22 Easy Overnight Oat Recipes for Quick Breakfast

Start your morning with a fuss-free breakfast! These easy overnight oats recipes feature sweet and fruity or rich and indulgent flavors, so there is something for everyone.

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The Best Overnight Oats Recipes

My favorite thing about these easy overnight oat recipes is that you can make them with simple ingredients and prep the meal the night before, which means tasty breakfast in the morning with little to no effort.

1. Biscoff Overnight Oats

Make simple and delicious Biscoff overnight oats. The dessert-like breakfast comes together quickly and tastes just like Lotus Biscoff cookies!

Biscoff Overnight Oats

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2. Peach Overnight Oats

Peach overnight oats are sweet and creamy, just like peach cobbler in a jar! Prepare the oats ahead of time for a delicious breakfast option on busy mornings.

Peach Overnight Oats

3. Protein Overnight Oats

Protein overnight oats are a healthy, make-ahead breakfast, and the added protein will keep you full throughout the day. Plus, the protein oats are perfect for meal prep!

Protein Overnight Oats

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4. Matcha Overnight Oats

Matcha overnight oats are an easy grab-and-go breakfast option featuring bright green matcha, chia seeds, and whole rolled oats for a quick morning treat.

Matcha Overnight Oats

5. Coffee Overnight Oats

You can get the morning started with a warm cup of coffee or get your fix with coffee overnight oats! The creamy oats come together quickly. Plus, they are a great way to use the leftover coffee in your pot!

Coffee Overnight Oats

6. Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

Overnight oats with frozen fruit are one of the best ways to enjoy breakfast on the go. This oat recipe is an excellent way to use the last bit of the frozen fruit in your freezer.

Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

7. Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Cinnamon roll overnight oats are a delicious way to start your day! And the best part? The dessert-like breakfast is ready when you wake up!

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

For all you cinnamon roll lovers out there, try old-fashioned cinnamon rolls, no yeast cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, or air fryer cinnamon rolls.

8. Mango Overnight Oats

Mango overnight oats are a simple, make-ahead breakfast. The pureed mango combines with rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, and maple syrup for a tropical start to your day.

Mango Overnight Oats

9. Overnight Oats With Coconut Milk

Prepare overnight oats with coconut milk, resulting in a creamy and filling breakfast you can customize with your favorite toppings like shredded coconut or fresh berries.

Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

10. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Pumpkin pie overnight oats requires minimal preparation. The creamy oatmeal recipe features pumpkin puree, warm spices, and maple syrup – all the flavors of Fall!

If you love pumpkin flavor, try Kodiak pumpkin pancakes and Kodiak cakes pumpkin muffins.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

11. Cherry Overnight Oats

Few things are as satisfying as blended cherry overnight oats to start your morning. I love topping the breakfast dessert with toasted nuts, and what’s cherry oats without adding a cherry on top?

Cherry Overnight Oats

12. Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Make cinnamon overnight oats with almond milk and warm ground cinnamon for a quick and easy breakfast that comes together while you sleep.

Cinnamon Overnight Oats

13. Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Make morning a breeze with delicious chocolate peanut butter overnight oats. The meal takes 5 minutes to make, and it tastes so good it will keep you going until lunch.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

14. Oreo Overnight Oats

Oreos for breakfast? You know it! The delicious Oreo overnight oats feature creamy oats, chia seeds, milk, and Oreos. And it tastes just like Oreo cookies dunked in milk.

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Oreo Overnight Oats

16. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Apple cinnamon overnight oats are easy and oh-so-good. The sweet and creamy oats are loaded with fiber to keep you full until your next meal!

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

17. Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats

Lemon blueberry overnight oats with chia seeds are a healthy, filling breakfast with bright flavors from the berries and citrus.

Lemon and Blueberry Overnight Oats

18. Nutella Overnight Oats

If there is one dessert ingredient my family loves the most, it’s sweet and creamy Nutella. And these Nutella overnight oats are a morning treat my kids go crazy for.

Nutella Overnight Oats

19. Strawberry Overnight Oats

Strawberry overnight oats may become your new favorite breakfast. The fresh strawberries and oats taste like summer in a bowl.

Strawberry Overnight Oats

20. PB and J Overnight Oats

Make your childhood dreams come true with peanut butter and jelly overnight oats! The recipe is hands-off and loaded with flavor! Use my fresh fig jam for the best results.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

21. German Chocolate Overnight Oats

German chocolate overnight oats are a filling and delicious breakfast packed with decadent German chocolate cake flavor.

German Chocolate Overnight Oats

22. Coconut Blueberry Overnight Oats

Layered blueberry overnight oats in a jar. — Photo Credit: The Suburban Soapbox

Blueberry overnight oats with toasted coconut is an easy breakfast meal to make from scratch and a healthy way to jumpstart your morning.

Coconut Blueberry Overnight Oat

Tips for Making the Best Overnight Oats Recipes

Store overnight oats in a jar with room to spare since the oatmeal expands as it rehydrates, and so will any mix-ins you add.
I find a 1:1 ratio of one part old-fashioned oats and one part milk the best unless you add chia seeds or flaxseeds. Use less liquid if you want thicker oatmeal and more if you like it runny.
Despite the name overnight oats, they only need to soak for 2-3 hours before you can enjoy them. However, the longer you soak the oats, the softer they will become.
Give the mixture a good stir before adding toppings and digging in. If the oats seem dry after sitting in the fridge, add another splash of milk.
Overnight oats are typically consumed cold, but if you prefer a warm bowl of oatmeal, you can heat the prepared oats in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

The best overnight oat recipes have a few things in common – oats (of course) and mix-ins to take them to the next level. Here are a few of my favorites!

Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Powder
Chocolate or Vanilla Protein Powder
Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds
Agave, Maple Syrup, Monk Fruit, Fig Jam
Greek Yogurt, Cottage Cheese
Almond Butter, Sunflower Seed Butter, Peanut Butter, Nutella, Cookie Butter

How Long do Overnight Oats Last?

Refrigerate – Store overnight oat recipes in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If the oats seem dry after sitting in the fridge, add another splash of almond milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best liquid for overnight oats?

It depends on what you like. Milk is my preferred liquid to make overnight oat recipes. Use dairy, oat, almond, coconut, or soy milk. You can also use water, orange juice, apple juice, and yogurt.

What is the ratio of oats to liquid for these Overnight Oat Recipes?

People often enjoy their oats in one of two ways. Some want them to be thin and wet, whereas others eat theirs as a thick paste. I prefer mine thin, but I try to keep a good balance with these overnight oat recipes, and I usually shoot for a 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid unless I include chia, flax, or basil seeds. For those recipes, I use a 1:2 ratio.
If my recipe is too thin, I recommend adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to thicken the oats and increase the protein.

Do you eat overnight oats warm or cold?

Serve overnight oats chilled straight from the fridge for a convenient, no-cook breakfast that doesn’t need to be heated. However, if you crave something warm, microwave the oats for 30 seconds to a minute before adding the toppings.

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