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Easy Overnight Oats (4 Ways)

These easy overnight oats start with a creamy base of rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds, then transform into four delicious flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate, Apple Pie, Banana Bread, and Berry Muffin. Prepare all four jars for an easy make-ahead breakfast throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice toasted coconut almond milk or another preferred milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener use more or less to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • diced chocolate or chocolate chips for topping, as desired
  • chopped peanuts for topping, as desired
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice toasted coconut almond milk or another preferred milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener use more or less to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • green and red apple finely chopped, as desired
  • chopped walnuts or pecans for topping, as desired
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice toasted coconut almond milk or another preferred milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener use more or less to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 ripe banana mashed, approximately 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • shredded coconut for topping, as desired
  • chopped walnuts for topping, as desired
Berry Muffin Overnight Oats
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice toasted coconut almond milk or another preferred milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener use more or less to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a mixture
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • shredded coconut for topping, as desired
  • chopped pecans for topping, as desired

Equipment

  • 4 mason jars or airtight containers
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Small bowl for mashing the banana
  • Fine grater or zester

Method
 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
  1. Add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, optional vanilla extract, and preferred sweetener to a mason jar or airtight container.
  2. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined, making sure the chia seeds are distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Add the creamy peanut butter and cocoa powder. Stir again until the cocoa is fully incorporated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft, thick, and creamy.
  5. Before serving, stir well and top with diced chocolate, chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
  1. Add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, optional vanilla extract, and preferred sweetener to a mason jar or airtight container.
  2. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined, making sure the chia seeds are distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Add the applesauce and finely chopped green and red apple. Stir until evenly incorporated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft, thick, and creamy.
  5. Before serving, stir well and top with additional chopped apple and chopped walnuts or pecans.
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
  1. Add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, optional vanilla extract, and preferred sweetener to a mason jar or airtight container.
  2. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined, making sure the chia seeds are distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Add the mashed banana and cinnamon. Stir until the banana is evenly mixed into the oats.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft, thick, and creamy.
  5. Before serving, stir well and top with shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and additional banana slices if desired.
Berry Muffin Overnight Oats
  1. Add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, optional vanilla extract, and preferred sweetener to a mason jar or airtight container.
  2. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined, making sure the chia seeds are distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Add the fresh or frozen berries and lemon zest. Stir gently to distribute the berries without crushing them completely.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the oats are soft, thick, and creamy.
  5. Before serving, stir well and top with additional berries, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.

Notes

  • Yield: This recipe prepares four individual jars—one jar of each flavor. Each jar serves one person.
  • Milk: Use dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or another preferred variety.
  • Sweetener: Adjust the honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener according to taste. Naturally sweet flavors such as Banana Bread may need less added sweetener.
  • Vanilla: Vanilla extract is optional but adds extra flavor to every variation.
  • Consistency: For thinner oats, stir in an additional splash of milk before serving. For thicker oats, add slightly more chia seeds.
  • Frozen berries: Frozen berries can be added without thawing. They may tint the oat mixture as they defrost.
  • Toppings: Add nuts, chocolate, coconut, and fresh fruit immediately before serving for the best texture.
  • Storage: Keep the jars covered and refrigerated. For the freshest fruit and best texture, enjoy them within 3–4 days.
  • Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats when necessary.
  • Nutrition: Nutrition information is not included because the values vary depending on the milk, yogurt, sweetener, chocolate, nuts, and topping quantities selected.