5 overnight oats recipes for busy mornings

A jar of overnight oats topped with banana slices, almonds, and coconut, on a wooden cutting board with scattered banana slices and a bunch of bananas in the background.

No matter what your mornings look like, it can be hard to find time to make a balanced breakfast. One easy solution? Prep your meal the night before. Overnight oats can be the perfect way to start the day on the right foot with a good-for-you breakfast.

Here’s a basic recipe you can mix up in the evening. Finish it off in the morning with one of the add-in combos below!

A jar of overnight oats topped with banana slices, almonds, and coconut, on a wooden cutting board with scattered banana slices and a bunch of bananas in the background.
Basic overnight oats
Prep Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Serving Size 1 cup

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Use a bowl or jar with a lid. Add all the ingredients and mix well. Cover mixture with the lid and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In the morning, remove the lid and mix well again. Add one of the mix-in combos listed below, stir, and serve.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 323 Calories
  • 14g Total Fat
  • 3g Saturated Fat
  • 91mg Sodium
  • 8mg Cholesterol
  • 35g Total Carbs
  • 14g Fiber
  • 3g Sugars
  • 17g Protein
  • 269mg Potassium

When you’re ready to eat, it’s time to add some flavor to your oats. This takes just moments and will raise your recipe to the next level. Here are five delicious combos to try:

ToppingIngredientes
PB&J1 tablespoon natural peanut butter + ¼ cup raspberries
Coconut crunch1 teaspoon shredded coconut + 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Pumpkin pie2 teaspoons canned pumpkin + ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple spice¼ cup chopped apple + ¼ teaspoon cinnamon + ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Chocolate-covered strawberry1 teaspoon cocoa powder + ½ cup sliced strawberries

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