Overnight Oats Base Recipe + 10 Flavor Variations
These overnight oats are a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast perfect for busy mornings. Start with a simple base recipe, then customize with 10 flavorful variations like chocolate, peanut butter, and berry. Meal prep ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast that’s filling and nutritious.
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Servings: 2 servings per recipe
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base Recipe (for all flavors)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk - dairy or plant-based
- ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp honey - or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp chia seeds - optional but recommended
Vanilla
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
Peanut Butter
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp strawberry jam - optional
Pumpkin Spice
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Banana Bread
- ½ mashed banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts - optional
Apple Cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped apple
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Carrot Cake
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger powder
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
Pineapple Coconut
- 1 cup coconut milk - use instead of regular milk
- ½ cup crushed pineapple - drained
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
Strawberry Cheesecake
- ⅓ cup chopped strawberries
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese - softened
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Lemon
- ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Tiramisu
- ¾ cup milk - use instead of 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup cold brewed coffee
- 2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese - softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a bowl, mix rolled oats, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, salt, chia seeds (if using), and your chosen flavor additions. Stir until well combined.
- Chill Overnight: Transfer the mixture into mason jars or airtight containers, seal with lids, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Serve: In the morning, stir oats and add optional toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, granola, extra yogurt, or honey. Enjoy immediately—no heating required!
Recipe Notes:
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture—avoid quick oats.
- Store oats in airtight containers or mason jars in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
- Oats are typically eaten cold, but you can warm them in the microwave if preferred.
- Add fresh toppings like fruit, nuts, or granola just before serving for extra flavor and crunch.
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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