overnight oats in mason jars

High Fiber Overnight Oats

Active time

5

Total time

minimum 8 hrs

Servings

1

Category

Breakfast & Dessert

💡 This recipe is all about the base. The base made plain has a few advantages: 1) it'll keep longer in the fridge 2) you can mix up your overnight oats each morning so you don't get tired of the same flavor day after day.


The best part about this recipe is that if you realize you forgot to whip these up, it won't take you but 5 minutes to get them together before bedtime.

Base for Overnight Oats Ingredients

  • 1/2 C rolled oats

  • 1/2 C plant-based milk

  • 1/4 C Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt with probiotics

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1 tbsp agave


Topping Ideas

  • Cherry and Pistachio:
    • 1/4 C tart cherry preserves
    • 1 tbsp pistachio nuts
    • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • Peaches & Cream:
    • 1 peach, diced
    • 2-3 tbsp peach preserves
    • 1 tbsp vanilla ghee, melted (butter is cool too!)
  • Chai Vanilla:
    • 1 chai bag
    • 1/4 C water
    • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp agave
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter:
    • 2 tbsp peanut butter
    • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1 tbsp agave
    • Splash of hot water
    • 1 tbsp peanuts (optional)
    • 1 tbsp cacao nibs (optional)
  • Classic Apple Cinnamon:
    • 1 Granny Smith apple, core removed and diced
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
    • 2 tbsp dried cranberries
    • 1/8 C chopped walnuts
    • 1/2 tbsp agave

Base for Overnight Oats Directions

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together (shaking it all up in a mason jar is the easiest method) and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours. Do not add toppings until ready to eat!

For the cherry pistachio option

Add all ingredients to finished oats, mix, and enjoy!

For the peaches and cream option

Add all ingredients to finished oats, mix, and enjoy!

For the chai vanilla option

  1. Steep a bag of chai tea in the water according to the package's instructions.
  2. Strain the tea into the finished oats, mix with all other ingredients, and enjoy!

For the chocolate peanut butter option

Add all ingredients to finished oats. Add a splash of very hot water to make mixing easier. Mix until combined and enjoy!

For the classic apple cinnamon option

  1. Place a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add diced apple and cook until soft, about 5 min. Add cinnamon, cranberries, and walnut to the pan. Cook for 1 more min. 
  2. Add to finished oats with remaining agave, mix, and enjoy!