How To Make Overnight Oats With Almond Milk

Nicholas Charles - Updated
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Want to make the perfect overnight oats with almond milk?

I’ll show you how to prep in less than 5 minutes as well as my favorite recipes.

Stick around.

What Are Overnight Oats?

overnight oats

If you love nutritious breakfasts but simply don’t have enough time to cook in the morning, these Overnight Oats are really made for you! Frankly, I don’t know any other faster way to make such a healthy breakfast. 

So how do you make these? Instead of cooking rolled oats on the stove in a traditional way, you soak them in almond milk. Instead of using regular milk, you can make homemade almond milk with a nut milk maker machine.

The soaking process allows the rolled oats to absorb the liquid and soften them enough so that you can easily digest them. To eat Overnight Oats prepared this way, you need to soak rolled oats for at least 4 hours, but they taste best when soaked overnight, and hence their name! 

What Ingredients Do You Need For Base Overnight Oats?

The whole beauty of Overnight Oats is that you can make them as simple or rich as you want.

All you need as a base are:

  • rolled oats
  • almond milk
  • Greek yogurt
  • chia seeds
  • honey
base overnight oats ingredients

The base recipe is scrumptious and filling on its own, but if you’d like to make them more interesting, you can incorporate a variety of toppings, including fresh fruit, nuts, jams and more.

How To Make Overnight Oats?

Making Overnight Oats is so trivial and quick that once you try them, they will be your favorite choice in your repertoire of all-time best recipes. As I mentioned at the beginning, the recipe can easily be modified and adapted to your own preferences. So I’ll give you my Base Overnight Oats recipe first, and then some variations of this recipe below. 

prepare the base ingredients then add

After preparing Base Overnight Oats, you can add any fruits, jams, seeds, nuts and spices you like. You can add them to Base Overnight Oats before putting them in the fridge (just arrange them in a jar in layers, that is, first a layer of oats, then a layer of toppings, then a layer of oats again and finally another portion of toppings). You can also arrange the oats in a jar first, and place the extras on top in the morning, just before serving.

Base Overnight Oats Recipes

base overnight oats recipe

Your basic Overnight Oats texture resembles something between porridge and pudding. It tastes quite similar to classic oatmeal, except that it has a creamier texture thanks to the addition of chia seeds and Greek yogurt. In addition to the basic ingredients that give this dish its flavor, you can also add a variety of toppings – so you can eat Overnight Oats in a totally different flavor every day. 

Here’s what you need to make the base:

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS 

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Optional:

  • your fav toppings

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients in a jar and mix thoroughly.
  2. Close the jar and refrigerate overnight.
  3. In the morning, add your favorite fruit, jam or nuts and serve.

The Best Overnight Oats Recipes

Below I share some ideas for my favorite flavors: Strawberry Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. However, consider these as a starting point and inspiration, because Overnight Oats can be prepared in so many versions and flavors that it’s simply impossible to count all of them. 

This is the most easily modified breakfast I know, so don’t be afraid to add different ingredients. You want to use almond milk or oat milk, or maybe coconut yogurt and raspberries, or you just don’t like cinnamon, but fancy vanilla instead? Go ahead!

Strawberry Matcha Overnight Oats With Almond Milk

strawberry match overnight oats

My Strawberry Overnight Oats are a recipe with a twist. I make them not only with strawberries, but also with the addition of matcha, which gives the dish its beautiful color. Matcha has been shown to improve attention, memory and reaction time. It also contains caffeine and L-theanine, which can improve brain function. This recipe is a bomb of health and nutritional value, and it tastes amazingly original!

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS 

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond milk 
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup strawberries, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a bowl, place rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, matcha powder, vanilla extract, ¼ cup Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Transfer to a jar, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator, and layer the remaining ¼ cup Greek yogurt. Arrange sliced strawberries on top and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Serve.

Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats With Almond Milk

blueberry almond overnight oats

A perfect breakfast that always makes me think of warm summer days! These Blueberry Overnight Oats are based on a recipe for Base Overnight Oats with the addition of blueberries and nuts. The blueberries add tons of flavor here and go great with the oats, while the nuts provide crunch and texture. So yummy!

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS 

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons mixed nuts, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a jar, place rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds and honey. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Remove from the refrigerator, arrange blueberries on top and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Serve.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Almond Milk

peanut butter overnight oats

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats is my go-to recipe for those days when I feel more energy than usual will be needed and when I’m craving something that resembles cookie dough. It’s the perfect comfort food – dense, sweet and satisfying. In this version, I like to use oat or almond milk, and I sometimes swap the yogurt for an extra tablespoon of peanut butter. This breakfast tastes like a pie in a jar! 

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS 

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup oat milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients in a jar and mix thoroughly.
  2. Close the jar and refrigerate overnight.

Overnight Oats With Almond Milk And Weight Loss

Can Overnight Oats Be Good for Weight Loss?

Oats are known as a low-fat, low-calorie food. In addition, oat flakes, thanks to their low glycemic index, have been shown to normalize blood sugar levels, and at the same time they are also a fiber-rich food that helps you feel full and reduce hunger. However, this does not mean that they have any additional weight-loss effect – they simply help you stay satiated longer and have many properties that in consequence should support us in losing weight.

Do Overnight Oats Make You Gain Weight?

It all depends on the serving – if you eat the right amount of calories, Overnight Oats should not cause weight gain – on the contrary, they can support weight loss. However, if you want to increase your body weight, you can increase your servings of Overnight Oats to meet your goals. The extras are also important – if you add more honey, maple syrup, sugar, sweeteners, nuts or jam, your Overnight Oats will also be much more caloric and can help you gain weight.

Health Benefits Of Overnight Oats

Oats

Oats are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. They support healthy gut bacteria and enhance the feeling of satiety. Oats are an excellent source of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are high in soluble fiber. Health benefits of oats include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and reduced risk of heart diseases as they can decrease cholesterol levels and protect LDL cholesterol from damage [1, 2].

Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a great source of many nutrients and is especially rich in protein, vitamin B12, B2, and selenium. Its high protein content can support muscle protein synthesis and recovery [3, 4]. It is also abundant in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, pantothenic acid, vitamin A and potassium, and it supports gut health [5, 6]. Compared to regular yogurt, Greek yogurt also has a lower carbohydrate content. However, be sure to choose only the ones without any additives and sugar-free.

Chia Seeds

Even though they are so tiny, chia seeds are extremely nutritious. They are loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients that can promote heart health, support strong bones and even help to improve blood sugar management [7, 8, 9, 10].

Overnight Oats FAQ

Do You Have To Use Chia Seeds in Your Overnight Oats?

Chia seeds are not an essential ingredient, but they are very valuable and I recommend using them. It is the chia seeds that give this dish its creamy texture, thanks to them Overnight Oats resemble pudding a bit. If you don’t have chia seeds, you can also use ground flaxseeds.

Can You Eat Overnight Oats Warm?

Sure! Overnight Oats are usually eaten cold, that is, right out of the refrigerator, but absolutely nothing stands in the way of eating them warm if that’s what you prefer. In that case, put them in a small pot to heat them up (add 1/4 cup of almond milk if necessary). You can also heat them in the microwave.

Can You Use Quick Oats?

Rolled oats (or as others call them: old-fashioned oats) are your best choice and I highly recommend using them. However, you can also opt for quick oats if you prefer, just keep in mind that they tend to get overly mushy and the texture of your Overnight Oats will be slightly different. You can also use steel-cut oats, but they don’t soften as much and the result in my opinion is not as satisfying as with rolled oats.

What Jars Are Best For Overnight Oats?

These recipes are designed to fit in 300 ml mason jars. The serving is just right in my opinion, and if you want to make Overnight Oats for several days at once, multiply the amount of ingredients by the number of days you want to have a ready-made breakfast and place each serving in a separate jar. A screw-top jar of any shape will do, all that matters is its size and that it screws on. Optionally, you can also use glasses, in which case you need to cover them tightly with a cling film.

For How Long Can You Store Overnight Oats?

If you prepare Overnight Oats with fruit right away, then you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If, on the other hand, you prepare them in the basic version and add fruit just before serving, your Overnight Oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. However, always remember to keep them closed or covered.

Can You Make Sugar-free Overnight Oats?

My recipe uses honey, which can also be replaced with maple syrup, half of a mashed banana or date syrup. If you prefer, you can also use any other sweetener instead. You can make these in a version without sugar or any sweetener, too – just skip the honey then, and your Overnight Oats won’t be sweet. 

Can You Make Overnight Oats Vegan?

By all means! You can replace regular milk and yogurt with any other plant-based milk and plant-based yogurt. My favorite versions are those with oat milk or coconut milk, they taste delicious. Cashew, hazelnut and almond milk are also excellent. You can also substitute honey with any other vegan sweetener or syrup.

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