Overnight oats are a trendy and delicious breakfast option that can save you time and energy in the morning. This convenient meal is prepared the night before and left to soak overnight in the refrigerator, resulting in a creamy, flavorful oatmeal that's ready to enjoy right out of the fridge or heated up as desired. Whether you prefer a simple combination of oats and milk or enjoy experimenting with various toppings and mix-ins, overnight oats offer a customizable breakfast experience that's both satisfying and nutritious.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NO-COOK OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
I love making up a few of these at a time for a quick, on-and-go breakfast. You can use different spices or maple syrup and your favorite berry or fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and cinnamon in a 1/2-pint jar with a lid; cover and shake until combined. Remove lid and fold in blueberries. Cover jar with lid.
- Refrigerate oatmeal, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER OATMEAL
Just throw this in the slow cooker crock pot the night before and have a delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning. It reheats well, too!
Provided by holly
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir water, almond milk, applesauce, steel-cut oats, dried cherries, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 93.6 mg, Sugar 37.9 g
OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Alton Brown's Overnight Oatmeal recipe couldn't be easier: Combine the ingredients before you go to bed, and breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 9h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.
- Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.
OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h15m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, milk, half-and-half, raisins, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and apple. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Give the mixture a stir and add a bit more milk or half-and-half if it has become too thick. Put a healthy portion in an ovenproof bowl and smooth out the top. Sprinkle with an even layer of granulated sugar. Place under the broiler until the sugar melts and just starts to brown (or you can brown it lightly with a kitchen blowtorch). Serve with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and a little more half-and-half, if desired.
OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATOR OATMEAL
This on-the-go cold breakfast is portable, quick to make, healthy, and great-tasting! You may also add honey to sweeten the oatmeal. Also good with diced apple or other seasonal fruits.
Provided by MrsFisher0729
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir oats, yogurt, and almond milk together in a jar with a lid. Twist lid onto jar and refrigerate, 8 hour to overnight. Stir oatmeal and add banana when ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Steps:
- In a small container or Mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt and honey. Top with fruit and nuts. Seal; refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
OVERNIGHT BAKED OATMEAL
My husband and I spent a long weekend at a bed-and-breakfast not far from our home. The owners shared this delicious recipe with me, which I've made my own after a couple of simple changes. -Jennifer Cramer, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together first 6 ingredients. Stir in oats, blueberries and cherries. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove oatmeal from refrigerator while oven heats. Stir oatmeal; sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 40-50 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
OVERNIGHT IRISH OATMEAL
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour uncooked oats into a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Leave covered overnight to soak.
- In the morning, place the saucepan over low heat and cook the oatmeal, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh berries, brown sugar and a splash of skim milk.
APPLE-CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Easy, Easy, Easy...T hat's what this is. Put ingredients in crock pot the night before. Upon serving, add more brown sugar to taste.
Provided by Boyz 5
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the apples, cinnamon and brown sugar in bottom of crock pot.
- Sprinkle oats over apples, then pour in water and salt; DO NOT STIR!
- Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours.
OVERNIGHT CROCK POT OATMEAL
Make and share this Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal recipe from Food.com.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray inside of crockpot with cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients, cover and cook on low setting overnight (around 8 hours).
OVERNIGHT PEACH OATMEAL
Hearty oatmeal combined with bright, sweet peaches make this slow-cooker recipe a perfect breakfast or brunch. This is an excellent make-ahead meal for busy mornings. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 7h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a well-greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until oats are tender, 7-8 hours. Stir in peaches just before serving., Pressure cooker option: Decrease water to 3 cups. Add to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker coated with cooking spray. Stir in oats, soy milk, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Stir in peaches just before serving. Oatmeal will thicken upon standing. If desired, top with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT OATMEAL WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES, AND WALNUTS
Fast, easy way to enjoy steel-cut oats without hovering over the stove for an hour. This recipe is so tasty no additional sugar or other ingredients are needed. My husband and I refrigerate 6 servings and enjoy throughout the work week.
Provided by myvallie
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Place apples, cranberries, oats, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg inside. Pour in milk and water and mix to combine. Cover.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Sprinkle cooked oatmeal with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 68.8 mg, Sugar 33.5 g
OVERNIGHT MAPLE OATMEAL
I tasted muesli on a trip to Switzerland, and when I came home, I made it my way. Keep things interesting (and avoid midmorning munchies) by adding different fruits and nuts every day. -Maddie Kirk, Springfield, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, milk, syrup and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Just before serving, stir in yogurt. Top with walnuts and fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OVERNIGHT OATMEAL WITH MILK
This breakfast provides protein, whole grains, and fresh fruit for a breakfast sure to help you start your morning right. Simply mix together and leave in fridge overnight. Overnight oats taste great cold or heat for a few minutes before serving.
Provided by Totally Fit & Fabulous
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, oats, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until oats have absorbed milk, 8 hours to overnight.
- Stir apricots, pine nuts, and agave nectar into the oatmeal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 53.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
OVERNIGHT OATS: NO-COOK BLUEBERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL
Throw together this healthy oatmeal the night before and enjoy it the next morning. We love it cold, but if you prefer a little warmth, remove the lid and microwave the oatmeal until hot, about 1 minute.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 6h10m
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The night before, combine the milk, oats, blueberries, brown sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, almond extract and a pinch of salt in a glass pint jar or other container with a lid. Secure the lid and shake. Refrigerate at least 6 hours up to overnight. In the morning, top with the almonds and drizzle with honey.
OVERNIGHT CHAI OATMEAL
This tastes more like a dessert than breakfast! Top with almonds if you like.
Provided by MD4KINGS
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine oats, almond-coconut milk, chia seeds, coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 86.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
OVERNIGHT CHERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL
Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so simple-just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and turn it on before you go to bed. In the morning, enjoy a healthy, warm and satisfying dish. -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 7h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until oats are tender, 7-8 hours., Stir before serving. If desired, serve with additional milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
OVERNIGHT OATMEAL PANCAKES
Sugar-free and no-added-fat has never tasted so good! This is a great way to jazz up your morning oatmeal on the weekend (or freeze it and enjoy yummy pancakes everyday!)
Provided by sincka55
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes Whole Grain Pancake Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir milk and lemon juice together in a bowl; let sit until milk begins to slightly sour, about 10 minutes. Stir oats into milk mixture; cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Mix eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into oat mixture until batter is evenly combined.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 284.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
NO-COOK OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
I love making up a few of these at a time for a quick, on-and-go breakfast. You can use different spices or maple syrup and your favorite berry or fruit.
Provided by sonjagroset
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and cinnamon in a 1/2-pint jar with a lid; cover and shake until combined. Remove lid and fold in blueberries. Cover jar with lid.
- Refrigerate oatmeal, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
RICE COOKER TODDLER OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
I make this for my girls every morning. It's super easy and super fast! Once cooked, add frozen fruit and tofu to the bowl and mix to combine.
Provided by Mindy
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix milk kefir, water kefir, oats, walnuts, dried fruit, muesli, wheat germ, flaxseed meal, and coconut milk together in the bowl of a rice cooker. Let stand, at least 4 hours.
- Cook on the "Porridge" setting according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 128.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of oats. Old-fashioned oats, steel-cut oats, and quick-cooking oats can all be used to make overnight oats. Old-fashioned oats will give you a chewier texture, while steel-cut oats will give you a more hearty texture. Quick-cooking oats will cook more quickly, so they're a good option if you're short on time.
- Adjust the milk-to-oats ratio. The ratio of milk to oats will affect the consistency of your overnight oats. If you want a thicker oatmeal, use less milk. If you want a thinner oatmeal, use more milk.
- Sweeten to taste. Overnight oats can be sweetened with a variety of ingredients, such as honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar. You can also add fruit, such as berries, bananas, or apples, for natural sweetness.
- Add flavorings. Overnight oats can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, or nutmeg. You can also add cocoa powder for a chocolatey flavor.
- Top with your favorite toppings. Overnight oats can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or fresh fruit. You can also drizzle them with honey or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Overnight oats are a healthy and delicious breakfast option that can be made in just a few minutes. They're perfect for busy mornings or for people who are looking for a grab-and-go breakfast. With so many different variations, there's sure to be an overnight oats recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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