When I first heard about overnight oatmeal, I was SO confused. I didn’t understand if you were supposed to eat it hot, or cold. Some recipes called for so many ingredients, like chia seeds or non-dairy yogurt, and they seemed anything but simple! I know a lot of people love chia seeds, but I am not one of them… They remind me of tapioca pudding, which I’ve also never liked. My take on overnight oats hardly even qualifies as a recipe, it’s so simple! But if you are like me, and you are on the lookout for a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast in the morning, these simple vegan overnight oats just may be the solution. Whether you are rushing to work, or you are home with small children demanding your early morning attention, it can be difficult to nourish yourself well as the day begins. Let me help you! 🙂
The best containers for overnight oats:
These Ball Mason Pint Sized Jars are inexpensive and widely available. They are just perfect for overnight oats, and they come with lids. You can also use any kind of small container, or even just a cereal bowl and cover it with plastic wrap overnight. You don’t need anything special to make these!
Here’s the ridiculously easy process to making vegan overnight oats:
Add 1/2 cup rolled oats to a small jar or container.
Pour 1/2 cup non-dairy milk of choice into jar with the oats. I prefer Silk Soy Vanilla Milk, but you can use coconut, almond, cashew, even oat milk if you want. It can be sweetened or unsweetened, depending on your preferences.
Cover the jar (or jars if making a few at a time). Refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, your oats will be tender and will have absorbed most of the liquid. They can be eaten cold or hot, your choice! In the winter, I prefer a warm breakfast, so I simply microwave the oats for about 1 minute, then add my toppings. Top your vegan overnight oats with whatever you like. My favorite combination is fresh or frozen blueberries, chopped walnuts, dates, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Other yummy combinations:
Raisins, walnuts, sprinkle of cinnamon Chopped fresh apple, walnuts, sprinkle of cinnamon Peanut butter + banana
Meal Prep with Simple Vegan Overnight Oats
You can make several of these jars at a time and have breakfast ready for the whole work week! Simply prep 5 jars on Sunday evening, and grab a jar each morning, along with your toppings of choice. See how creamy and delicious these are? I hope you enjoy!
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