This easy Overnight Oats Recipe is creamy, healthy, and perfect for meal prep. Made in a jar with oats, almond milk, honey, blueberries, and toasted almonds.
Overnight Oats Recipe
This Overnight Oats Recipe is the easiest make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Just add oats, almond milk, honey, and vanilla to a jar, refrigerate, and wake up to a creamy no-cook breakfast.
Top it with fresh blueberries and toasted almonds for sweetness, crunch, and flavor. It is simple, filling, and perfect for meal prep.
Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats
- No cooking required
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Perfect for meal prep
- Great grab-and-go breakfast
- Easy to customize
- Creamy, filling, and delicious
Overnight oats are ideal when you want a healthy breakfast waiting for you in the fridge. They are also great for snacks, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Quick oats
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Blueberries
- Toasted sliced almonds
The almond milk makes the oats creamy, the honey adds just enough sweetness, and the blueberries pair beautifully with the toasted almonds.
Easy Topping Ideas
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Raspberries
- Peanut butter
- Chia seeds
- Granola
- Coconut flakes
- Chocolate chips
You can make several jars at once and change the toppings each day so breakfast never gets boring.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?
Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, add crunchy toppings like almonds or granola right before serving.
If the oats become too thick, stir in a splash of almond milk before eating.
I hope you can try this delicious Overnight Oats Recipe at home. If you do, tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries for topping
- Toasted sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- In a jar, combine the oats, almond milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Close the lid and shake well until combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight, until the oats have softened and absorbed the liquid.
- Stir before serving.
- Top with blueberries and toasted sliced almonds.
Notes
- Old-fashioned oats may be used for a chewier texture.
- Add a splash of almond milk before serving if the oats are too thick.
- Add toppings right before serving for the best texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Honey may be replaced with maple syrup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make overnight oats ahead of time?
Yes. Overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats?
Yes. Old-fashioned oats work well and will give the oats a slightly chewier texture.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes. This recipe is naturally dairy-free when made with almond milk or another non-dairy milk.
Can I eat overnight oats warm?
Yes. You can enjoy them cold or warm them briefly in the microwave before adding toppings.
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Overnight breakfasts are just my favourite thing ever. I totally need to make this recipe!
Thanks Thalia! let me know how they come out!
The oatmeal was delicious. I did not add anything else on the oatmeal, no blueberries or almonds. It taste good the way it was. I did warm it up in the microwave….
Hi Minerva thank you for stopping by! I am glad you liked the recipe. Isn’t it creamier and tastier that way?
I haven’t tried it warm yet but I sure will!
Do you have to cover the oatmeal over night?
I would Edna, either with a lid or plastic wrapping paper.. In case the oatmeal dries in the fridge
is this a cold breakfast? Can I heat it?
Hi Laurie! yes! you can eat it hot or cold. Just warm it up after it sits in the fridge to “cook”
it says refrigerator for 2-3 hrs. Is it ok to leave in fridge overnight 7-9hrs
of course it’s ok! As long as you want!
I just tried it this morning! I had it ready for yesterday’s breakfast but forgot it when I left for work. I ate it this morning instead and it was fabulous!!
Awesome Kelly! Thanks for your feedback! Glad you liked it
do you cook the grits before putting them in the jar?
Hi Wanda! Actually the oats “cook” overnight in the fridge. That’s the beauty of this recipe! They DO NOT need to cook before adding them to the jar.
Awesome! I am going to try this out. Thanks for the reply.
no problem! let me know how they come out!
My husband loves this recipe! We use homemade granola instead of the almonds…yum! Any suggestions for modifying this same recipe but with different flavors?
Hi Julianne! I’m glad you like it! Toppings and fruit on top have endless options. I also have this yummy recipe you may like: strawberries n’cream oats: http://m.livingsweetmoments.com/9s2qwzr/articles/36243/Strawberries-And-Cream-Overnight-Oats
Hi, is it ok to prepare 5 jars from monday to friday and leave them in the fridge until the day you need it or you have to prepare one by one each night to the next day?
My question goes because could the oats get all watery or slimy or all mashed with a no nice presentation at the moment you eat it? What would it be your recommendation, thinking on doing something like the salads.
thanks you
The oats will be creamy and delicious! Depending on the toppings (almonds, berries, etc) you can add those the same day but the oats itself can be made days in advance
Karla I always make 5 at a time and eat it off during the week…
Can you use whole milk instead of almond milk
of course Sheryl!