OVERNIGHT OATS – The 6 best types for easy + healthy breakfasts

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OVERNIGHT OATS – 6 WAYS

So for me there’s 6 main types of overnight oats I like to make.. I’m not talking about flavors, I’m talking about categories I like to make based on what I want and what I’m in the mood for …

So there’s..

Budget – Made with cheaper ingredients, but it’s still delicious.

Speedy – Super quick to put together, when you’re having a busy week.

Dessert – My favorite category!

Classic – These are timeless sort of flavors that will make you feel like a kid again!

Energy – For when you need an extra boost in the morning.

Calming – This might sound strange, but there are ingredients that can help to relax you.

SO EASY + HEALTHY

These overnight oats are all made with unprocessed healthy ingredients, plus they’re dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.

And they’re so easy to make! You basically just throw some ingredients into a jar, put them in the fridge overnight and then breakfast will be ready in the morning.

I’m gonna show you one of my favorite go-to simple recipes for each of these 6 categories

And if you need an energy boost, you’re gonna love this first one!

See how easy it is to make all of these in my video below!

ENERGY OATS – COFFEE DATE

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-1/2 to 2/3 cup water (or any milk, I use almond milk if I don’t have the toppings)
-1 to 2 tsp instant coffee
-1 tsp maple syrup
-2 medjool dates (roughly chopped)
-1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Yogurt topping: optional
-1/4 cup plain yogurt (I use unsweetened coconut)
-1 tsp maple syrup
-1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
How to serve: optional
-1 tbsp almond butter (on top of oats, and under yogurt topping)
-coffee sprinkle (on top of yogurt layer

Nutrition info: Calories and nutrition include yogurt and almond butter toppings, oats made with water

Servings: 1
Calories: 496

SPEEDY OATS – HONEY APPLE

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-3/4 cup almond milk
-1 tbsp honey
-1/2 small to 1/4 large apple (cut into pieces)
-10 walnut halves or almonds (chopped)
Toppings: optional
-extra nuts
-extra honey

Nutrition info: Calories and nutrition include 1/2 small apple, and no extra toppings

Servings: 1
Calories: 434

DESSERT OATS – DOUBLE CHOCOLATE

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-1/2 to 2/3 cup water (or milk, I use 1/2 cup)
-2 tsp cocoa powder
-1 to 2 tsp maple syrup
-small pinch salt (to bring out chocolate flavor)
Topping: optional, mix together and pour over oats, let set in fridge overnight
-1 tsp cocoa powder
-1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
-1 tsp maple syrup
-small pinch salt
Serve with: optional
-Raspberries or almond pieces on top

Nutrition info: Calories include chocolate topping
Servings: 1
Calories: 369

CLASSIC OATS – PB & J

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl before adding to a jar with jam and peanut butter, then cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-1/2 cup any milk (I use unsweetened almond)
-1 tsp maple syrup
-1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Jam layer: smash & cook on the stove in a small saucepan for 2-3 min, before adding to jar with oats
-1/2 cup raspberries frozen
-1/2 Tbsp water
-1 to 2 tsp maple syrup
Serve with: Gently swirl peanut butter into oats
-1 to 2 Tbsp peanut butter

Nutrition info: Calories include jam layer and 1 tbsp peanut butter
Servings: 1
Calories: 380

BUDGET OATS – BANANA PB SWIRL

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-1 ripe banana (smashed)
-1/2 cup water
-1 tsp maple syrup
-pinch cinnamon
Topping: swirled into oats
-1 to 2 tbsp peanut butter

Nutrition info: Calories include 1 tbsp peanut butter
Servings: 1
Calories: 407

CALMING OATS – MATCHA & GREEN APPLE

Ingredients: Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and store in the fridge overnight
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tsp chia seeds
-1/4 cup to 1/3 cup water (I use 1/4 cup)
-1/4 cup plain yogurt (I use unsweetened coconut)
-1 tsp matcha
-1 to 2 tsp maple syrup
Topping: optional
-green apple (chopped up)
-maple syrup (just a drizzle)

Nutrition info: Calories include 2 tsp maple syrup (total) and 1 medium apple (for the topping)
Servings: 1
Calories: 380

Recipes and video by Liezl Jayne Strydom for liezljayne.com. Nutrition and calorie amounts rough indications only.