Who says healthy eating has to be complicated? With this easy overnight oats recipe, you can prepare a nutritious breakfast with minimal effort. All you need to do is combine the ingredients and leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight. When you wake up, you’ll have a tasty breakfast waiting to be devoured.
Plus, thanks to the fiber-rich oats, this no-fuss recipe will keep you full for a long time. This is perfect for staving off hunger during a long morning of meetings or classes.
What’s more, overnight oats are highly customizable, so you can have a lot of fun experimenting with add-ins and toppings. Here’s how to make vegan overnight oats with almond milk.
You will need:
- quick-cooking oats
- almond milk
- chia seeds
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- fruits, nuts, and coconut flakes for topping
Other types of non-dairy milk, like coconut or hemp milk, can be used in place of almond milk. Just be sure to use the same amount. Want to halve or double this recipe? Use a milk-to-oat ratio of 2:1.
You’ll also need a jar or container with an air-tight lid, as you’ll need to chill the oats in the refrigerator overnight. If you don’t have a container, use a drinking glass with foil or beeswax wrap, along with a rubber band. (The rubber band will keep the foil secure and limit how much air flows into the container.)
Add all the ingredients to your jar and mix well.
The chia seeds add even more fiber to your overnight oats, but you can skip them if you don’t have any on hand.
Also, feel free to adjust the maple syrup and vanilla extract to your liking. (You may need to make overnight oats a few times to figure out your sweet spot.)
At this point, don’t hesitate to get super creative! Other options for sweeteners and add-ins include:
- monk fruit sweetener
- stevia
- honey (for a vegetarian version)
- brown sugar
- coconut sugar
- maple extract
- cocoa powder
- vegan protein powder
- matcha powder
- cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
Secure the lid on the jar. Chill in the refrigerator overnight, for at least 6 hours.
In the morning, stir the oats. The mixture should be thick and the oats should be soft.
Garnish with your favorite toppings and dig in! If you’re on the go, simply replace the lid and head out. Be sure to store the overnight oats in the refrigerator at your final destination.
As with normal oatmeal, anything goes when it comes to toppings. We used mixed berries that were frozen and thawed (which created a syrup-y juice that added a pop of color) along with sliced bananas, hemp seeds, and coconut flakes.
Other idea toppings include:
- nut butter (especially with bananas)
- sliced fruits, like mango or
- almonds, cashews, or pecans
- coconut flakes
- dried cranberries
- raisins
- pumpkin seeds
- pumpkin puree
- pomegranate seeds
- chocolate chips or shavings
Let us know in the comments if you try this recipe! And don’t miss our other great plant-based breakfast recipes.
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Overnight Oats with Almond Milk
Ingredients
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Toppings
- hemp seeds
- sliced fruit
- coconut flakes
- chocolate chips or shavings
- nuts
- nut butter
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the jar and mix well.
- Secure the lid. Chill in the refrigerator overnight, for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats. The mixture should be thick and the oats should be soft. Garnish with your favorite toppings and dig in!
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