This Overnight Oats Recipe will teach you how to make a basic overnight oats recipe for beginners. They are a healthy make-ahead breakfast with 9 flavor variations plus a keto version. They are super easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Simple to customize with your favorite flavors
Ingredients:
Base for Overnight Oats:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten free as needed
- 2/3 – 3/4 cup almond milk or your favorite milk (for a non-vegan version – you can add half milk and half Greek yogurt for creaminess as well)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (I used gala)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener (optional)
Banana Walnut Oatmeal:
- 1/2 very ripe banana mashed or chopped for chunkier texture
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ,optional
- 2 Tablespoon walnuts chopped, for topping
- banana slices for topping, optional
Almond Joy Oatmeal:
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Tablespoon slivered or sliced almonds
Strawberry Oatmeal:
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries plus extra for topping
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup , honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 slices freeze-dried strawberries (optional for topping)
Carrot Cake Oatmeal:
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup honey or low carb sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon grated carrots plus more for topping (if desired)
- 1/2 Tablespoon shredded coconut plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon raisins optional, plus more for topping
Blueberry Vanilla Almond Butter Oatmeal:
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup , honey or low carb liquid sweetener
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus more for toppings
Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal:
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons seedless strawberry (or raspberry) jam plus more for layering
- 2-3 Tablespoons smooth or crunchy peanut butter plus more for layering
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried strawberries for topping, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped peanuts for topping, optional
Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal:
- 1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon pecans chopped
- 1 Tablespoon pure pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pepitas plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cranberries plus more for topping
Keto/Low-Carb Oatmeal:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoons Monkfruit sweetener , optional to taste
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