Vegan Overnight Oats: The Complete Guide

There are 3 overnight oats in see through mason jars and topped with different fruits.

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Vegan Overnight Oats: The Complete Guide

Vegan overnight oats are SO easy to make! They make for a perfect breakfast or snack on-the-go that’s nourishing and super delicious. Follow these easy steps to make your own personalized version.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Minimal Resting time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, Low in fat, nut-free option, oil-free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 442kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

¾ cup rolled oats
¾ cup vegan plain milk
1 tbsp maple syrup or any other sweetener of your choice
1 tbsp chia seeds optional, add an extra ¼ cup of milk per tablespoon of seeds added
½-1 tsp spices optional, such as cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pumpkin spice mix, etc.
flavoring ingredients of your choice optional, such as fruits, nuts, nut/seed butter, cacao powder, vanilla extract, etc.

Instructions

Make the basic recipe: in a jar, combine the raw oats, chia seeds (if using, add an extra ¼ cup of vegan milk), sweetener and vegan milk. Stir to combine until there are no clumps anymore. Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Then, when ready to eat, add the spices, fruits and other toppings of your choice, stir well and enjoy while still cold.
You can also flavor your overnight oatmeals ahead of time to save time on busy mornings. To do so, make the basic recipe (oat, chia, sweetener, milk), then add the spices and stir well. Then, simply top the oats with the fruits, nuts and other toppings and let them sit on top of the oats. Transfer to the fridge until ready to eat. Your overnight oats will stay fresh longer by not mixing the topping ahead of time.

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Notes

Old-fashioned type of rolled oats works better than quick cooking as it yields a more interesting texture. I love the old-fashioned rolled oats from Bob's Red Mill.
Make it nut-free: use oat milk and use pumpkin seed, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seed butter.
Make it gluten-free: make sure to use gluten-free certified raw oats carefully choose the milk.
Make it sugar free: add a mashed banana just before eating.
You can also add about ¼ cup of vegan yogurt to your basic recipe.
You can also warm up your overnight oatmeal (without any fruits or nuts) if desired.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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