How to Make Vegan Overnight Oats: 4 Ways
Posted: 08/14/19
Updated: 11/21/21
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This is the ultimate guide to making vegan overnight oats! With 4 versions of a classic overnight oats recipe, there are endless possibilities. Easy to make and perfect for grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep. Chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon raisin, and plain. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free.
Overnight oats are such a wonder. Stir them together the night before and what’s ready for you in the fridge in the morning?
Freaking breakfast. Like, your entire breakfast.
Only chia pudding is easier, and I’m not even sure it’s easier. It’s like, just as easy? I can’t get enough.
This vegan overnight oats recipe uses 4 variations for limitless options. Start with a base recipe and customize to your own taste or whim!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- There’s four tasty flavors to try – plus suggestions for more!
- They are great for meal prep breakfast throughout the week.
- Rich in protein and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied until lunch.
- They are so easy to make!
The four base flavors
Classic
Perfect as the base for, well, everything, top this classic vegan overnight oats flavor with anything you like, from fresh fruit to dried, nuts to seeds, nut butters to maple syrup or honey – whatever!
Chocolate
Chocolate for breakfast?! ALWAYS a good idea. This one is easy to upgrade with nut butters, too, like hazelnut or peanut butter. Decadence!
Peanut Butter
Who doesn’t love peanut butter?! Another one that’s super easy to vary, whether you use a different type of nut butter or sprinkle in some cinnamon, drizzle it all with honey, top it with bananas or apples… the list goes on. So good and a great source of healthy fats!
Cinnamon Raisin
An excellent base for incorporating dried fruit, try this variation with pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon, dried apples instead of raisins, dried cherries instead of raisins, etc. The dried fruit plumps up overnight and is totally delicious!
What will be your favorite?!
How To Make Them
- Stir the ingredients for your chosen overnight oats together and let chill in the fridge at least 8 hours.
- After 8 hours, top the oats with your toppings and eat.
Are vegan overnight oats a healthy breakfast?
Oats are a great choice for a healthy breakfast – they are full of nutrients. They are rich in fiber and B vitamins, as well as containing iron. The plant based proteins in oats help to control blood sugar and they can help to boost metabolism. Because these oats are dairy-free they contain no cholesterol.
How long do overnight oats last?
These vegan oats are perfect for meal prep, as they will keep for 5 days in the fridge. It’s a great idea to make a batch on Sunday evening for grab and go breakfasts all week.
What do you make this recipe in?
I love these jars to make my oats in – they have a great seal and stack well in the fridge. You can make them in Tupperware if that’s all you have, but I find it easier to make these personal portions. Be sure to sterilize your jars or containers with boiling water and that they are food safe
Recipe variations
Overnight oats are so versatile and the choice of flavors and toppings are endless! Here are some more of my favorites:
- Pumpkin Spice: Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin purée to any recipe and use 1-2 tablespoons less milk. Include a couple dashes pumpkin pie spice.
- Chocolate Hazelnut: Stir in a tablespoon of hazelnut butter to the Chocolate recipe and top with chopped hazelnuts.
- Apple Cinnamon: Use chopped dried apples instead of raisins in the Cinnamon Raisin recipe.
Use other dried fruit as desired, like dried cherries, blueberries, or apples. You can also swap out the cinnamon for other spices.
Chef’s Tips
- Use food safe jars and containers that have been sterilized – I used these.
- Let the oat mixture sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Experiment with different fruits, seeds and flavors!
Be sure to check out these other easy and healthy breakfast recipes!
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Paleo Cereal
- Healthy Sous Vide Egg Bites
- Hash Brown and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
I would love to hear if you have tried this grilled peaches recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!
How to Make Vegan Overnight Oats: 4 Ways
With 4 versions of a classic overnight oats recipe, there are endless possibilities. Easy to make and perfect for grab-and-go breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
Classic
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup minus 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Top with : Fresh berries and hemp seeds
Peanut Butter
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Top with : Peanut butter, banana and chia seeds
Chocolate
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Top with : Chocolate shavings and frozen raspberries
Cinnamon Raisin
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp dried fruit like raisins, see Note
- Dash cinnamon if desired
- 1 scant cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Top with: Yogurt dollop, brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir the ingredients for your chosen overnight oats together and let chill in the fridge at least 8 hours.
- After 8 hours, top the oats with your toppings and eat.
For the peanut butter oats
- Warm up the peanut butter and milk and whisk together before adding to the oats.
For the chocolate oats
- Stir the oat mixture well with a fork until there are no clumps, before shaking
Notes
A “scant” cup means a little less than a cup. This measurement will result in a standard overnight oats texture.
Nutritional values are based on one classic vegan overnight oat jar.
Variations
Use other dried fruit as desired, like dried cherries, blueberries, or apples. You can also swap out the cinnamon for other spices.
Pumpkin Spice: Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin purée to any recipe and use 1-2 tablespoons less milk. Include a couple dashes pumpkin pie spice.
Chocolate Hazelnut: Stir in a tablespoon of hazelnut butter to the Chocolate recipe and top with chopped hazelnuts.
Apple Cinnamon: Use chopped dried apples instead of raisins in the Cinnamon Raisin recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 341kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 59g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Net Carbs: 52g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 265mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 3mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
What brand of oats do you use?
Thanks so much for your great recipes!
I have so many different brands of oats! I usually alternate between brands from Thrive Market and Sprouts.