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Looking down at a bowl of overnight oats topped with blueberries, sliced banana, and a drizzle of honey.

Overnight Oats Base Recipe + 10 Flavor Variations

Rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt create a creamy no-cook breakfast base with 10 flavor variations like chocolate peanut butter or pumpkin spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Overnight Oats Base
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp chia seeds optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavor Additions
  • 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp strawberry jam optional
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ mashed banana
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts optional
  • ½ cup chopped apple
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger powder
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup coconut milk use instead of regular milk
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • ⅓ cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk use instead of 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup cold brewed coffee
  • 2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Method
 

Overnight Oats Base

  1. Mix Base Ingredients:

    Combine Base Ingredients: In a bowl, mix rolled oats, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, salt, chia seeds (if using), and your chosen flavor additions. Stir until well combined.

  2. Chill Overnight:

    Chill Overnight: Transfer the mixture into mason jars or airtight containers, seal with lids, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

  3. Add Toppings and Serve:

    Serve: In the morning, stir oats and add optional toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, granola, extra yogurt, or honey. Enjoy immediately—no heating required!
Flavor Additions