Overnight Oats | Five Flavor Combinations

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Overnight Oats are simple to prep, portable, and infinitely customizable.
Pictured: Overnight Oats w/ Strawberry Jam, Fresh Blueberries, Honey, and Coconut
Pictured: Overnight Oats w/ Strawberry Jam, Fresh Blueberries, Honey, and Coconut


This is my base recipe that I start all flavor combinations with. Read on for five flavor combination ideas or create your own!

    Yield: (3) 2/3 cup servings*
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: Overnight in Fridge

Ingredients
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
  • 3 tbsp ground flax seed (optional)
  • 1 cup plain or flavored yogurt (optional)
  • tiny pinch of salt
Directions
  1. Evenly divide ingredients across 3 1-cup containers** (1/3 c. oats, 1/3 cup milk, 1T flax seed, 1/3 c. yogurt, pinch of salt). 
  2. Stir to combine ingredients.
  3. Add mix-ins if desired.
  4. Refrigerate overnight. These are best consumed within 3-4 days.
*For a larger serving, increase to 1/2 cup increments.
**I use 1/2 pint mason jars.

Flavor Combinations

Blueberry Coconut 

To each jar add:
  • 2 tbsp frozen blueberries or 1 tbsp blueberry jam
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/8  tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Strawberry Vanilla Walnut

To each jar add:
  • 1 tbsp strawberry jam
  • 2 diced frozen strawberries (optional)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/8th tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Cinnamon Swirl

To each jar add:
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8th tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans
Peanut Butter Butterscotch Swirl

To each jar add:
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp peanut butter and 1 tbsp butterscotch chips. Microwave in 10 second increments, stiring each time until combined. Add mixture to jar.
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
Apple Pie

 To each jar add:
  • 1/8 of an apple, diced into small pieces and/or 2 tbsp apple sauce
  • 1/8th tsp cinnamon
  • sprinkle or nutmeg
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/8th tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans
Make it Your Own

Use your fridge and pantry as inspiration. That last spoonful of jam? Crystallized bottle of honey? Half of a pear that a bit soft? Don't be afraid to mix and match!

Overnight Oats are the perfect vehicle for endless combinations of flavor. Use the Flavor Combination Basics as a guide to help you find your favorite flavor profile.

Flavor Combination Basics:
  • Primary Flavor: jams, nut butters, fruit (fresh or frozen)
  • Spices: vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice
  • Sweet: maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, jam
  • Texture: nuts, coconut, dried fruits
If your into savory oatmeal instead of sweet, stick to the same basic principles above, but replace the sweet with a savory element, and the primary flavor and spices to suit your tastes.

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