Overnight Oats Recipe is made with almond milk, maple syrup, flaxseed, and fresh berries. Vanilla extract and cinnamon give the oats added flavor. Fresh berries are the crowning glory on these creamy oats.
Overnight oatmeal is an easy meal prep breakfast that’s creamy and delicious. You can easily customize the flavors and stir-ins.
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Overnight Oatmeal
Breakfast just got easier with these creamy overnight oats made with maple syrup and fresh berries.
If you’re looking for a breakfast that’s easy to make, nourishing, creamy and delicious then this overnight oats recipe is about to become your new favorite morning ritual.
Refrigerated oats are the perfect solution for busy mornings when you still want something homemade and wholesome that you can grab from the fridge and go.
With just a few pantry staples and five minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a creamy breakfast with just the right amount of sweetness.
I’m sure that you will agree that this creamy oats recipe tastes like it came from your favorite café.
I love how overnight oatmeal transforms simple ingredients into a comforting and satisfying breakfast without any cooking.
Also ideal for meal prepping, this easy breakfast recipe is a smart choice for weekday breakfasts and nutritious quick snacks.
Whether you’re rushing out the door or sitting down with your coffee and a good book, this no cook breakfast is the perfect start to your day.
This recipe is lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, gently spiced with cinnamon, and finished with fresh berries for natural color, texture and flavor.
What I love most about this oatmeal recipe is that you can change the flavors every day and never get bored.
Let your creativity run wild with flavor combinations of fruits and spices to add to the oats.
This customizable overnight oats recipe is a breakfast game changer. Simple, healthy, and so satisfying!
Once you try this overnight oats recipe, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.
Overnight oats are my new morning obsession!
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How to make the best overnight oats recipe
This is a quick overview of how to make this simple overnight oats recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Add oats to the mason jars, dividing evenly.
- Step 2: Add flaxseed, cinnamon and kosher salt.
- Step 3: Combine almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla and pour over the oats.
- Step 4: Seal the mason jars with tops and shake. Refrigerate 8 hours-overnight,
Hint: After refrigerating the oats, be sure to give your overnight oats with almond milk a quick stir before topping with berries.
Expert recipe tips
- Use a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid so you can shake everything together easily.
- Stir or shake well to be sure that the flaxseed and cinnamon are evenly distributed.
- For the most nutrition and best flavor, be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup and not processed maple syrup.
- Let the oats chill for at least 8 hours, however, letting them chill overnight will give you the creamiest texture.
- If you are short on time, you can eat the oats after chilling for just 4 hours, however, the oat won’t be as soft.
- If the oats seem too thick in the morning, you can stir in more almond milk before eating.
- If you like a thinner overnight oat, add an additional ¼ cup milk.
- Be sure to give the oats a quick stir before topping with berries. Stirring after chilling will help to give you the creamiest oats.
- Keep toppings such as berries or nuts separate when chilling the oats.
- Layer the berries on top of the oats just before eating to keep them fresh.
Substitutions
- Almond Milk – You can substitute oat milk, coconut milk, whole milk, soy milk or your favorite nondairy milk for almond milk.
- Maple Syrup - Honey or agave syrup can replace maple syrup.
- Ground Flax Seeds – Chia seeds are a good replacement for ground flax seeds.
- Fresh Berries – If you don’t have fresh berries on hand, frozen berries are a good replacement. Diced apples will also work well instead of berries.
- Cinnamon - For a different spice profile, replace the cinnamon with pumpkin spice or apple pie spice.
- Old Fashioned Oats – In place of old fashioned oats, you can use quick oats, however, they can become mushy so you might want to add less milk. Steel-cut oats can also be used but they will tend to stay too firm so you might want to add additional milk.
- Berries – Top the overnight oatmeal with your favorite berry such as fresh strawberries, blueberries or raspberries, or mixed berries.
Variations
Create endless flavor combinations by switching up your add-ins.
- Chocolate Chip Oats - Stir unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate chips into the oats for a dessert-style breakfast.
- Cinnamon Apple Oats – Add chopped apple and apple pie spice or extra cinnamon for a cozy fall version.
- Greek Yogurt Oats - Substitute Plain Greek yogurt for half of the milk for a creamier texture and added protein.
- Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds – For even more texture and nutrition, you can also stir in chia seeds.
- Peanut Butter Banana Oats - Stir creamy peanut butter, or chunky peanut butter for added texture, into the oats and top with banana slices.
- Tropical Overnight Oats - Stir in shredded coconut and canned or fresh pineapple pieces and use coconut milk for a tropical twist.
Storage
- Refrigerate – You can store the overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days making overnight oats perfect for meal prep at the beginning of the week.
- Stir - For the best consistency always stir before serving.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Ingredients
Ingredients for creamy overnight oats
- Old Fashioned Oats - Old fashioned rolled oats soften beautifully while still keeping a creamy, slightly chewy texture making them the best choice for overnight oats.
- Almond Milk - Almond milk adds a light, nutty flavor, creates the perfect creamy base for soaking the oats overnight and keeps this recipe dairy-free.
- 100% Pure Maple Syrup - Pure maple syrup provides a natural sweetness with warm caramel notes. It blends easily into the oats and complements the cinnamon and vanilla flavors.
- Ground Flaxseed - Ground flaxseed adds fiber, nutrition, a subtle nutty flavor and also helps to thicken the oats slightly.
- Vanilla Extract - Vanilla extract adds depth and warmth, giving the oats a delightful aroma.
- Ground Cinnamon - Cinnamon lends a gentle spice and cozy flavor that pairs beautifully with maple syrup and berries.
- Kosher Salt - Just a pinch of kosher salt balances the sweetness and makes all the flavors pop.
- Fresh Berries - Fresh berries add natural sweetness, texture and beautiful color.
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Overnight Oats Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
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Instructions
- Divide the oats evenly between the two mason jars.
- Add flaxseed, cinnamon and kosher salt, dividing evenly between both jars.
- Combine the milk,maple syrup and vanilla and pour over the oats, dividing evenly.
- Seal the lids and shake to combine. You can also stir and then put the lid on, if you prefer.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours-overnight.
- Stir, top with your favorite berries and enjoy!
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