason jars, tighten lids and refrigerate overnight.
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5. Strawberry Overnight Oats
For a fresh, light breakfast try these Strawberry Overnight Oats.
Combine 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative, 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain), 1 tsp maple syrup or honey, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Then, ix well, portion into mason jars, seal and refrigerate overnight.
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6. Pumpkin Overnight Oats
With pumpkin puree, you can enjoy delicious pumpkin treats all year round!
Combine 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative, 1/4 c pumpkin puree, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp syrup or honey, 1/4 c yogurt, 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then mix well, portion into mason jars, seal and refrigerate overnight.
For topping try adding chopped pecans!
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7. Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
There is no better pairing than apples and peanut butter. (except maybe caramel)
Combine 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup milk or milk alternative, 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 tbsp syrup or honey, and 1 small apple cored and diced. Then mix well, portion into mason jar, seal and refrigerate overnight.
Drizzle with more peanut butter when you’re ready to eat!
Overnight oats are such an easy, nutritious breakfast. There are so many ways to customize these simple ingredients to make dairy free and vegan options. Don’t be afraid to mix your own recipe together!