Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

These Overnight Oats with Almond Milk are a make-ahead breakfast that's creamy, filling, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients. This simple base is perfect for customizing with your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices. Ideal for busy mornings, these oats can be prepped ahead for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast!

These almond milk overnight oats come together in minutes using pantry-friendly ingredients.

They're creamy, satisfying, and endlessly customizable making them an easy breakfast for busy mornings.

Ingredients

Start with a neutral base like almond milk and rolled oats, then customize with your favorite toppings, fruits, or spices for a new flavor every day!

Old-Fashioned Oats: Rolled oats are the perfect base for overnight oats, giving a thick, chewy texture.

Chia Seeds: They help thicken the oats and add a touch of creaminess.

Almond Milk: A mild, neutral plant-based milk that soaks the oats and creates a creamy, versatile base for any flavor combination.

Non-Dairy Yogurt: For extra creaminess!

Maple Syrup: Just a tablespoon adds sweetness to balance the oats and almond milk.

Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and depth of flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices also pair beautifully with this base.

Helpful Equipment

You don't need anything fancy to make overnight oats.

I recommend buying a few jars with lids so you can prep your overnight oats in advance to have them on hand for a few days.

I recommend either 8-ounce jars or 16-ounce jars.

Here are a few small jars that I recommend: 16oz Weck Jars with Glass Lids, 8oz Jars with Latch, and 16oz Mason Jars.

How to Make This Recipe

This is a basic overnight oats recipe that is perfect for customizing to your preferences!

Add any additions and toppings you love.

Step 1: Add the old-fashioned oats, almond milk, vegan yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a jar that has a lid.

Step 2: Stir well to combine. Place in the fridge overnight.

The next morning, remove the lid and stir well. Add any desired toppings to the top and enjoy!

Substitutions & Additions

Almond Milk: Any unsweet dairy-free milk will work in replace of the almond milk.

Maple Syrup: Agave syrup is the perfect replacement! You can also use brown sugar.

If you're skipping chia seeds or yogurt, check out my Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds or these creamy Overnight Oats Without Yogurt for alternatives.

Topping & Flavor Variations

This overnight oatmeal is a simple, classic base that's perfect for customizing with your favorite flavors and toppings.

• Want a fruity twist? Try Frozen Fruit Overnight Oats.
• If you're craving warm fall flavor try Applesauce Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
• Fresh Fruit: Chopped mangoes, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries work best!
• Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips or try these Brownie Batter Overnight Oats.
• Nut butter: Drizzle your favorite nut butter over the top. I love almond butter and peanut butter.
• Pumpkin Pie: If you want a pumpkin spice flavored oats, try my Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats.
• Granola: Add a crunchy topping like your favorite store-bought or homemade granola.

Tips & Tricks

Use the appropriate jar: An 8oz jar will be filled to the top with oats and the toppings will overflow a bit so the jar won't close whereas a 16oz jar will allow room for toppings and the lid to close. The 16oz jar is preferred if you're taking the oats on the go.

Wait to add toppings: Take the extra few seconds in the morning to add the toppings fresh. You won't regret it.

Salt your oats! I know this sounds weird but trust me. It will help balance and bring out the flavors and won't make your oatmeal salty.

Storage

Storage: Store your almond milk overnight oats in an airtight jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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