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These overnight oats start with a creamy, make-ahead base and branch into three flavorful variations you can prep for the week. Pick your favorite or rotate all three for easy, grab-and-go breakfasts.
I'll never get tired of overnight oats. It's the ultimate meal-prepping breakfast hack.
Once you make the foundation, you can spin it into any flavor you're craving: bright lemon-blueberry, jammy raspberry, or cozy carrot-cake oats. These chilled, make-ahead oatmeal jars are for those busy mornings when you just need something nourishing waiting for you in the fridge.
Overnight Oats Base
At the core of all three flavors is a smooth oat and chia base. The Greek yogurt provides richness and protein, while the almond milk keeps the mixture light. The oats and chia seeds contribute to a thick texture. I also like to add pure maple syrup for sweetness.
I've tried many variations, but this one base consistently delivers the best meal-prep texture every time.
The overnight oats base measurements are below on the recipe card.
Raspberry Jam Overnight Oats
For raspberry jam, mash ½ cup raspberries on the bottom of a jar, then stir in 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
Let the mixture thicken for 10 minutes. Top with the overnight oats base (see recipe card). Top with fresh raspberries.
Blueberry & Lemon Overnight Oats
Start with the usual base, then stir in the zest of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ⅓ cup blueberries. Garnish with fresh blueberries on top. Chill overnight, and gently stir before enjoying.
Carrot Cake (Morning Glory) Overnight Oats
These carrot cake oats start with the same base. Stir in ⅓ cup finely grated carrot, 1 tablespoon raisins (or dried cherries), 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, a couple dashes of my signature sweet spice blend (or cinnamon), 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes, and the zest of ½ orange.
Garnish with chopped walnuts and coconut flakes. Chill overnight.
Meal-Prep Tips
- Use airtight jars to keep your oats fresh and prevent flavors from blending too early.
- Scale easily: double or triple the base recipe and portion into jars for the whole week.
Meal Prep Jars
I used these glass jars with airtight lids for these overnight oats. The wide mouths make layering easy, and the airtight lids keep these oats fresh for days. Perfect for the busy grab-and-go mornings.
Buy Now → Once you master these overnight oats, you can experiment with other easy make-ahead breakfasts for a full week of variety. Let me know which flavor was your favorite in the comments.
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Overnight Oats Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (scale up as needed) 1x
Description
Creamy, make-ahead overnight oats with a simple base you can transform into Lemon & Blueberry, Raspberry Chia Jam, or Carrot Cake flavors.
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a jar or container.
- Stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
Raspberry Chia Jam
Mash ½ cup raspberries with 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds at the bottom of the jar. Layer the overnight oats base on top. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Lemon & Blueberry
Add the zest of ½ lemon and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the overnight oats base. Garnish with ⅓ cup blueberries on top (or mix them in).
Carrot Cake (Morning Glory)
Stir in ⅓ cup of finely grated carrot, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon of raisins (or dried cherries), a few dashes of house-made spice blend (or cinnamon), and the zest of ½ an orange to the overnight oats base. Garnish with walnuts or extra orange zest on top.
Notes
Nutrition information reflects the base overnight oats only (oats, milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt). Add-ins or flavor variations will change the values.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Prep / Meal Prep Recipes
- Method: No-cook / Overnight
- Cuisine: American / Breakfast
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