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Overnight oats without yogurt served in a white bowl and topped with fresh berries, crushed pecans, and a drizzle of honey.

Overnight Oats without Yogurt

Petranka
These Overnight Oats without Yogurt are made with 4 basic ingredients and in just 5 minutes! They're chewy, creamy, delicious, and naturally vegan and dairy-free!
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Soaking time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 1
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

  • Mason jar or mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
  • ¾ cup milk of choice (non-dairy or regular milk)
  • 1-2 tablespoon sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Small pinch of salt optional
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Optional add-ins

Instructions
 

  • To a medium bowl or an air-tight container, add milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, sweetener of choice, salt, and vanilla extract (optional). You can also add the ingredients in a mason jar if you need to grab it for an on-the-go breakfast in the morning.
  • Using a spoon or a spatula, give everything a good stir. At this point, stir any of your desired add-ins as well. Cover with a lid or a clean kitchen towel and let the oats soak for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge. Stir once more before eating.
  • Your overnight oats without yogurt are ready when the oats and chia seeds have softened and absorbed the liquid. At this point, you can adjust the consistency if needed, adding a tablespoon of milk if you need to thin it out. You can also 1-2 tablespoon of your sweetener of choice if you want to make your oats sweeter.

Notes

  • Make sure to use rolled oats. I always recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats when making overnight oats with water. Quick oats will get too soft and won't provide the same chewy texture, and steel-cut oats won't soften at all. This recipe has the perfect ratio between oats and water so that you're left with softchewy, and thick overnight oats.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Overnight oats without yogurt are neutral in taste, that's why it's essential to add great toppings. Not only do you add more flavor, but you can make your breakfast more nutritious by adding nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
  • Prepare it in jars for a quick breakfast on the go. If you're a busy person and don't have the time to make breakfast in the morning, this is the perfect recipe for you! You can make the oats in a mason jar and take them on the go with you.
  • Make a big batch. The best part of this recipe is that it's great for meal prep and lasts for 4-5 days in the fridge. This means that you can make a big batch on Sunday that will last you for the whole week.
  • Serve it warm if desired. Some people are not a fan of cold oatmeal, and I get it! You can warm your overnight oats in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Storage
Store in an airtight container or a mason jar, and in the fridge for 4-5 days
 
*Nutrition information is calculated using soy milk and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, without optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gCalcium: 111.7mgIron: 4.5mg
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