21 Ways to Enjoy Overnight Oats All Year Long
If you ask us, overnight oats are a near perfect everyday breakfast option. They take almost no time to prep — and oats are one budget-friendly pantry staple that we always seem to have on-hand. Plus, you can use up any odds and ends (you know, like that can of pumpkin puree you’ve had hanging around since last Thanksgiving) and repurpose into a healthy, hearty breakfast.
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Overnight Oats
As much as we love an elaborate brunch, plates stacked high with pancakes, most days breakfast is a simpler affair. Something hearty enough to keep us full until lunchtime, but easy enough to grab on the way out the door. Enter the make-ahead breakfast, something you can whip up at the beginning of the week or the night before and heat up or eat as-is in the morning. Overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast — they’re super affordable and endlessly customizable based on seasonality or what you have in the house, so there’s no chance of the dreaded breakfast rut. Give overnight oats a go with Food Network Kitchen’s base recipe and then choose your own adventure with three flavor profiles: Spiced Mango, Chocolate-Hazelnut or Strawberry-Banana.
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Peach Compote Overnight Oats
While peaches are perfect simply as-is, when you realize some are ripening much faster than you can consume them, consider making this peach compote. (Using overripe peaches also allows for fewer sweeteners to be added.) Simply stir all the ingredients together in a saucepan, and in less than 10 minutes you've got yourself a scrumptious topping to spoon on overnight oats, pancakes, waffles, ice cream — you name it!
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Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips and Coconut
Bev Weidner says, "I'm about to make your kids absurdly happy. First of all, this is basically a jar of nourishment for breakfast, in a dessert costume. I'd never realized that overnight oats are a ridiculously easy way to swindle your littles into eating something, dare I say--nutritious? And have their dang chocolate chips, too!"
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No-Cook Blueberry-Almond Overnight Oats
Throw together this healthy oatmeal the night before and enjoy it the next morning. We love it cold, but if you prefer a little warmth, remove the lid and microwave the oatmeal until hot, about 1 minute.
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
This fall-inspired healthy breakfast is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. Top with chopped pecans or maple syrup to enhance those fall flavors or try out some favorites from reviewers like chocolate chips or crumbled breakfast biscuits.
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Overnight Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Honey-Roasted Apricots and Pistachios
This is not your basic overnight oat recipe. Bobby Flay toasts steel-cut Irish oats in the oven before cooking to add a nutty flavor to the final dish. The next morning roast fresh apricots for a homemade spiced apricot syrup that’ll pair perfectly with chopped pistachios and a drizzle of rose water for a Moroccan-inspired take on oatmeal.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Add pumpkin puree and a touch of cream cheese to your overnight oats for a healthy breakfast that only tastes indulgent. Don’t forget to top with crushed gingersnap cookies, orange zest and maple syrup to complete the autumnal flavor profile.
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
Freeze-dried blueberries ensure you can achieve the flavors of summer at breakfast any time of year with this quick take on overnight oats.
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Slow-Cooker Irish Oats
If you need to feed a crowd a hot, hearty breakfast, look no further than Ree Drummond’s oatmeal made in the slow cooker. All you have to do in the morning is set up a toppings station and everyone can customize their breakfast.
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
This simple breakfast is a healthy way to get your apple pie fix. Coconut yogurt and almond milk make this a great vegan option to start the day, but you can substitute in cow’s milk and yogurt.
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Perfect Overnight Oats Three Ways
The easiest breakfast is one you don't have to make in the morning. Mix up these oats before bedtime and wake up to a rich, wholesome meal that you can customize with a range of colorful toppings: Chocolate and Cherries, Peanut Butter and Jelly, and Tropical Fruit and Coconut. You can eat them at home, or pop the lid back on and take them for your meal on the go.
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Citrus Overnight Oatmeal
Packed with protein and vitamin C, this easy make-ahead breakfast recipe was inspired by a childhood favorite, the Orange Julius. This "grown-up" but kid-friendly version is equally delicious, albeit a bit healthier, with pure orange juice, egg white protein powder, fresh oranges and a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
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Overnight Oats
These Overnight Oats are a healthy, filling way to start the day and completely customizable depending on your preferences or what you have on hand. If you’re looking to make this breakfast last throughout the week (up to 4 days), hold on adding the banana until you’re ready to eat.
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Slow-Cooker Healthy Cranberry-Pecan Oatmeal Porridge
Prep this easy, fiber-packed breakfast porridge before you go to bed. All you need to do in the morning is give it a good stir and serve with maple syrup, cranberries and pecans. Add some low-fat eggnog for extra holiday cheer!
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Healthy Overnight Carrot Cake Oats
Toss together these carrot cake-inspired oats at night and wake up to a sweet, healthy fiber- and protein-packed spring breakfast.
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Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oats
Set your family up with a healthy, hearty breakfast the night before with Valerie Bertinelli’s slow cooker oatmeal. She cuts down on added sugar with super-ripe mashed bananas.
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Overnight Oat Parfaits
Tregaye Fraser takes the idea of overnight oats and transforms it into a company-worthy (or on-the-go-friendly) make-ahead breakfast. She macerates frozen berries with diced pineapple and lemon juice and tops with a classic overnight oats mixture ahead of time, then tops that with yogurt and granola to serve.
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Overnight Cantaloupe Oats
Nancy Fuller uses cantaloupe halves as the edible bowl for her summery take on overnight oats. Chia seeds soak up some of the liquid overnight and add a great, crunchy texture to this quick breakfast.
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Overnight Oats with Chia
Make breakfast a breeze with quick and easy overnight oats with chia, then top with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings. Kelly Senyei gives three of her favorite topping combinations as a jumping off point: Strawberry, Banana and Almond Topping, Peanut Butter, Banana and Walnut Topping, and Mixed Berries and Yogurt Topping.
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Zipper Bag Overnight Oatmeal
Stored in a plastic resealable bag with no cleanup needed, Ree’s take on overnight oats is perfect for dorm room, camping or road trip meal prep.
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Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats with Berry Compote
"Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite things in the world. This recipe takes all the flavors I love in that pastry and transforms them into a good-for-you breakfast packed with delicious oats. It’s quick and easy to throw together and is a perfect make-ahead for an on-the-go breakfast," says Ronnie Woo.
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