Berries and Cream: Top soaked oats with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries.Peanut Butter, Banana + Chocolate Chips: For healthy, protein-rich oatmeal, serve with 1 – 2 tablespoons of nut butter over the top with sliced banana, a sprinkle of chocolate chips (or cacao nibs), a drizzle of maple syrup, and coconut cream (or almond milk).Blueberry, Pecan & Applesauce: Top with fresh blueberries, pecans, Unsweetened Applesauce, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and coconut cream or almond milk.Strawberries and Cream: Top with fresh sliced strawberries, coconut cream or Vegan Cream, pure maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cardamom.It’s easy to keep your oats from getting boring with these delicious and nutritious ideas! Let thaw in the refrigerator for 12 hours. To freeze, be sure to leave a little headspace for expansion and store without toppings. Can you freeze overnight oats? Yes, they can be frozen for up to 2 – 3 months and thawed before serving.Keep leftovers or meal prepped serving sizes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Overnight oats are usually served chilled or at room temperature, but you warm them in the microwave on those chilly days. Try adding 1/2 scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost. Plus, they are great for make-ahead grab-n-go meals. Some mason jars have measurement lines on the side for easy measuring. When ready to eat, top with optional toppings, sweeteners, and extra non-dairy milk.Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.If adding yogurt and sweetener, you can add it here or add it when serving. In a small container, mix the oats, optional flaxseed meal or chia seeds, and plant milk of choice.Making overnight oats is easy as 1, 2, 3… You can use any combo of pecans, walnuts, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), almonds, hemp hearts, and chia seeds. Many nuts and seeds contain essential omegas that are heart-healthy, making them another good reason to add a small handful. Nuts & Seeds – The addition of nuts, seeds, or nut butter will add protein.Chopped dates, apricots, and cherries are also great. If using dried fruit, stick with unsweetened such as raisins, currants, barberries, blueberries, or cranberries. Sliced banana, diced apple, or applesauce is great too. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are low in sugar, making them a healthy option. Fruits – I usually always add some sort of fruit, whether fresh or dry.Feel free to use coconut sugar, organic pure cane brown sugar, date sugar, or coconut nectar. Sweetener – Pure maple syrup is my sweetener of choice, containing healthy manganese and zinc.Yogurt – Make your overnight oats ultra-creamy by adding 1/4 – 1/2 cup of unsweetened vegan yogurt (plain or vanilla flavored).How many oats to liquids should I use? My favorite overnight oats ratio is 1 part oats, 1 part milk, and 1 teaspoon of flax meal or chia seeds for every 1/2 cup of oats. Flax meal or chia seeds – Not only will ground flaxseed and chia seeds thicken the oats overnight, but they will also add heart-healthy omegas.And when in a pinch, you can use water in place of milk! For decadence, try coconut cream or homemade vegan cream. Non-dairy Milk – I used vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk, but oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, etc., will work too.Steel-cut oats can also be used and yield a stiffer texture (I prefer my Overnight Steel-Cut Oats recipe).

Quick oats can be used to but will be really mushy.

Oats – Old-fashioned rolled oats work best.

If you haven’t experimented with overnight oats, I hope this inspires you to gather your ingredients and give it a go! What Ingredients Are In Vegan Overnight Oats?

Use a mason jar or other storage container to take your oats on the go if needed.

Overnight oats can be eaten cold, straight from the fridge, or heat them if you like.

It’s economical, healthy and filling, and easy to make and customize with toppings.

Adjusting For Dietary Concerns Why We Love This Recipe!

Delicious overnight oats