Fall is nearly here! And you are going to absolutely love these 12 simple and healthy overnight oat recipes!
So over this past school year, I have been loving overnight oats compared to any other prepped meals of mine! I have been making two different flavors every. single. week. since September! So, of course, I had to find a way to mix up the flavors while keeping the oats healthy and friendly towards my goals!
For those that may not know, I worked part-time as a pre-school teacher this past year. Every Monday and Wednesday, I would prep my overnight oats in a container or mason jar to bring with me to work the following day! As a college student as well, this is the perfect go-to breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.! It is so easy to make, grab out of the fridge, and eat before or in between classes!
And surprisingly, I NEVER got tired of eating them for lunch every workday! Now I am a creature of habit, like a lot of people I have come to realize! However, I know that it can be tough and boring eating the same flavor of oats every week. Especially every day if you work full-time!
This is why I have mastered 12 different overnight oat recipes to keep your diet fun and interesting!
Not to mention, all of these recipes are a perfect breakfast option for work and for school as well!
Especially for children, these recipes are packed full of healthy complex carbohydrates, adequate amounts of protein, and they are high in fiber! Which will keep you full and satisfied for many more hours compared to sugary cereals or store-bought granola bars!
They are the best option for those who are in a hurry and need to eat something quick but healthy! Or those that simply do not have a lot of time in the morning! The foundation of each one of these oats is very simple as well! A lot of these ingredientsmay already be in your fridge or pantry.And since these recipes have the same exact basic foundation ingredients, you won’t have to go out and buy a whole bunch of unnecessary ingredients!
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Basic Foundation for My Overnight Oats:
- Old Fashioned, Rolled, or Quick Oats (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of Protein Powder (flavored or unflavored)
- Unsweetened Cashew Milk (1/2 cup)
For my overnight oats, I go back and forth between the brands Quaker and Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats.
My go-to flavored protein powder is either vanilla or chocolate by the brand Pescience! And for unflavored protein, I love using collagen!
Before you prep, your overnight oats, feel free to read more about the abundance of benefits that collagen has on the body! It will definitely make you want to add it your favorite overnight oat flavors! After all, these are the only 12 simple and healthy overnight oats recipes that you will ever need since there is a flavor for every oatmeal lover!
Instructions For Each of the Recipes:
- Mix the dry ingredients together, first, in a mason jar, Tupperware container, or bowl, etc.
- Gently add in your wet ingredients, and stir together until fully mixed.
- Lastly, add in any toppings that you want to go along with your overnight oats!
That’s it! Super quick and simple!
Now, let’s get into these delicious recipes!
1. Cookie Dough
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of mini, organic chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 of coconut sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2. Peanut Butter Cup
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of PB2 powdered peanut butter (or any powdered peanut butter)
- 1/2 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
- 1/4 pink Himalayan sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon (16 grams) of natural peanut butter (optional)
3. Apple Pie
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 30 grams of diced apple
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons of no-sugar-added apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup (or low calories syrup of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
4. Blueberry Muffin
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 20 grams of fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon of almond meal flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon of honey or pure maple syrup (sweetener of choice)
5. Pumpkin Pie
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- Optional topping*: organic white chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
6. Brownie Batter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder or unflavored
- 1 tablespoon of 100% dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of stevia (or sweetener of choice)
- 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
7. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 serving (8 grams) of sugar-free and fat-free cheesecake pudding mix
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 cup of fresh raspberries (35 grams)
- 1/2 tablespoon (7 grams) of organic/vegan white chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
8. Café Mocha
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of 100% dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon of sweetener of choice
Wet Ingredients:
- brewed coffee (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
9. Vanilla Latte
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of stevia (or sweetener of choice)
Wet Ingredients:
- brewed coffee (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 serving (15 grams) of organic vanilla coffee creamer (optional)
10. Ferrero Rocher (Chocolate & Hazelnut)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons of chopped hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon of 100% dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of stevia (or sweetener of choice)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of hazelnut butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of flavored hazelnut stevia extract (optional)
11. Banana Nut Muffin
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 of a sliced, chopped, or mashed banana
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (any low-calorie liquid sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts
12. Vanilla Coconut Matcha Latte
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 scoop (16 grams) of vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons of matcha powder
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) of unsweetened flaked coconut
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice) *coconut milk is also a great choice!
- 1/4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla greek yogurt (optional)
Let me know if you try out any of these recipes!! And if you do, which one was your favorite?
I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
xo, Cydney
