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Make breakfast for the week in about 5 minutes with this Vanilla Overnight Oats recipe. It’s creamy, simple, and made with everyday ingredients – rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla yogurt, chia seeds, and real vanilla extract.
This healthy vanilla overnight oats recipe is filled with whole grains, fiber, healthy fats, and protein, and it’s incredibly affordable – each jar costs about $0.50 to make. Enjoy it as-is with a drizzle of maple syrup, or use it as a base to add protein powder, superfoods, fruit, nuts, or coconut. It’s the kind of breakfast that’s easy to prep, easy to love, and easy to customize.
Quick Look at This Recipe
- Prep Time: Less than 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 5 minutes (+ overnight soak)
- Servings: 1 (easy to scale)
- Method: No-cook
- Flavor & Texture: Creamy, lightly sweet, classic vanilla
Cheap, Easy & Healthy!
I make a lot of overnight oats recipes – many inspired by dessert flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Almond Joy Overnight Oats, and Brownie Batter Overnight Oats. But when I want something simple, reliable, and done in minutes, I always come back to this vanilla overnight oats recipe.
This is the recipe I make when I want breakfast handled for the week without thinking too hard. It uses basic pantry ingredients, comes together in under five minutes, and costs next to nothing to make. I’ll usually prep a few jars on Sunday and then switch up the toppings during the week so breakfast never feels boring.
It’s also a great option if you’re trying to use overnight oats to eat healthier without overcomplicating things. Each jar is filled with whole grains, fiber, and protein that actually keep you full. You can keep it simple with maple syrup, or build it up with fruit, nuts, nut butter, or protein powder depending on what you’re craving that day.
If you’re looking for a no-fail, flexible breakfast you can make on autopilot — this one’s it.
Enjoy,
Ingredients
You’ll find the full ingredient list in the recipe card below. These notes will help you get the best results.
- Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) work best for overnight oats. They soften perfectly without turning mushy. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if that matters for you, choose certified gluten-free oats to avoid cross-contamination.
- Almond milk keeps this recipe light and dairy-free, but any non-dairy or dairy milk works.
- Vanilla yogurt makes these overnight oats extra creamy and boosts protein. I love using Siggi’s vanilla yogurt because it’s lower in sugar and higher in protein than many brands. You can also use plain yogurt to reduce sugar even more.
- Chia seeds add fiber, protein, omega-3s, and help create that thick, pudding-like texture.
- Pure vanilla extract adds a little extra vanilla — just ¼ teaspoon makes a big difference.
Make-ahead Tips
For the week: Overnight oats are a natural meal prep breakfast. Prep jars the night before or make 3–5 jars on Sunday. In the morning, add sweetener, adjust the liquid if needed, and enjoy.
For the freezer: To freeze overnight oats, combine all ingredients except the milk in jars or freezer-safe bags and freeze. When ready to eat, add milk and refrigerate overnight. This is one of my favorite ways to stay stocked with easy breakfasts.
Vanilla Overnight Oats
Make breakfast for the week in about 5 minutes with this Vanilla Overnight Oats recipe. It’s creamy, simple, and made with everyday ingredients – rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla yogurt, chia seeds, and real vanilla extract.This healthy vanilla overnight oats recipe is filled with whole grains, fiber, healthy fats, and protein, and it’s incredibly affordable – each jar costs about $0.50 to make. Enjoy it as-is with a drizzle of maple syrup, or use it as a base to add protein powder, superfoods, fruit, nuts, or coconut. It’s the kind of breakfast that’s easy to prep, easy to love, and easy to customize.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: overnight oats vanilla, overnight oats vanilla almond milk, vanilla overnight oats, vanilla overnight oats recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk can use coconut milk or dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup sigi’s vanilla yogur or any greek yogurt.
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
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Place Into a 16-ounce mason jar, or another glass container, the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and pure vanilla extract.
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Stir ingredients together until combined and the oats are completely covered in liquid.
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Tightly place the lid on and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 5 hours.
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Remove the lid and stir in 1-2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup. If the oats are a little on the thick side then stir in a splash or 2 of additional milk.
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Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
How to Meal Prep
Overnight oats are a natural meal prep breakfast recipe.
All you need to do is put the jars together the night before and let them sit overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, add your sweetener and some extra liquid, and enjoy.
3-4 jars of overnight oats can be made ahead of time.
How to Freeze
One of the ways I freezer overnight oats is to put all the ingredients together into a baggy or jar, minus the liquid, and freeze. This assures I have all the ingredients needed ahead of time and the only item I need to pick up from the store is almond or coconut milk.
Favorite overnight oats toppings
Fresh fruit – Bananas, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries are delicious in this vanilla overnight oats recipe. Chopped apples, peaches, kiwi, and just about any fruit will be tasty.
Dried fruit – cranberries, cherries, blueberries, and other dried fruits add another layer of texture and flavor.
Nuts – Pecans, almonds, and cashews give this recipe a nice crunch and flavor.
Nut butter – Stir in some peanut butter, almond, cashew, or any nut butter for added protein and flavor.
Shredded coconut – Sprinkle on top or stir in shredded coconut for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g
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About Tammy Overhoff
Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. Check out my online shop Reset & Flourish for all of my eBooks, Guides, and Bundles!
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