Overnight oats are a hearty and satisfying make-ahead breakfast, perfect for busy mornings or for simplifying your everyday morning routine! Made with oats, chia seeds, and your choice of milk + yogurt, this overnight oats recipe can be customized based on whatever flavor combinations and toppings you prefer. 

Today I’m sharing the simple recipe that I use daily for my favorite overnight oats!

In my opinion, overnight oats are the perfect summer breakfast because they…

–> Taste amazing topped w/ the juiciest seasonal summer fruit.
–> Are nice and creamy and cold.
–> Provide a great boost of energy + nutrition to start the day.
–> Are made in advance, making getting breakfast together in the morning a breeze.
–> Need only a few simple ingredients to make!

Better yet, the flavor/topping combinations are endless!

This quick + easy recipe has been my go-to warmer weather breakfast for years. Now I even have Alec on board! 🙂

I prefer to enjoy my overnight oats post-run or walk. Topped with plenty of peanut butter (obviously!) and – to wash it all down – a refreshing glass of iced coffee with almond or chocolate cashew milk mixed in. But you do you!

Keep reading for your new favorite summer breakfast recipe!

I like generally like my breakfasts to be simple, filling, and absolutely delicious. These overnight oats fit the bill!

Typically I prepare our overnight oats in the morning for the next day. You could also make them the night before – whatever works for you and your schedule! Any way you go about it, you will have your overnight oats awaiting you in the morning. Excellent motivation for getting out of bed!

Then it’s simply add your preferred toppings, prepare your morning beverage of choice, and enjoy!

Overnight oats can be enjoyed while camping, in a grad school lecture hall, or at your everyday breakfast table!

What toppings should I add to my overnight oats??

SUCH a good question, as a quality combination of toppings is essential to an absolutely delicious and satisfying overnight oats breakfast experience!

While I encourage all the creativity of your heart’s desire, my go-to toppings are as follows:

–> Drizzle of sweetener // I like organic agave syrup, honey, or maple syrup
–> Plenty of nut butter // my go-tos are peanut or almond butter, but I also love sunflower seed butter and cashew butter
–> Fresh (or frozen/thawed) fruit! // whatever is in-season and sounding good to you

Some of my favorite overnight oat topping combinations:

–> Agave + peanut butter + strawberries and/or blueberries
–> Honey + almond butter + raspberries and/or blackberries
–> Honey + almond butter + peach slices
–> Agave + cashew butter + mango and/or blueberries
–> Agave + sunflower seed butter + berries

If I am out of fresh fruit, thawing some frozen strawberries or blueberries in the microwave also does the trick!

I buy pretty much all of my fresh/frozen fruits, nut butters, agave + maple syrups, oats, chia seeds, and almond milk at Costco. Other toppings/ingredients I tend to pick up at Trader Joe’s!

Other topping ideas to consider include: chocolate chips or cacao nibs, dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, crushed walnuts or pecans, coconut flakes, goji berries, and granola.

Libby’s Favorite Overnight Oats:

Preparation Time: 5 mins to assemble + overnight to chill/set
Yields: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
Dash cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tbsp plain whole milk yogurt (or yogurt of choice)

Directions:

1. Add dry ingredients (oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon) to a bowl or mason jar.
2. Add wet ingredients (milk, yogurt) and stir.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. In the morning, top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes:

• Adjust amount of milk based on how thick or liquidy you prefer your overnight oats texture to be. This can be trial and error! 🙂
• Overnight oats can be meal prepped and kept in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.