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Vegan Overnight Oats
Ravi Yadav

Creamy Vegan Overnight Oats: The Ultimate 5-Minute Breakfast

If you want a quick, healthy, and tasty breakfast that doesn't need to be cooked. Vegan Overnight Oats are the best meal prep hack for busy mornings.
This recipe makes a creamy, pudding-like breakfast that is full of fiber and plant-based protein. It's great for when you're in a hurry to get to work or just want a lazy Sunday morning. The best part? You do all the work the night before in less than five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings: 1 People
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 283
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned) Avoid instant oats as they can get too mushy
  • 1/2 Cup Dairy-Free Milk Almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk all work great)
  • 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds This is the secret ingredient for that thick, pudding texture
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup or Agave Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pinch of Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Jar

Method
 

Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mason jar or a small bowl, add your rolled oats, chia seeds, and the pinch of salt. Give it a quick stir to ensure the seeds are distributed evenly.
Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Pour in your choice of dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Mix well
  1. Stir everything thoroughly. Make sure there are no clumps of chia seeds at the bottom of the jar. If you are using a mason jar with a lid, you can just seal it and shake it vigorously.
Refrigerate
  1. Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight (hence the name!). This allows the oats to soften and the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
Add Toppings & Serve
  1. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, a drizzle of nut butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy cold straight from the jar!

Notes

Ingredients & Calories (Approx.)

Rolled oats – ½ cup
  • ~150 calories
Dairy-free milk – ½ cup
  • Unsweetened almond milk: ~15 calories
    (If soy ~40, oat ~60, coconut beverage ~45)
Chia seeds – 1 tablespoon
  • ~60 calories
Maple syrup or agave – 1 tablespoon
  • ~52 calories
Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon
  • ~6 calories
Salt
  • 0 calories

Total Calories (Base Recipe)

Using unsweetened almond milk:
≈ 283 calories per serving

If you use a different milk

  • With soy milk: ~310 calories
  • With oat milk: ~330 calories
  • With coconut milk beverage: ~320 calories

Optional Toppings (Add-ons)

For reference:
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter: ~95 calories
  • ½ banana: ~50 calories
  • ½ cup berries: ~30–40 calories
  • 1 tablespoon nuts: ~45–60 calories