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Overnight Oats Seven Ways

December 7, 2017

Overnight Oats Seven Ways @AnotherRoot

This is by far the most popular post here on Another Root, and for good reason! Overnight oats is hands-down my favorite breakfast invention. Whoever came up with the concept deserves a huge hug for saving me countless hours getting a healthy breakfast ready over the last few years, especially on busy mornings when I need something I can grab on the way out the door.

Cold straight outta the fridge or heated up with a bit of extra almond milk – either way is oatmeal heaven. And this ‘recipe’ is less a recipe and more a ‘formula’. Start with an oatmeal base + add your mix ins of choice + refrigerate. That’s all there is to it. And my favorite part – you can let it set up overnight in the fridge, but it only needs 30 minutes minimum if you’re using quick oats.


So throw together one of the yummy, filling, protein-and-fiber-packed recipes below, and then get ready for work, put your feet up, or do whatever you want with that 30 minutes – it’s yours!

STEP 1: BUILD YOUR BASE

Pour a 1:1 ratio of oats and liquid into a bowl or jar. My go-to ratio is ½ cup of quick or rolled oats and a ½ cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, which fits perfectly into an 8-ounce mason jar with all the tasty mix-ins.

Not a fan of almond milk? Not to worry – you can switch it up no problem. Water, dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, half and half or even juice will work just fine. Rolled oats definitely need to be soaked overnight, but oats of the quick-cooking variety will get you to overnight oats awesomeness in just 30 minutes.

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STEP 2: MIX IT UP

Stir in your favorite flavor combinations and sweetener of choice! Below are a few of my most-favorite mix-in combos. I mean, who doesn’t want to eat german chocolate cake for breakfast without the slightest twinge of guilt? I’ve also made a toasted coconut version that’s 👌👌👌. The only limit here is your imagination.

For that extra-creamy goodness and a touch of natural sweetness, I typically mash half of a banana into all of my overnight oats. And, because texture is everything, I always add something crunchy – like pecans, walnuts, or toasted coconut.

Overnight Oats Seven Ways // Another Root

STEP 3: REFRIGERATE

Cover and let sit overnight in the refrigerator (or for at least 30 minutes if using quick oats). And get. on. with. your. life. Breakfast will take care of itself, and that time is yours. 🙌

When you’re ready to eat, may I suggest topping with more fresh fruit, granola, coconut, a dollop of almond butter (or all of the above!) and enjoy.

MAKE-AHEAD MAGIC

Take that meal-prep game of yours to the next level and get breakfast ready for the whole week! Make several individual portions and keep them covered in the refrigerator for several days. You may want to add a bit more liquid when you’re ready to eat, just a little swirl of almond milk should do the trick to get to your perfect consistency.

I can feel it, it’s an overnight oats kinda week. What’s your favorite flavor? Let me know in the comments below! I’d love to try.

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  1. AvatarLisa M. Campbell

    April 14, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Can I heat this up or do you have to eat them cold? Maybe a silly question 🙂

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 14, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      You can definitely heat it up! I’d recommend stirring in a little extra almond milk (or your milk of choice) — a tablespoon or two — before heating it up. The oats soak up all the milk called for in the recipe overnight. Adding a little extra will help make the heated version creamier.

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      • AvatarKim

        October 11, 2015 at 11:46 pm

        How long would you recommend heating it up for?

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        • JaenellJaenell

          October 12, 2015 at 4:14 pm

          Hey Kim! I suppose that would depend on your preferred method. Microwave is always easy, I heat mine up in 30 second intervals stirring in between until it’s hot (typically 90 seconds total). It doesn’t take too long, even on the stovetop, as the oats are already softened and the liquid absorbed. Just be sure to add some more milk — maybe 1/4 cup — so that the oats don’t dry out too much when heated.

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      • Avatarfiona

        March 6, 2016 at 1:59 pm

        Hi can I use gluten free oats as I cant have any other kind

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        • JaenellJaenell

          March 8, 2016 at 10:51 am

          Sure! I’ve not used certified gluten free oats before, but I would think the results will be pretty consistent.

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          • AvatarElizabeth Vegan

            May 21, 2018 at 6:22 pm

            The results are exactly the same as gluten free oats are only oats that have been grown in the field with no other grains growing around them. That no stray grains get into the oats. you can also use applesauce as a replacement for the liquid and add apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice. you could also add nuts or raisins or both and it will keep in the fridge for the week where those made with dairy or non dairy milk can go a bit funky after a few days. I personally use one minute oats because the Oats become that much softer and the nutritional value is exactly the same for rolled oats or 1 minute oats.

          • AvatarCarla

            November 16, 2018 at 11:31 pm

            Definitely! That’s what I use

        • AvatarDan

          March 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

          Unless I’m mistaken, the gluten free oats are the same as normal oats but weren’t processed in a plant that processes other grains as many factories tend to.

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          • AvatarHeather

            October 28, 2017 at 1:25 pm

            You are correct! Trader Joes GF oats are excellent

      • AvatarNatalie

        April 14, 2016 at 8:02 am

        I lOVE Overnight Oats! And your non-recipes sound amazing! I’m guilty of enjoying overnight-oats as a tasty treat, rather than having them as part of a nutritional breakfast. With that being said, To the lady that asked if she could heat them up??…. I wanted to give away my little secret… BUTTER! Yes! I always cut off a generous pat of cold stick butter and plop down into my little jar of oats. When I have everything added I put the lid on and set it back in the fridge overnight. Come morning, I grab my little pre-made jar of goodness, take off the lid, and I use the microwave to zap some warm life into my treat. The butter melts, the syrup sweetens, all the toppings are having a party, and when I take that first bite,…. Mmmm …. Mmmm… Mmmm….. My morning just got a little better.

        Great ideas on the oatmeal combinations! Thanks for sharing…. I just wanted to pass along my butter idea.

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      • AvatarTashina

        October 16, 2016 at 5:39 pm

        Can I use mixed berries? What if my berries are frozen?

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        • AvatarKimberly

          March 27, 2018 at 10:42 pm

          I use frozen blackberries in mine and they thaw overnight into delicious perfection in the morning!

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    • AvatarVeronica

      April 25, 2017 at 7:27 am

      I just had then cold and mix in some honey Greek yogurt and yummmmmmy!!!

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    • AvatarBarbara

      July 19, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I heat it up for 1 minute, stir, add a speck of Almond Milk, and then heat about 30 seconds more.

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    • AvatarEdward

      May 3, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      How long does this last?

      Reply
  2. AvatarSarah

    April 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    How long can these be kept in the refrigerator?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 18, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Hey Sarah! I’ve kept them for an entire work week without any problems.

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      • AvatarKatie

        December 14, 2015 at 11:34 pm

        Do you add the liquid at the beginning of the week or the night before?

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        • JaenellJaenell

          December 15, 2015 at 7:28 pm

          If I’m just prepping a couple of days worth, I’ll add it then — but for a whole week, I’ll prep the dry ingredients in advance and then add the wet the night before or do a couple of days at a time.

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          • AvatarCat

            June 8, 2016 at 7:01 pm

            Can u u s e steel cut oats

          • AvatarDebbie R.

            November 11, 2016 at 9:57 pm

            I’m loving the suggestions you have here. Always looking for new combinations. I make five on Sunday evening for my breakfasts Mon-Fri. I put everything in the jars at the same time then give them a shake, although, I will give them a stir before I eat them. By the time I get to the one on Friday it’s fine. I just made pumpkin spice ones….yum!!!
            1/2 c. each of rolled oats and unsweetened almond milk
            1/3 c. of canned pumpkin (not the pumpkin with all the added stuff in it)
            1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
            1/2-3/4 tsp. Cinnamon (depends on how much you like cinnamon)
            1 tsp. pure maple syrup
            1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
            I start by putting the oats in first then the spices, flavorings, pumpkin then put the almond milk in last. Then shake it all up.

        • AvatarBarbara

          July 19, 2017 at 11:52 am

          I add liquid for the entire week – never have had a problem. Once I made a 2 week batch and those actually worked too except the banana darkened. I am a lazy breakfast eater and being a diabetic, need something quick. These work for me!

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          • AvatarMaria

            August 14, 2018 at 10:32 pm

            I just made my first one, and I have a dumb question , do you hear them up in the same Macon jar?

  3. AvatarSilvia

    April 18, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    English is not my first language, so I’m having some troubles understanding the difference between quick and rolled oats. When I go to the supermarket, I usually buy “oat” and there is only two kinds available: small and big. I made oatmeal a couple of times, and I cooked it with unsweetened rice milk and water for about 15-20 minutes. I’ve also used your trick to add ½ small banana, mashed to make it sweeter. I don’t really feel the need to add sweeteners or sugar or anything like that, fruit is enough for me to make it perfect.
    I don’t know if I can use these recipes with the oat I find here, since I’m not sure if it will be too much for it to spend the whole night in the refrigerator. What’s the worse thing it could happen?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Hey Silvia, the grain on rolled oats is a bit thicker than quick oats, so they take a bit longer to cook (or soak up the milk). The Kitchn explains the different types of oats really well here >> http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-steelcut-138355.

      If the oats you’ve used before take between 15-20 minutes to cook, I bet they are rolled oats or steel cut oats. Both are totally fine to use in an overnight oats recipe due to the length of soaking. And it’s great if you don’t want to add any additional sweeteners! That’s totally up to your personal preference.

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  4. AvatarAddie

    April 28, 2015 at 7:43 am

    This is the first time I tried overnight oats and I did a kind of apple pie take. I used unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, apple peels (that I keep and freeze when I make real apple pie), cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, a teaspoon or less of molasses and topped with chopped almonds and a touch more molasses. Super yummy! Thanks for the tips.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 28, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Apple pie overnight oats sounds delish! I’ll have to try that, too 🙂

      Reply
  5. AvatarPaul

    May 7, 2015 at 6:09 am

    Do you do everything the night before or just the oats part?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      May 7, 2015 at 6:32 am

      Hey Paul, I typically do everything the night before to save time in the morning and to let the flavors meld together for a while.

      Reply
      • AvatarPaul

        May 7, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        Awesome! Thank you for your help. These look awesome. I was just think nuts etc might go soggy. Will be trying these next week. Very excited

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        • Avatardora

          March 7, 2016 at 7:02 pm

          Overnight oatmeal is a life saver, breakfast ready in the morning.. I love it!!

          Reply
  6. AvatarKatia

    May 27, 2015 at 1:43 am

    Fantastic recipes. I’m in love with the blueberry muffin one. Another favourite of mine is using coconut milk and adding fresh diced mango along with your base recipe of banana and syrup.

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  7. AvatarShelley

    June 1, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    Hi! Can you use steel cut oats or Irish oatmeal with these recipes?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      June 2, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Hey Shelley — I haven’t tried myself, but I believe that if you soak them overnight it shouldn’t be a problem at all!

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    • AvatarKrystal

      June 14, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      I just tried with the quick steel cut oats. I cooked one batch and did the other batch overnight. I preferred the cooked batch, it wasn’t as chewy.

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  8. AvatarRachel

    June 22, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    These are great ideas! I’m allergic to bananas, do you have any suggestions for a replacement?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      June 22, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Hey Rachel! That’s a really great question. Bananas give these oatmeal recipes a creamy texture and a bit of sweetness. They don’t have a real natural replacement, but I think that I would try substituting a couple tablespoons of applesauce and increasing the milk by a couple tablespoons for added creaminess. The applesauce will add a bit of tang and depth of flavor that you would have gotten from the banana without overpowering the other flavors. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

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      • AvatarEmma

        June 26, 2015 at 12:11 am

        You can try adding 1/2 – 1 tbsp of chia seeds instead of the banana. In liquid, chia seeds develop a jell-like coating which helps thicken up the oat mixture, and also gives it a silky texture.

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        • AvatarCindy

          January 18, 2016 at 7:10 am

          Not sure if it’s been tried but I’ve done grated apple adds sweetness and oats add creaminess

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        • AvatarJill Schulz

          January 18, 2017 at 11:56 am

          I think the chia seeds are a great idea! I will have to try this

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      • AvatarGrace Huber

        March 20, 2017 at 12:13 am

        Could I use yogurt instead of the banana for the creamy texture?

        Thanks!

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        • JaenellJaenell

          March 20, 2017 at 4:07 pm

          I bet that would work great!

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        • AvatarKym

          August 14, 2017 at 4:02 pm

          Yes, yogurt works amazing. I put yogurt in mine. Tried without and prefer it with for the creaminess.

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      • AvatarPauline

        May 21, 2017 at 3:44 pm

        Sugar free yogurt works well as a sweetner

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    • AvatarCarrie

      November 10, 2018 at 12:35 am

      We use dates for sweetening our almond milk and treats!

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  9. AvatarAbby

    June 28, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    i just made 4 of these, and I can’t wait to try them! I have a pretty big sweet tooth, so this seems like a perfect way to calm my cravings. Thanks for sharing!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      June 28, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Hey Abby — Yes! I hope you love them! They really are a great alternative to sugary cereals or pastries in the morning 🙂

      Reply
  10. Avatarelizabeth

    July 20, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    got a rough idea of the calorie count on the these? thanks

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 20, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Hey Elizabeth — thanks for reaching out! I typically try not to count calories, focusing instead on the types of foods I’m eating like the whole grains, fruits and healthy fats. But I also know that having nutrition information is super helpful for lots of people! My Fitness Pal has a pretty slick nutrition facts counter (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator) — you just plug in the ingredients and it generates nutrition info for you, no sign up required 🙂

      Reply
  11. AvatarKris

    July 22, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe, Jaenell. I am always looking for quick, easy, make ahead recipes! I will do these organically . I wonder if a dry sweetener, like organic sugar, would work. Have you tried? I’m thinking it would be thicker. Also, I love honey…..have you tried any recipes with honey instead of maple syrup? TY

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 23, 2015 at 7:22 am

      Hey Kris — Yes! I’ve also used organic sugar and brown sugar in these oatmeal recipes, and it’s worked out really well. I’ve never used honey in them, but I bet that would be great — I’ve got a little raw organic honey bear in my pantry that could use some lovin’ too 🙂

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  12. AvatarJackie E

    July 23, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Thank you for explaining the recipe breakdown and using the 1:1 ratio. I have looked at so many recipes over the last few days and they all require yogurt. I can’t wait to try your recipes!!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 23, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      For sure! Simpler is always better in my kitchen 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  13. AvatarAlexis Scott

    July 24, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful post, what a great idea for breakfast that requires little time in the morning but does not sacrifice taste and nutrition!
    I liked these recipes so much I featured them on my blog, check it out here-https://delightfullyalexis.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekend-web-wonders-4/

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Hey thanks for the mention, Alexis! That’s so sweet of you 🙂

      Reply
  14. AvatarJen

    July 26, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    I just some of these. I made banana walnut, blueberry hazelnut, and strawberry banana. I loved the blueberry one and can’t wait to try the others! I added a half a scoop of protein powder and a splash of extra milk to each one to add some protein as my diet is severely lacking in protein. I was afraid a full scoop would make it too thick. It worked out great in my opinion. This may be the first step in achieving a healthy diet plan!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 26, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      That’s so great, Jen! I love the idea of adding in some extra protein — I’ll have to try that 🙂

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  15. AvatarNancy

    July 29, 2015 at 11:38 am

    These look great but they all list banana as an ingredient. I really don’t like bananas. What can I substitute???

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    • JaenellJaenell

      July 29, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks for reaching out, Nancy! I think that chia seeds would be another great option to get a creamier consistency in these recipes — maybe try adding a tsp of chia seeds and a couple extra tbsp of milk.

      Reply
  16. AvatarLauren

    August 1, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Hi! These look wonderful, I can’t wait to try them once the school year starts back up! I am wondering if you can make these all up front and leave them in the fridge, or if the consistency would get messed up by the end of the week? I’m a big fan of Sunday meal prep for the whole work week!

    Also (silly question) do you mash up the banana separately and put it in, or just put all the ingredients in and just mash it all together while you mix?!

    Thanks!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      August 2, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Hey Lauren! You can definitely make these ahead. I’ve made 5 in advance for the work week before and they’ve still been great by Friday 🙂 The jars I have are pretty small, so it’s difficult to mash the bananas with everything together — so I’ve been mashing them in a bowl and then divvying it up among the jars.

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  17. AvatarLeslie

    August 2, 2015 at 10:49 am

    These sound great, but I’m allergic to banana. Can you recommend something else to add in place of the banana to get the creamy/sweet effect? I can’t ever seem to find just the right additive to make up for the missing banana texture.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      August 2, 2015 at 11:51 am

      That’s a great question, Leslie. I find coconut milk to be super creamy and slightly sweet — you could try subbing that for the liquid in the recipes. Chia seeds are also great for adding that silky texture to oatmeal. Try adding a tsp of chia seeds with an extra tbsp or two of whatever liquid you choose. After a few minutes, the chia seeds will form a gel and thicken up the oatmeal.

      Reply
  18. AvatarLindsey

    August 20, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    These sound so yummy. I made one before work today to have in the morning. The banana nut bread one. I’m so excited for it. I may try the carrot cake one next!

    How long do you microwave them for in the morning in a glass mason jar?

    Thank you for sharing!!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      August 22, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Hey Lindsey — You should be able to microwave like normal in a glass mason jar, as long as the metal rim and top are off. When I heat up my overnight oats, I like them pretty hot — in my microwave that takes about 1.5 minutes, but my microwave is pretty old so yours might differ a bit… Try 30 second increments, stirring in between, until you get to the temperature you like 🙂

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  19. Avatarmima

    September 20, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Can I use steel cut oats for the overnight combination?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      September 20, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      You sure can!

      Reply
  20. AvatarWhitney

    September 24, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Oo I’ll have to try some of these! I’ll also add a couple tablespoons of fat free vanilla greek yogurt. My go to is cocoa powder as a mix in, then topped with fresh banana slices! Heaven!

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  21. Avatarmichelle

    October 4, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    How do you cook them in the morning?? Micro or stovetop?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      October 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Hey Michelle — The beauty of overnight oats is that they don’t require any cooking in the morning! But if you prefer to eat them hot, I’d recommend microwaving 🙂

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  22. AvatarNelya

    October 6, 2015 at 1:09 am

    Thanks for this! I’ve never made overnight oats before. My sister’s mentioned them before, but I wasn’t inspired to try making it until just now 🙂 This should be perfect for my husband to have for breakfast (I usually get something ready for him the night before), and for me and my toddler.

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  23. AvatarSarah

    October 14, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Can you list the nutritional facts for these? How many calories, carbs, ect. ?

    Thanks

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    • JaenellJaenell

      October 26, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Hey Sarah — thanks for reaching out! I typically try not to count calories, but I also know that having nutrition information is super helpful for lots of people! My Fitness Pal has a pretty slick nutrition facts counter (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator) — you just plug in the ingredients and it generates nutrition info for you, no sign up required. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Avatarpuvanaeswary

    October 25, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Hi! Do you need to place the oats raw or do we have to cook them as per instruction on the pack? Thank you!

    Reply
    • JaenellJaenell

      October 26, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Hello! I actually use plain quick oats, rather than the flavored oatmeal packets. If you use the flavor packets, I bet you could still use them raw!

      Reply
  25. AvatarTerie

    October 25, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    I just came across this on Pintrest and am so glad to have it. I made these years ago and it was delicious but had lost the “recipe” and couldn’t remember the radio of liquid to oats. Heading to the kitchen now to make next weeks’ breakfast. Thanks!

    Reply
  26. AvatarKarleen

    October 25, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    What can I use instead of almond butter?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      October 26, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Hey Karleen — You can really use whatever you like! If you still want the creamy texture and added healthy fats, you could substitute another nut butter like peanut, cashew, sunflower etc.

      Reply
  27. AvatarDanielle

    November 8, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Does the banana turn brown if I make the banana nut bread recipe the night before? So excited!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      November 10, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Hey Danielle — The banana didn’t turn brown overnight for me!

      Reply
  28. AvatarJennifer Clark

    November 11, 2015 at 3:49 am

    Thank you so much for posting this! I have my first batch in the fridge now! Quick question though, I used a 8oz mason jar, but was barely able to fit the oats and liquid in. So I figured I’d add the rest in the morning. How do you make it all fit when doing 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup liquid?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      November 11, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Hey Jennifer — Getting everything to fit in a small-ish jar can be tricky, but I’ll add 1/2 of the liquid and stir to incorporate, and then add a bit more, stirring again, until it’s all mixed in.

      Reply
  29. AvatarStephanie

    December 3, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Another choice beside maple syrup??

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    • JaenellJaenell

      December 3, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Hey Stephanie — I bet that honey, agave nectar, or regular / brown sugar would work out well. If you do opt for a dry substitute, I’d recommend adding a dash more liquid to make up for it.

      Reply
  30. Avatarkate

    December 31, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Hey everyone,

    Just as wee answer to people having slightly ‘wet’ mixtures. I add a 1/2tbsp of Chia seeds overnight and it makes everything gloopy and lovely.

    Some lovely flavour ideas on here!!

    Kate x

    Reply
  31. AvatarLou

    January 5, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    do you have to use bananas? Do not eat them. What can you substitute?

    Reply
    • JaenellJaenell

      January 12, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Hey Lou — you don’t have to use bananas. You could sub a tbsp of chia seeds mixed with 2 tbsp water, or greek yogurt to achieve the creamy consistency from the banana.

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      • AvatarAmy

        January 14, 2016 at 10:47 pm

        Would avocado work like the banana to add creaminess? I understand that is a lower glycemic option than banana.

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        • JaenellJaenell

          January 15, 2016 at 8:48 am

          Hey Amy — absolutely! I think that avocado would work really well — though I would wait until just before you’re ready to eat to add it, so that it doesn’t turn brown on you.

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  32. AvatarEstrella Rode

    January 15, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    All those combinations look yummy! A question: I just want to know how many calories are for each version of the mixes? Thanks!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 17, 2016 at 9:09 am

      I haven’t done a calorie count on each one, though the mix-ins are fairly consistent so I don’t think that total calories would change too much between them. The base, including the banana, comes in around 200 calories — so I expect that each version is between 250-300!

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  33. Avatarabbigail

    January 20, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Tried the Blueberry muffin and the flavor was good but the texture was raw and chewy, like eating undercooked rice! I followed the recipe exactly so I’m not sure why the oats are still so chewy. Not good!

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 20, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Sorry to hear that, Abbigail. With enough liquid and soaking time, oats typically soften up nicely and get really creamy. At least 30 minutes of soaking for quick oats if you’re in a rush (which I often am!), though overnight is preferred for these recipes. If you use rolled or steel cut oats, the end result will be a rougher texture.

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      • Avatarabbigail

        January 20, 2016 at 9:36 am

        I tried steel cut. I’ll switch to rolled oats for tomorrow’s. Thanks for the quick response!

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  34. Avatarfrankijean

    January 23, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Thanks for such creative flavor combinations. I about passed out when I saw the Almond Joy flavor 🙂 I’ve found that after sitting overnight in the refrigerator these can be frozen with no reduction in quality. I just pull one out of the freezer and pop it in the refrigerator the night before and they are ready to eat cold or heat up as usual the next morning. Since this discovery, I make a month’s supply at a time, assembly line fashion. In only 20 minutes breakfast for an entire month is prepared! FYI: I enjoy a chewy texture and a nutty flavor so I use old fashioned oats and about a tablespoon of steel cut oats instead of quick oats. Works great.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 24, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      What a great idea! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  35. AvatarBonnie

    January 24, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Looks yummy. What is the ccalorie count?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 24, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Hey Bonnie — thanks! These recipes each come in around 300 calories.

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  36. AvatarDebbie

    January 26, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I mad the Blueberry Muffin recipe but I used all steel cut oats, ate it cold and it was fantastic.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 26, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Glad to hear it! 🙂

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  37. AvatarBert

    January 26, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    I put yogurt in mine also. Pureed pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk and oats. Yums!!

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  38. AvatarGrace Hamilton

    January 27, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Do you have an idea of calorie count?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 27, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Sure! Each flavor combination comes in around 300 calories or less.

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      • AvatarGrace

        January 27, 2016 at 6:40 pm

        Thanks!!

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  39. AvatarMichele

    February 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Hi, I had steel cut oats mixed with vanilla yogurt, raisins, shredded carrots, cinnamon and topped with hazelnut butter and sweet apricot kernel butter. That is delicious!

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  40. Avatarelaina

    February 5, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    hi i was wondering if i can mix yogurt in with this to help thicken it up. i am just unsure how much to add in, any suggestions?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      February 6, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Hey Elaina, I’ve made overnight oats with yogurt a couple of times before. Depending on the consistency you like, I’d recommend reducing the liquid by half and replacing it with the same amount of yogurt. You can always add more liquid in the AM if needed!

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  41. AvatarJeanneS

    February 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Has anyone tried adding Quinoa to the mixture? If so, please give directions. Thanks,

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  42. AvatarEli

    February 19, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    I make one just now and I can’t wait to try it.It’s my first time.Mine is with different ingedients.I used honey,cinnamon,apples,raisins and yoghurt instead of banana.I want to put in some walnuts.Thanks for the isparation and the great recipe!

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  43. AvatarDebbie

    February 20, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Has anyone made these up in batches? How long will they stay in the fridge? I’d like to make 4-5 at a time for the week. Thanks

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    • AvatarDebbie R.

      November 11, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      I make my batch Sunday night for the week. They do fine.

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  44. AvatarTanu Nigam

    February 23, 2016 at 5:14 am

    Great way to start your day!!!

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  45. AvatarLisa Mendoza

    February 23, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Do you know what the calories are for each of these. Although they all sound very appealing, I am counting calories and I wouldn’t want to overdo it.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      February 23, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Hey Lisa — each flavor is around 300 calories 🙂

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  46. AvatarJackie Monk

    February 27, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Would these be good for a diabetic to eat? They sound really good…. Looking for something different for breakfast..

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  47. AvatarBrenda

    March 3, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Bananas really upset my stomach. Also, the flavor and texture of a banana is not my favorite.
    I’m wondering if these will taste as good without banana. And what canot I use to replace it?
    Thanks for reading guys.

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  48. Avatarnatural lee

    March 6, 2016 at 7:25 am

    This is awesome! Yummy, good for you eating. Who says fast food can’t be good for you. Thank you… sharing this with many.

    Oh… and in case you want to correct it. There is a typo in step one. You have ‘radio’ instead of ‘ratio’.

    Blessings,
    jl

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    • JaenellJaenell

      March 6, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Thanks for pointing that out!

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  49. Avatarjessica

    March 26, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Can I use oat meal? I dont want to waste the packs I have but I am tired of their favors so they are sitting in my pantry. Also I am a student so I try to meal prep so I don’t spend money eating unhealthy food

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 1, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Hey Jessica — why not try jazzing up the oatmeal packs you have in your pantry with some additions like extra nuts, fresh or dried fruit, coconut, nut butters to freshen them up and make them more interesting!

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  50. AvatarAnne

    March 27, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Have you tried oatmeal (already cooked) topped with extra virgin olive oil and a bit of sale. Delicious and healthy. Don’t know how this might translate to overnight, but going to try it.

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    • JaenellJaenell

      April 1, 2016 at 10:01 am

      I’ve never tried that before, but it sounds delicious! I’ve been enjoying savory oats with a fried or poached egg on top lately, so this sounds right up my ally 🙂

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  51. Avatarshelby white

    March 31, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    Greatest idea ever for quick oatmeal breakfast. Will try many of them soon.

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  52. AvatarLynn

    May 18, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    I think I did mine little different, after reading some of the comments I think I was supposed to layer the ingredients in the mason jar…oops I just took all the ingredients put them in a big bowl..mixed everything up..then placed it in the mason jars. Which is the correct way . iOS is one way better than the others?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      May 19, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      Either way works fine!

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  53. AvatarShawntel

    July 20, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I’m really excited to try these! My husband can’t really handle oats, I was curious if this would work with instant grits, or if I cooked them ahead of time, or possibly with quinoa? Thanks!

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  54. AvatarJennifer

    July 31, 2016 at 2:47 am

    Thanks for posting this and a bigger thank you for taking the time to answer everyone who asked a question. I am looking for healthy quick meals so Im going to try this next week. Your recipes look delicious so I can’t wait to try them. Do you prefer layering the igrediants verses mixing them up together?

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  55. AvatarNysia

    August 19, 2016 at 11:36 am

    These sound amazing and I love the mason jar idea! 🙂

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  56. AvatarLeslie

    September 3, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I didn’t have a chance to read through all of the comments but kefir is a great option for the liquid aspect. Also chia seed and a strawberry cheesecake one with a little cream blended with the kefir and stevia. The kefir helps colonize the body with healthy probiotics.

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  57. AvatarTracey

    September 22, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    I bought quick steel cut oats and I saw that you had said they can be ready in 30 min.s, but will they be okay if I use them in the overnight recipe or weekly? I didn’t know if they would get mushy?

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  58. AvatarBrenda

    October 21, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Can you use frozen fruit? Have you tried this?
    Love the recipes, thanks so much for sharing! What size jars are these please?

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  59. AvatarChris

    November 7, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Tried the blueberry recipe and loved it! I have kids with nut allergies, so I used homemade kombucha — a sweet, fizzy kind of delicious, more like dessert than breakfast. Yum! Thanks.

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  60. AvatarSusan H

    January 5, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    I have never used almond butter. Is that found in the regular butter section? What am I looking for? Sticks or tub? Thanks for these wonderful recipes! I have tried one with Greek yogurt, but as soon as I find the almond butter I will be making these!

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    • AvatarPaul M

      January 19, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Hi Susan,
      You can find almond butter in the same section that you would peanut butter. It usually comes in jars.

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    • AvatarChris

      February 5, 2017 at 3:19 am

      You can find almond butter in the peanut butter section

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  61. AvatarEri S.

    February 12, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Awesome recipes. I love the look of most of them. I would probably skip the banana though.

    One other comment, it amazes me how many people asked the same question. Don’t people read the comments before sticking their foot in? I guess not otherwise they wouldn’t have to ask. You have more patience than me. Good on you!

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    • AvatarSummer

      May 12, 2017 at 12:20 am

      I was thinking the same thing! 🙂

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  62. AvatarDenise

    February 18, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    I have made these with Gluten free oatmeal. They are great. You can’t tell the difference.
    The Gluten free oatmeal tastes the same as regular oatmeal does.

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  63. AvatarEster Shifren

    March 14, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    Thanks for the recipes. I made the oats with half milk and water and added raisins. Soaked overnight. It was delicious! I’m going to try all kinds of combinations. I love peanut butter and will work on that.

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  64. AvatarJudy

    April 11, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Looking forward to trying these recipes with slight modifications. I’m not a coconut fan and am avoiding added sweeteners, so I’ll probably omit the maple syrup and coconut.

    I’ve been making an overnight oats recipe with pumpkin purée (2tbs), protein powder (1/2 serving) and Greek yogurt (2tbs). No added sweetener and no bananas. I add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for flavor. Love it, but looking forward to branching out. Thanks for sharing!

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  65. AvatarKathleen

    April 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I have been making a large batch of cinnamon apple steel cut oats that I heat up each morning but I saw these and was intrigued. I ended up making a chocolate chip banana type version following your base recipe and I am in love!! So delicious 🙂 thank you so much for my new favorite breakfast!!

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  66. AvatarV

    July 8, 2017 at 10:54 am

    What kind of maple syrup do you suggest? Pure maple syrup or the type you put on pancakes lol.
    Could you use sweetened almond milk and omit the maple syrup?

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  67. AvatarJoy Husel

    August 19, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I love these… can you tell me what is the protein in these? Thanks!

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  68. AvatarPamela Tarver

    October 8, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    These overnight oatmeal recipes sound great. Plan to try tonight. Can I use sweeten vanilla almond milk? It is lowfat and only 80 calories. Can’t wait to wake up in the morning to my overnight oats.

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  69. AvatarKim

    January 8, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Once you get everything into the jar do you shake/stir it before you put it in the fridge?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      January 12, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      I do!

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  70. AvatarKayla

    January 18, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Has anyone tried blending these beforehand si they’ll mix better and fit into a smaller container if you use sliced fruits or soothing similar? Either blending into the milk them adding to the oats, or even blending the entire thing? Unless something like nuts, may not want to blend that. Just wondering if anyone tried this, if so, how it worked out?

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  71. AvatarGinger

    April 11, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Can you use gluten free oats?

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  72. AvatarHealthy Eating

    April 17, 2018 at 6:36 am

    I think my favourite one here is the carrot cake recipe. Ill be trying each of these this week. Thanks for sharing.

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  73. AvatarJonette

    July 30, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    What if you dont have almond butter? I’m wanting to try a few of these but dont know what to use for almond butter

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  74. AvatarGayle

    August 16, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    I freeze diced mango and cherries and berries when they are in season and cheaper. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup frozen fruit per serving of oats with milk or yogurt. No need to add sweetener.

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  75. AvatarRebecca Ellison

    September 16, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    Peaches, Rasberries, Rasberry coolis, Honey and just a little desicated coconut cause I like coconut with the base mix of oats, soy milk and half a banana makes a really awesome peach melba over night oat. If you really want to mix the flavours add a little peach juice. You need to reduce the milk in this one though!

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  76. AvatarCherie

    October 4, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    Last night I made a version that I have no name for, but it was delish! I used quick oats, unsweetened almond/coconut milk, ½ banana, ¼ oz TJ’s unsweetened organic coconut chips, 1 tsp cocoa nibs, 1 tsp chia seed, 1 tsp agave, and after I heated it up, I added ¼ oz of freshly toasted red walnuts. It was so yummy! With the banana in it, I probably didn’t need the agave, but it wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet because of it. I could’ve just saved myself the calories! I love all of your ideas and will be trying one as a new treat tomorrow morning! Thanks!

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  77. AvatarChandler-M

    December 3, 2018 at 1:35 am

    First off, love how simple and straightforward this article is. After I put the 1:1 base, I just had the snippet of the article with all the mixin options pulled up on my cell and I went at it. I just made the almond butter & jelly and banana nut bread. Can’t wait to try them both and the rest!

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  78. AvatarYang

    February 20, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    Oh, good that I still have a container full of oats. My mom and I really love oats for breakfast, but we have never made nor tried overnight oats. I would probably make some tonight after work and after buying some of mom’s favorite berries. Thank you for these great ideas!

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  79. AvatarJanet

    August 27, 2019 at 10:09 am

    I just made mine for the first time, used fresh peach, fresh blueberries, almond milk, craisins, 1/2 tsp maple flavoring, drizzle of pure maple syrup. Am taking to work for lunch today! Can’t wait. So easy and because I’m not a morning person, this is going to be great, tho I’m thinking I’m going to have to heat mine up, just can’t imagine eating cold oatmeal, but I’ll taste it before I nuke it, just to try.

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  80. AvatarSue

    January 14, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    I used this base and explored flavors with items I had on hand. They turned out fantastic and
    kept my appetite satisfied until lunch (often I crave a snack). Thanks for sharing!

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  81. AvatarLeah

    June 13, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Do you post the calorie break down?
    Carb’s protein fat?

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    • JaenellJaenell

      June 14, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Leah! I don’t post the calorie breakdown for my recipes.

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