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Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe (8 Easy Flavors)

A healthy overnight oats recipe made with oats, yogurt, and milk.
No cooking required and ready by morning.
Includes 8 easy flavor variations for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Base Recipe

  • 1 cup quick cooking oats or rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup milk any kind
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Snickers

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Banana Cream Pie

  • 1 medium banana sliced
  • 2 –4 vanilla wafer cookies crushed

Strawberry Banana

  • 1 medium banana sliced or mashed
  • 4 strawberries sliced

Chocolate Protein

  • ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup milk adjust as needed

Apple Pie

  • ½ cup shredded apple
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Lemon Blueberry

  • ½ cup blueberries mashed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Vanilla Latte

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Replace ½ cup milk with brewed coffee

PB&J

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fruit preserves

Instructions
 

  • In a large container, combine all base ingredients and mix well.
  • Add your desired flavor variation ingredients and stir again.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • When ready to eat, stir your Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe thoroughly.
  • Add extra milk if needed to adjust consistency.
  • Top with additional toppings if desired and enjoy cold.

Notes

  • Swap almond milk with oat, soy, or coconut milk.
  • Add granola on top for crunch.
  • Fresh fruits can be replaced with frozen (thawed).