Overnight Oats (3 Ways) Recipe

These Overnight Oats are the ultimate healthy, make-ahead breakfast! Easy to customize with your favorite toppings — try our three delicious flavors: Classic Berry, Peanut Butter Banana, and Chocolate Almond.


Start your mornings with something quick, nutritious, and completely delicious!
These Overnight Oats are creamy, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients — perfect for busy mornings or healthy meal prep.

Just mix everything together the night before, refrigerate, and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast that feels indulgent but fuels your day. Below you’ll find the base recipe plus three delicious flavor variations to keep breakfast exciting all week long!

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Base Ingredients (for 1 serving)

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
  • 1 tsp chia seeds (optional for thickness)
  • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Flavor 1: Classic Berry Oats

  • ¼ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Optional: sprinkle of granola before serving

Flavor 2: Peanut Butter Banana Oats

  • 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • ½ sliced banana
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Flavor 3: Chocolate Almond Oats

  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs

Instructions

  1. Mix base: In a jar or container, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla. Stir well.
  2. Add flavor: Stir in your choice of flavor ingredients.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover and chill overnight (at least 6 hours).
  4. Serve: In the morning, give it a good stir, add a splash of milk if desired, and top with fruit, nuts, or extra toppings.

Nutrition (per serving — base recipe)

Calories280
Carbohydrates38g
Protein11g
Fat9g
Sugar8g

💡 Simply Made Tip:

Make 3–5 jars at once for easy grab-and-go breakfasts! Use different toppings for variety all week long.


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Main Category:Breakfast & Brunch
Subcategories: Healthy RecipesMeal PrepQuick & EasyOn-the-Go Breakfasts


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