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Overnight Oats | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/overnight-oats/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png Overnight Oats | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/overnight-oats/ 32 32 Chocolate Coffee Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50435 I’m calling it—these are the best overnight oats I’ve ever had (and that’s saying something considering I’m a bit of an overnight oats expert)! If you’re craving something sweet and rich to enjoy for breakfast, look no further than these Mocha Overnight Oats. They are creamy, thick, and have a gloriously decadent flavor of chocolate and espresso. It’s like your favorite mocha latte packaged up in an easy-to-eat speedy breakfast! A gold spoon sits on a glass jar of overnight oats. Coffee beans surround the jar on a white countertop.

A gold spoon sits on a glass jar of overnight oats. Coffee beans surround the jar on a white countertop.

Magic happens when you use cocoa powder in overnight oats. There is a chemical reaction between the cocoa powder and the acid in the yogurt, and the resulting oats are fluffy and incredibly creamy. It happens with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Chocolate Peppermint Overnight Oats (coming soon!), and our Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats, and it happens here with these coffee-flavored oats, too! It’s a must-try for any chocolate-lover! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/mocha-overnight-oats/feed/ 15 Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 06:35:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77626 Looking for a tasty grab-and-go breakfast? Prep these Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats ahead of time, and enjoy an easy breakfast or snack anytime!

Two jars of overnight oats topped with peanut butter and banana slices sprinkled with cinnamon stand on a honeycomb pattern kitchen linen.

These peanut butter banana overnight oats take a classic flavor combo and turns it into a filling, easy breakfast that you can grab-and-go on even your busiest mornings. It is one of our favorite prep-ahead breakfasts! Just mix everything together on the weekend or the night before, pop it in the fridge, and have a perfect ready-to-eat breakfast waiting for you in the morning. Peanut butter banana overnight oats are perfect for those busy mornings when you need something quick and satisfying to grab on your way out the door. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-overnight-oats/feed/ 0 Blueberry Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/blueberry-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/blueberry-overnight-oats/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:15:22 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50421 We have a lot of rich and decadent overnights oats recipes here on Wholefully, but sometimes you want something a little lighter and brighter for breakfast—and these Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats fit the bill! Plump and sweet blueberries are suspended and a creamy and tangy lemon-flavored oatmeal. This lemon-blueberry combination reminds me of warm weather and sunshine! I make these oats when I’m craving a little bit of summertime (even in the middle of winter). Overnight oats are topped with blueberries and a twist of lemon.

Overnight oats are topped with blueberries and a twist of lemon.

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook way to make oatmeal. Instead of cooking your rolled oats on the stove, you stir them together with liquid and other mix-ins, and let it all rest in the fridge overnight. It makes a great pudding-like porridge that you can eat cold, or warm up. For more on this grab-and-go breakfast favorite of mine, head on over to our Overnight Oats 101 post.

What makes overnight oats so special?

Overnight oats can be a meal prep staple in any busy household. Here’s why you’ll always find a stash in our fridge:

Overnight oats are delicious! If you’ve never had cold oatmeal before, it may sound off-putting, but trust me! This porridge is hearty, creamy, and tastes like pudding! (But if you really don’t like the idea of eating them cold, you can heat them up, too—more on that in a sec.)
They can be a healthy and hearty way to start the day. You get to control everything that goes into your overnight oats, so you can make them into a super nourishing, nutritious breakfast. Add some collagen or protein powder. Mix in some super seeds, like chia, flax, or hemp. Reduce the added sweeteners, or drop them completely. You can make these oats your breakfast superfood!
Overnight oats are super easy to make in advance. Spend a few minutes mixing up your overnight oats in the evening or on the weekend, and breakfast will be ready to grab-and-go by morning. Overnight oats aren’t just easy to meal prep—they are designed for it!
You can customize them to fit your dietary preferences. Make your overnight oats your own—they can be super nourishing or super decadent, vegan or gluten-free. We’re covering blueberry overnight oats here, but once you get a feel for overnight oats, you can discover your own favorite flavor.
They can be made in bulk. You’ll see overnight oats on meal prep menu after meal prep menu, and for good reason—you can make a full week’s worth of breakfasts at once.

Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/blueberry-overnight-oats/feed/ 13 How to Make Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-overnight-oats-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-overnight-oats-recipe/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:38 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=48613 Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are part decadent dessert, part nourishing breakfast, and completely convenient for weekday mornings. A glass jar filled with carrot cake overnight oats sits on a marble countertop. The oats are garnished with shredded carrots, and a spoon dips into the jar.

A glass jar filled with carrot cake overnight oats sits on a marble countertop. The oats are garnished with shredded carrots, and a spoon dips into the jar.

The flavors of carrot cake are positively perfect together. Sweet and crunchy carrots, tender raisins, tangy cream cheese frosting—it’s a combo that shouldn’t work together, but absolutely does! I’ve been known to turn dessert flavors into healthy breakfasts (like I did with Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins and with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Squares), so it should come as no surprise that I took a riff from my favorite springtime dessert and turned Carrot Cake into healthy overnight oats. Mixing up these oats is a great way to feel like you are getting a decadent dessert without actually eating a decadent dessert. Welcome to the magic that is overnight oats! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-overnight-oats-recipe/feed/ 5 Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe https://wholefully.com/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:41:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=75532 Packed with cozy autumnal flavor, Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are a perfect make-ahead breakfast that will simplify your morning.

Top view of a glass jar of apple cinnamon overnight oats garnished with chopped apples and cinnamon.

Picture this: you wake up late on a busy Monday morning. You've got to pack lunches, get the kids on the bus, get ready for work, but the one thing you don't have to do? Make breakfast! That's the magic of overnight oats—a few minutes the evening before and you have an easy grab-and-go breakfast for the morning. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are a cozy, fall-inspired flavor of this popular make-ahead breakfast! These hearty, healthy, and oh-so-delicious oats that taste a lot like apple pie are a game-changer for busy mornings. Studded with tender, sweet apples and spiced with warm cinnamon, these oats will be a little bit of bliss for your busy morning. So, grab your oats, and let's get started on this tasty adventure! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/feed/ 0 How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/pumpkin-overnight-oats-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/pumpkin-overnight-oats-recipe/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:00:21 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=48787 Who says pumpkin spice is reserved for overpriced lattes? Get your morning pumpkin fix with these Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats. They come together in just a few minutes in the evening, and then they're ready for an easy and nourishing breakfast in the morning. A glass jar filled with pumpkin spice overnight oats sits on a marble countertop. The oats are garnished with a cinnamon stick, and a spoon dips into the jar.

A glass jar filled with pumpkin spice overnight oats sits on a marble countertop. The oats are garnished with a cinnamon stick, and a spoon dips into the jar.

Overnight oats are a gloriously nourishing way to satisfying your morning sweet tooth—and this breakfast riff on pumpkin pie is no different! These healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats have the comforting spiced and sweet flavor you expect from pumpkin pie, but in the form of a satisfying, nourishing bowl of oatmeal. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/pumpkin-overnight-oats-recipe/feed/ 6 Cherry and Toasted Almond Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/toasted-almond-honey-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/toasted-almond-honey-overnight-oats/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=23581 I am a bit of a cherry freak. Cherry pie? My favorite. Cherry Jolly Ranchers? The best. Cherry gelatin? Sign me up. I even have multiple items of clothing in my closet with cherries on them! My love of cherries even extends to breakfast with these Cherry and Toasted Almond Overnight Oats. The flavor of tart, sweet cherries combined with nutty toasted almond is just knock-your-socks-off delicious! This is one of my favorite overnight oats flavors when I’m looking for something cozy and nourishing.

What is overnight oatmeal?

Overnight oats are a no-cook form of oatmeal that you mix together and let sit overnight in the fridge. In the morning, you have a grab-and-go breakfast that you can eat cold, or warm-up. If you want more details on everything overnight oats, check out our big Overnight Oats 101 post. A spoon scoops in to a jar of overnight oats.

A spoon scoops in to a jar of overnight oats.

What makes overnight oats a great meal prep item?

Overnight oats are a meal prep staple in our house! Here’s why we’ll always have them in our rotation here:

Overnight oats are just plain delicious! This oatmeal is thick, hearty, and cream—almost like eating pudding for breakfast!
Overnight oats are a breeze to make. Just a few minutes on the weekend or in the evening, and breakfast will be ready to grab-and-go the next morning. Overnight oats are not only easy to make in advance—they are designed for it!
You can customize them to fit your dietary needs. Make your overnight oats vegan, gluten-free—make them your own! We’re sharing cherry and toasted almond oats here, but once you get a feel for overnight oats, you can discover your own favorite flavor.
Overnight oats can be made in bulk. You can make an entire week’s worth of breakfast at once. The only limitation is how many jars you have!
They can be a healthy (or decadent) way to start the day. You are in full control of your overnight oats, so you can make them as nutrient-dense (try adding super seeds like chia, flax, and hemp) or decadent (try adding some white chocolate) as you’d like.

Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/toasted-almond-honey-overnight-oats/feed/ 2 Chocolate Peppermint Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peppermint-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peppermint-overnight-oats/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:00:13 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50494 My daughter is a huge fan of chocolate and peppermint. Her favorite ice cream? Mint chocolate chip. Her favorite Girl Scout cookie? Thin Mints. So when she asked me a while back to make her Chocolate Peppermint Overnight Oats, I knew we’d have a hit on our hands, and boy did we ever! My girl has been a fan of Mama’s overnight oats since soon after she started eating solids (Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats was her original favorite flavor), but this Chocolate Peppermint version takes her love of overnight oatmeal to the next level! She requests it every single time I head to the kitchen to meal prep. A spoon rests in a jar of overnight oats. Oats are topped with chopped chocolate and mint leaves.

A spoon rests in a jar of overnight oats. Oats are topped with chopped chocolate and mint leaves.

I love it because it’s stupendously easy to make, and it’s an easy grab-and-go healthy breakfast for hectic school day mornings. The oats fill her up so she has plenty of energy for school, and I don’t have to lift a finger in the morning. It’s a parenting win! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peppermint-overnight-oats/feed/ 2 Chai Latte Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/chai-latte-overnight-oats/ https://wholefully.com/chai-latte-overnight-oats/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:23 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50418 I grew up in a small rural town with a whopping population of 1400 people. I didn’t even know coffee shops were a thing until I hit college—and it took me another couple years to discover that they sold drinks other than just plain black coffee! After a few years of living on mochas, someone suggested I try a chai latte, and it was love at first sip. This small-town girl’s horizons were blown wide open with a gloriously warm, sweet, and spicy chai, and to this day, chai is my drink of choice. I love chai so much that you’ll find me putting the rich flavors in all kinds of non-beverage dishes—like these Chai Latte Overnight Oats. A spoon rests in a glass jar of chai latte overnight oats.

A spoon rests in a glass jar of chai latte overnight oats.

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook oatmeal that you mix up and let sit (surprise!) overnight in the fridge. In the morning, you have a creamy-dreamy grab-and-go breakfast that you can eat cold (my preferred method), or warm up. If you want more details on all things overnight oats, check out our big Overnight Oats 101 post. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chai-latte-overnight-oats/feed/ 22 Lemon Poppyseed Overnight Oats https://wholefully.com/lemon-poppyseed-overnight-oatmeal/ https://wholefully.com/lemon-poppyseed-overnight-oatmeal/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50408 One of my favorite things about overnight oats is that they can be as rich and decadent or as light and nourishing as you choose. These Lemon Poppyseed Overnight Oats have a bright, fresh flavor that works beautifully for a light breakfast. I love these oats in particular because they are a wonderful flavor base for all kinds of added fruit. I love topping these Lemon Poppyseed oats with fresh berries, banana slices, or fresh peach slices. Yum!

A jar is filled with lemon poppyseed overnight oats. It is topped with a twirl of lemon zest.

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook way to make oatmeal. Instead of cooking your rolled oats in water or milk, you stir them together with the liquid and other mix-ins, and let it chill in the fridge overnight. It makes a pudding-like porridge that you can eat cold, or warm up. For more on this grab-and-go breakfast, head on over to our Overnight Oats 101 post. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/lemon-poppyseed-overnight-oatmeal/feed/ 8