Overnight Oats 3 Ways
Easy, delicious, and perfect for prepping ahead. We eat oats every single day — they’re a total game changer if you’re trying to eat well on a budget. They’re super versatile, full of slow-release energy, and overnight oats are brilliant because you can prep them aheadStart with the base oats mixture, then add one of the three flavour variations — all ready to grab and go the next morning.
Takes 4 hours 5 minutes
Serves 3
Ingredients
Base Oats Mixture
- 50 g ½ cup rolled oats
- 120 ml ½ cup plant-based milk
- 10 g 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
- Small pinch of sea salt
Mixed Berry Bliss
- 75 g ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice optional, if berries are tart
- Optional topping: a spoonful of plant-based yoghurt
Chocolate Coconut Crunch
- 1 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup or 1 mashed date
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut or coconut yoghurt
- Optional topping: crushed nuts or dark chocolate chips
Mango & Lime
- 75 g ½ cup chopped fresh or frozen mango
- Zest of ½ lime or a small squeeze of juice
- Optional: 1 tbsp coconut yoghurt or a few chopped mint leaves
Instructions
- Add the base ingredients to a jar or container.
- Stir in the ingredients for your chosen flavour variation.
- Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, give it a good stir and add any optional toppings before serving.
- Enjoy cold, or warm slightly if preferred.