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.
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
Instructions
Overnight Oats Base
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.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).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!