Vegan Overnight Oats

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My family's favorite Vegan Overnight Oats are a healthy, get-up-and-go breakfast packed with rolled oats, chia seeds, and plant-based yogurt for a super-filling start to the day. They take just 5 minutes to prep and are a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen.

Prep Time5

Set time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats , gluten-free if needed (see note)
¼ cup plain dairy free yogurt , see note
1 tablespoon chia seeds , can omit if you don’t like them
1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice , I used maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
½ - ¾ cup dairy free milk of choice , the creamier the milk the richer the flavor will be

Banana split flavor:

¼ cup banana , chopped or mashed
¼ cup fresh or frozen strawberries , chopped or mashed
2 tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon almond extract

Peanut butter and jelly flavor:

2 tablespoons jelly or jam
1 tablespoon peanut butter

Berry cobbler flavor:

½ cup fresh or frozen berries of choice , chopped or mashed
¼ cup granola , gluten-free if needed
1 tablespoon cashew or almond butter

Other optional toppings:

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a jar or air tight container. Mix well, if using a jar you can put the lid on and shake it to combine.
½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup plain dairy free yogurt, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, ½ - ¾ cup dairy free milk of choice
If making the flavored option, you can add everything at the start or wait to add some ingredients right before you eat them. Things like nuts and the granola will soften if you add them at the start and may be best added fresh. But spices and nut butters do well when added overnight so the flavor can mix in.
Allow to set in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours. Top with what you prefer and enjoy!

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for making these vegan overnight oats is to always stick with rolled oats. I’ve tried quick oats before and they just turn into mush, which my kids won’t touch. Rolled oats keep their texture really well, even after sitting in the fridge for a few days.
Add toppings smartly: Nuts and granola can get mushy if added too early, so I save them for the morning. But I always stir in spices and nut butters ahead of time since they mix in beautifully overnight.

Yogurt makes it creamy: I like using yogurt but if I don’t have any, I’ll swap in canned coconut milk. It works great and gives it a rich texture.

Prep in stages: Sometimes I mix the dry stuff on Sunday and add the yogurt and milk the night before we eat it. It saves me even more time during the week.

Use the right jar: I love using mason jars with lids so everything stays sealed and fresh. There are even special jars with lines to help with filling if you want to make things even easier.

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