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Creamy Overnight Oats with Fruit and Nuts — Make Ahead Breakfast

This overnight oats recipe is one of my favorite easy breakfast options. Creamy and satisfying, it uses just three simple ingredients and is perfect for meal prep or make-ahead mornings.

A mason jar with overnight oats inside. There is a silver spoon drizzling peanut butter on top of the oats. There is an orange and a vase of pink tulips in the back.

I love this recipe because it’s quick to assemble and makes busy mornings much easier. Prepare several jars at once for a week of grab-and-go breakfasts, or make a single serving to enjoy tomorrow morning.

These oats are a great base for customization. Add fresh fruit, granola, nut butter, or make a peanut butter version. Stir in a scoop of vegan protein powder for extra protein and a more filling breakfast.

Ingredients

Three white glass jars. Each jar is labeled and filled with 1. plant-based yogurt, 2. Oatmeal, 3. Plant-Based Milk.
Ingredients

Oatmeal: Rolled oats are my preferred choice for texture and creaminess, but you can use any oats you like. Steel-cut oats can be used if you prefer a chewier result—adjust resting times accordingly.

Plant-Based Milk: Oat milk is a great match here because it yields a naturally creamy texture, but any plant-based milk will work.

Plant-Based Yogurt: Yogurt adds flavor and extra creaminess. Vanilla, peach, or blueberry dairy-free yogurts are excellent choices, but you can omit it if you prefer a lighter consistency.

See the recipe card below for exact quantities.

Instructions

4 images of step-by-step instructions. The first picture is a mason jar of uncooked oatmeal. The second is of a measuring cup pouring in vegan milk, the third is a spoon drizzling in vegan yogurt, and the fourth is of the mason jar with all contents well mixed.

This recipe is very simple to make:

  1. Pour your chosen oats into a container or mason jar.
  2. Add the plant-based milk.
  3. Stir in the plant-based yogurt.
  4. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour—preferably overnight.
  5. In the morning, stir, top with your favorite additions, and enjoy.
A clear glass filled with a parfait including a layer of overnight oatmeal, granola, blue spirulina yogurt, overnight oats, and a mixture of fresh fruit on top; kiwi berries, blueberries, and dragonfruit balls.

Substitutions and Additions

The recipe is intentionally simple so it’s easy to adapt:

  • Add protein with peanut or almond butter, plant-based protein powder, nuts, or seeds.
  • For extra sweetness or variety, use flavored plant-based milk or yogurt.
  • Swap oat milk for any plant milk you prefer, such as almond, soy, or cashew.
  • Omit the yogurt if you want a lighter texture—your oats will still be tasty, just a bit less creamy.
A picture of a clear mason jar with overnight oatmeal inside. A spoon is drizzling peanut butter on top. There are pink tulips and a sliced orange in the background.

Overnight Oats Recipe

This overnight oats recipe is creamy, simple, and made with just a few ingredients—perfect for quick breakfasts and meal prep.
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Resting Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 238 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt
  • 1 cup plant-based milk

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a covered container.
  2. Refrigerate for at least one hour, ideally overnight.
  3. Stir well before serving and add any desired toppings.

Notes

Rolled oats are my preference, but you can substitute other oat types. If using steel-cut oats, you may need to adjust resting time and texture.

I typically use unsweetened oat milk and a flavored plant-based yogurt for added taste. Store prepared oats in a covered container in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 238 kcal per serving

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