overnight oats with almond milk
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Almond Milk Overnight Oats with Berries
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (certified GF if needed)
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or dairy milk if preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Handful of fresh or frozen berries
- Handful of sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine oats, flax, almond milk, and optional chia seeds in a mason jar (or bowl). Screw on the lid, and shake (or stir).
- Add vanilla extract and honey. (If using frozen berries, add them now). Stir until mixed in.
- Put the lid back on or cover, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 3-4 hours).
- When ready to eat, top with fresh berries and sliced almonds. Enjoy!
overnight oats with almond milk
overnight oats with almond milk
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats *see notes
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds *or flax seeds or omit
- tiny pinch of salt *optional
- ¾ cup almond milk
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup *or other sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *optional
- 3 tablespoon yogurt of choice (vegan, dairy-free…)
Instructions
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Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or masjon jar (with a lid) and stir with a spoon to combine.
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Cover with a lid or plastic and refrigerate overnight (or at least for 3 hours).
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The next day, garnish with toppings of choice (see topping ideas above).
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Enjoy with a big cup of Oat Milk Hot Chocolate or coffee.
Notes
- Oats: This recipe works best with rolled oats. Don’t use quick oats, instant oats or steel-cut oats. Choose certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Chia Seeds: They help bind the oatmeal and create a thicker texture. You could replace chia seeds with ground flax seeds. You could omit them but you might need less milk (only ½ cup) and the consistency will be a bit thinner.
- Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed container or masjo jar for up to 3 days (though best within the first day or two).
- Warm oats: Put your overnight oats in the microwave for 1-2 minutes if you prefer warm oatmeal.
add-ins & toppings ideas
- Fresh Fruit: Before serving, top with your favourite types of fresh fruit such as banana, berries, oranges and more.
- Nut Butters: generously top with a big scoop of Homemade Almond Butter, peanut butter or nut butter of choice.
- Nuts & Seeds: such as additional chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds add some additional nutrients as well as texture.
- Caramel: Try this 2-Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce as a topping.
- Jelly: If you’re used to toast with peanut butter and jelly, you can try to produce a similar taste by adding a tablespoon of jelly.
- Apple Puree: adds some nice creaminess as well as cozy apple flavors.
- Cacao Powder: For chocolate almond milk overnight oats, add a teaspoon of dark cacao powder.
- Protein Powder: to add some additional protein, feel free to mix in a scoop of your favourite protein powder.
storage
They keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Give them a good stir before serving and add your toppings shortly before serving.
What type of oats should I use?
Rolled porridge oats are best for this recipe. I use Scott’s porridge oats, They come in a 1kg box which is great as they last for ages!
Where can I find dairy-free yoghurt?
I use Alpro soya yoghurt which can be found in the dairy-free/free-from sections of most UK supermarkets.
Most supermarkets also have their own-brand of vegan yoghurts as well as coconut yoghurts too!
Can I make overnight oats without yoghurt?
If you don’t fancy adding yogurt into your overnight oats, you can stick to just having your overnight oats with almond milk! It will be less creamy this way but still filling and delicious.
All you need to do is substitute the yoghurt for an extra 60ml of almond milk (1/4 cup).
How long will they last?
They will last for up to 5 days if stored covered in the fridge. But I personally think they taste their best when eaten within 48 hours.
They’re super easy to prep and can be made with minimal mess in 5 minutes so I really recommend making them every couple of days or so if you can.
Another recipe :
Ingredients
- 40g (½ cup) Rolled oats
- 125ml (½ cup) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 Tablespoons Sweetener of choice, to taste (I used agave nectar)
- 120g (½ cup) Yoghurt (I used Alpro soya yoghurt)
Instructions
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Add the oats, almond milk, yoghurt and sweetener to a jar or airtight container. Mix well.
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Cover and place in the fridge overnight to chill.
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After chilling, give it another mix, add any desired toppings and enjoy!
Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk or light coconut milk, more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- Desired toppings from above
Instructions
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In a small jar, combine the oats, almond or coconut milk, maple syrup, and salt. Stir and chill overnight.
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In the morning, scoop the oats into a bowl, stir in more almond or coconut milk, if desired, for consistency. Top with desired toppings.
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Alternatively, for a grab-and-go breakfast, you can assemble the overnight oats in jars with the toppings the night before.
Notes
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (5 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
OATS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or sub other dairy-free milks, such as coconut, soy, or hemp!)
- 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy // or sub other nut or seed butter)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia to taste)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats (rolled oats are best, vs. steel cut or quick cooking)
TOPPINGS optional
- Sliced banana, strawberries, or raspberries
- Flaxseed meal or additional chia seed
- Granola
Instructions
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To a mason jar or small bowl with a lid, add almond milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, and maple syrup (or other sweetener) and stir with a spoon to combine. The peanut butter doesn’t need to be completely mixed with the almond milk (doing so leaves swirls of peanut butter to enjoy the next day).
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Add oats and stir a few more times. Then press down with a spoon to ensure all oats have been moistened and are immersed in almond milk.
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Cover securely with a lid or seal and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to set/soak.
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The next day, open and enjoy as is or garnish with desired toppings (see options above). See more flavor/topping suggestions in the blog post above!
OPTIONAL: You can also heat your oats in the microwave for 45-60 seconds (just ensure there’s enough room at the top of your jar to allow for expansion and prevent overflow), or transfer oats to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through. Add more liquid as needed if oats get too thick/dry.
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Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours in our experience. Not freezer friendly.
Can you eat overnight oats hot?
Overnight oats can be eaten hot or cold. To heat, microwave for ~45-60 seconds (just ensure there’s enough space at the top of your jar to prevent overflowing), or transfer to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
Can you use quick oats?
We prefer using rolled oats to make overnight oats, but you can use quick oats – they will just be softer.
overnight oats with almond milk
Can you use steel cut oats?
Though we haven’t tried it, some people report success using steel cut oats to make overnight oats. They will take longer, require more liquid, and probably won’t be quite as soft. They may also be more difficult to digest.
Are oats gluten-free?
This is somewhat controversial as some believe even certified gluten-free oats to be troublesome for those with gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. But based on our own research and experience, it seems certified gluten-free oats make this recipe gluten-free.
Notes
Substitutes: I cannot guarantee all possible variations and brands as I have not tested them all. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Milk : Use Regular Milk, Coconut Milk, or Soy Milk
- Dairy-Free: There are a few non-dairy substitutes that I have tested and work well including Silk Dairy Free Greek Style and Stonyfield farms. If you use a non-greek style yogurt, reduce the almond milk by 1 Tablespoon.
- Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt, and maple syrup for sweetener
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats
- Sugar-free: Omit the sweetener or used pureed fruit or sugar free jam in the base recipe
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