Meal prep vanilla overnight oats for a delicious, nutritious, and convenient grab-and-go breakfast that’s ready to enjoy when you wake up. Easily whip up the best vanilla oatmeal with my creamy overnight oats recipe!
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About Vanilla Overnight Oats
I love whipping up easy breakfast recipes, and overnight oats have become a staple in my morning routine. But after enjoying oats most weekdays, I craved more variety in my flavor options. That’s why I created these delicious vanilla oats! Vanilla is a timeless and comforting flavor, making it the perfect choice for a healthy and convenient breakfast.
I make overnight oats with vanilla yogurt, vanilla almond milk, and vanilla extract for a vanilla lovers delight! Almond milk overnight oats with chia seeds and yogurt are a healthy homemade breakfast that is easy to meal prep for the week.
There are many benefits of overnight oats. Oats provide a good source of fiber, keeping you full and satisfied throughout the morning. Oats are also naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
- Old fashioned rolled oats are the perfect base for overnight oats because they absorb liquid well, resulting in a creamy, hearty texture. Check out my collection of the best recipes for overnight oats!
- Vanilla almond milk adds a subtle sweetness and a light, nutty flavor that complements the vanilla theme of the recipe. You can make overnight oats with vanilla almond milk or your milk of choice.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt brings a rich, creamy consistency to the oats, along with a boost of protein. It also enhances the vanilla flavor.
- Vanilla extract intensifies the vanilla flavor throughout the oats, giving them a warm, comforting aroma and taste.
- 100% pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the oats.
- Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, providing omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein. They also help thicken the oats, giving them a pudding-like texture while adding a slight crunch.
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Variations
For a boost of protein, I like to make these overnight oats with vanilla protein powder. I simply stir in a scoop of protein powder to the mixture and add a splash more milk if the consistency looks too thick.
Replace the maple syrup with honey, brown sugar, or agave syrup for a different sweetener option. You can also use my homemade brown sugar syrup.
Use vanilla coconut yogurt instead of vanilla Greek yogurt for a dairy-free option with a tropical flair.
Add your favorite toppings to this vanilla overnight oats recipe like fresh fruit, berries, almonds, walnuts, bananas, or a dollop of peanut butter or almond butter.
How to Make Vanilla Overnight Oats
Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the wet ingredients—milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Step 2: Add the oats and chia seeds to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
Step 3: Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Step 4: Cover the bowl or add the mixture to individual jars with lids and place in the fridge.
Expert Tips
If your vanilla overnight oats are too thick, add a splash of milk until it reaches the consistency you like. If the consistency is too thin, add more chia seeds or yogurt.
Old fashioned rolled oats are the best oats for making overnight oats. These oats will give you the best texture. Quick oats will be soggy and steel cut oats will not soften as much causing the oats to be chewy.
Let the vanilla oats sit in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight, for the best taste and texture. This allows the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
Use a mason jar or container with a tight-fitting lid to store the oats. This will keep them fresh and prevent spills. I like these containers for overnight oats.
Recipe FAQs
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I like these containers for easy storage.
Yes, you can heat up overnight oats if you prefer them warm. Simply transfer the oats to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
Yes. Portion them into individual, freezer-safe containers before freezing. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw the oats in the refrigerator overnight and then eat them cold or warm them up.
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Vanilla Overnight Oats
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Equipment
- Glass jars or any airtight container with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add all the wet ingredients (milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract) Whisk to combine.
- Add oats and chia seeds to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. Note: Pour into individual jars with lids for a quick grab-and-go option.
- Serve warm or cold with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- If your oats are too thick, simply add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency. If they are too thin, mix in some extra chia seeds or yogurt to thicken them up.
- If you are serving vanilla overnight oats warm, heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute. Stir and microwave again if necessary.
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