Overnight oats are a great breakfast because they’re jam packed with carbs and fats which give you energy plus protein to support your muscles. Overnight oats are also so versatile as you can create almost any flavour combo imaginable. From PB & Choc to Strawberry Glaze to Nutella to Cookies and Cream to Tiramisu – there’s an overnight oats recipe for everyone.

Why do we love overnight oats?

We are also obsessed with overnight oats because they are so easy to make and you can prepare them in advance and have them ready to go. Overnight oats will keep in the fridge for up to five days meaning you can have your breakfasts for the entire work week sorted. We love meal prepping overnight oats as they help to give back valuable time in the morning which might be used to catch some extra sleep, wash your hair, workout or simply remove the morning rush!

How do you make overnight oats?

There are a few staple ingredients that go into every overnight oats recipe. They are: Oats (duh!), chia seeds, yoghurt and your milk of choice. If you’re looking to boost your protein in your overnight oats (which we love doing) we’ll also add in protein powder.

Once you’ve got your staple ingredients for your overnight oats, it’s time to have some fun and create your flavour combo! The sky is your limit, overnight oats are endlessly customisable. Some of our favourite things to add into overnight oats are fruits, nut butters, honey, maple syrup and chopped nuts. You can choose to add your toppings while prepping or when ready to eat, it all depends on what toppings you add and how bright and fresh you like them.

One thing to be mindful of when adding fruit to your overnight oats is that if you’re going with frozen fruit, be careful not to choose fruits which as they de-frost will release a lot of water. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, banana slices and small mango chunks usually work a treat, but just keep in mind that your overnight oats might be a little but runnier when you use frozen fruit.

However, one way to thicken your overnight oats using frozen fruit is to slightly reduce the milk which will allow for the water released from the defrosted fruit to do the same job as the milk.

Overnight oats flavour combos:

Here are 3 of our favourite overnight oats combos which are going to help you power through your morning.

1. Nutella Overnight Oats
2. PB & J Overnight Oats
3. Spiced Chai Overnight Oats

Scroll down for the recipes!

Nutella Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients:
– 50g rolled oats
– 2 tsp chia seeds
– 35g Keep It Cleaner French Vanilla Collagen Protein Powder
– 90ml milk
– 60g greek yoghurt
– 2 tsp cacao powder
– 2 tsp maple syrup
– 1 tbsp hazelnut butter
– 1 tbsp crushed hazelnuts, for topping
– 2 tsp cacao nibs, for topping

Method:

1. Place the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cacao powder, milk and yoghurt in a bowl or container and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Serve with crushed hazelnuts, cacao nibs and your choice of fruit.

PB & J Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients:
– 50g rolled oats
– 35g Keep It Cleaner French Vanilla Collagen Protein Powder
– 90ml milk
– 60g greek yoghurt
– 1 tablespoon peanut butter
– 60g frozen raspberries
– 2 tsp chia seeds
– 2 tsp maple syrup
– 1 tbsp peanuts, for topping

Method:

1. Place the oats, protein powder, milk, yoghurt and peanut butter in a bowl or container and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Place the frozen raspberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to soften. Stir in the chia seeds and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
3. To assemble, stir the raspberry jam through the overnight oats and top with crushed peanuts and your choice of fruit.

Spiced Chai Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients:
– 50g rolled oats
– 2 tsp chia seeds
– 1/4 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp clove
– 35g Keep It Cleaner French Vanilla Collagen Protein Powder
– 90ml milk
– 60g greek yoghurt
– 2 tsp maple syrup
– 1 tbsp almond butter
– 1/2 banana

Method:

1. Place the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, protein powder, milk, yoghurt, maple syrup and almond butter in a bowl or container and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Top with sliced banana and your choice of additional fruit.

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