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Plant-Based Overnight Oats

EASY VEGAN OVERNIGHT OATS (WFPB, No Refined Sugar, 3 ways)

Mornings just got easier with these creamy, nourishing, and flavor-packed vegan overnight oats! No cooking, no hassle—just mix the ingredients, let them soak, and wake up to a ready-to-eat, wholesome breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • 1 Mason jars or airtight containers:
  • 1 mixing spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Small knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

Base Recipe (Prepare the Night Before)

  • ½ cup rolled oats (organic if possible, GF if needed)
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat, etc.)

Optional add-ins (my favorites)

  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds (or ground flaxseeds)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)

Flavor Add-Ins (Add in the Morning)

Apple Cinnamon

  • ½ cup diced apple
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Chocolate Banana

  • ½ banana (mashed and ½ for decoration)
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1 Tbsp cacao nibs or dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
  • Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Peanut butter and Jelly (PB&J)

  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
  • 1 Tbsp berry spread or chia seed jam
  • ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
  • Drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the base (night before): Combine all base recipe ingredients in a jar or airtight container. Stir well to ensure the oats are evenly soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) until thick and creamy.
  • Add flavor (morning): Remove the oats from the fridge and stir well. Mix in your preferred flavor add-ins from the options above.
  • Serve: Enjoy cold or warm it up with a splash of plant-based milk for 30-60 seconds on the stove or microwave.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep overnight oats in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Serving Warm: Heat on the stove or microwave with a splash of plant-based milk for 30-60 seconds.
  • Oats Choice: Rolled oats have a creamier texture, while quick oats have a softer consistency. Avoid steel-cut oats, as they won’t soften enough overnight.
  • Sweetener: Adjust maple syrup according to your preference. Or use mashed bananas or dates.
  • Meal Prep Tip: For easy grab-and-go breakfasts each week, prepare multiple jars at once!