Name: Vanilla Almond Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired); 1/2 cup almond milk; 2 tsp. chia seeds; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp. almond extract; 1-2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

An easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast. Simply take 5 minutes to assemble these vanilla almond overnight oats before bed and they will be waiting for you in the morning!

Small jar of vegan overnight oats with blueberries on top

An easy, 6-ingredient, make-ahead vegan breakfast!

It only takes 5 minutes to assemble this in the evening. Then just cover and set in the fridge for a quick ready-to-eat breakfast in the morning.

It is also an easy recipe to double or triple for more people. We often make a triple batch so all three of us can enjoy.

Raw rolled old fashioned oats in a small white bowl on a wooden table

Ingredients for Overnight Oats

For this simple recipe you will need:

Old-fashioned rolled oats: Use gluten-free if desired.
Almond milk: Or substitute your favorite plant milk such as soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk, etc. I use plain and unsweetened.
Chia seeds: These help to thicken the mixture and also provide omega-3 fatty acids.
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Pure maple syrup: This is a wonderful natural sweetener with great taste.

Serving

Either enjoy these oats as is, or before serving top with:

Fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.
Diced banana
A dollop of peanut butter or other nut butter
Homemade Granola for some crunch

This recipe yields a single serving, so simply double or triple the batch to serve more.

Storage

You will store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

We find it is best eaten within 1-2 days.

Small jar of vegan overnight oats topped with banana and blueberry

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Vanilla Almond Overnight Oats

An easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast. Simply take 5 minutes to assemble it the night before, and then it's ready in the morning!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tsp. chia seeds
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. almond extract
1-2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except oats in a small bowl or jar. Stir to combine.
Add oats and gently stir. Lightly press down with a spoon to make sure they are all fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Enjoy as is or top with banana, berries, granola, nut butters, etc. before serving.

Notes

Plant milk: I use unsweetened plain almond milk for this recipe. Adjust the syrup as desired depending on how much sweetness you like (or if you’re using a sweetened milk). You may find you need a little less vanilla if you’re using a vanilla flavored milk.

Almond extract: It is very strong so be sure to only use the 1/8 tsp. otherwise it can overpower.

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Comments

Sarah

January 17, 2018 at 12:31 am

Yummy Kaitlin! Never have I tried overnight oats but I will now with these ingredients already on hand! And I can delay the grocery shopping one more day.

- Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
  
  January 30, 2018 at 6:49 pm
  
  Awesome! Hope you enjoyed. We love a peanut butter addition in ours!