Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

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Full of delicious flavor, this overnight oats with almond milk recipe is a tasty make-ahead breakfast that only takes a couple of minutes to prepare! It’s the perfect grab-and-go breakfast that makes busy mornings easier.

I love overnight oats. It’s so easy to whip up in a few seconds, and then into the fridge it goes. Then like magic, the next morning, this almond milk overnight oats is ready to be enjoyed!

Close view of a jar of overnight oats with almond milk with blueberries on top with more jars in the back with raspberries on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This almond milk overnight oats recipe is a time and money saver. You simply take a couple of minutes to mix everything together, and rolled oats are a great budget-friendly ingredient.
It’s a healthy and nutritious way to start off the day! Between the rolled oats, almond butter, and chia seeds, you’ll have a nutrient-packed breakfast! Almond milk is also rich in magnesium and vitamin E, so it’s a nice addition to your breakfast.
It’s a great grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make overnight oats with almond milk.

rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats. Instant oats and quick oats do not hold up as well, so I do not prefer the texture.
chia seeds — chia seeds come in both black and white seeds, but there is no difference in nutritional content. They’re also an excellent source of plant-based protein! When they absorb the almond milk, it helps thicken the overnight oats.
milk — I’m using almond milk for the liquid for the overnight oats. You can use homemade almond milk or store-bought almond milk.
maple syrup — you can use maple syrup or honey to sweeten the overnight oats. Make sure you use real maple syrup and not pancake syrup.
yogurt — to help with the creaminess, the yogurt works together with the chia seeds to give the overnight oats a creamy texture. If you don’t have yogurt, applesauce, or mashed bananas can help with giving the oats their creamy texture. You can use regular or plant-based yogurt. You can also use almond-flavored yogurt for even more almond flavor.
almond butter — I like the healthy fats and protein that almond butter provides. It also makes the overnight oats a little more creamy. You can also use peanut butter or another nut butter.

How to Make Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

Set of two photos showing rolled oats, chia seed, yogurt, almond butter, and almond milk added to a bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and almond butter.

Set of two photos showing overnight oats with almond milk mixed together in a bowl and a jar of it with blueberries on top.

Mix until well combined.
Cover with a lid or plastic and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to eat, serve with toppings of choice, such as jam, berries, nuts, or more almond butter.

Almond milk overnight oats with a raspberry.

Recipe Tips and Notes

Make sure you don’t add your toppings too early. I like to add the toppings right as I’m about to serve.
For an on-to-go meal, I like to store the protein overnight oats in mason jars. 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jars are great if you plan on adding toppings, so you don’t spill anything. I also LOVE a good weck jar. They’re so pretty.
Make sure to stir the overnight oats well, as chia seeds can clump up.
The runnier the almond butter, the easier it is to stir into the overnight oats. You can also warm up the almond butter a bit to make it runnier.

A jar of almond milk overnight oats topped with two blueberries.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: store the overnight oats without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezer: to freeze overnight oats, portion out the oats in small containers, then freeze! Thaw the overnight oats in the fridge for 6-8 hours/overnight before you’d like to eat them. You can store water-based overnight oats in the freezer for up to 2 months.

A jar of overnight oats with almond milk with a raspberry on top.

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook method of making oatmeal! It’s made by soaking rolled oats in some liquid overnight, so they become soft and digestible.

Can I heat up overnight oats?

Not a fan of cold overnight oats? No biggie! You can microwave the almond milk overnight oats until warmed through before enjoying it for breakfast.

Are overnight oats healthy?

I would consider overnight oats to be healthy as they’re rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They also contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals! Chia seeds are also rich in nutrients such as antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Can I use steel-cut oats?

While you can use steel-cut oats, keep in mind that they will need to be soaked longer and will be dense and chewy in comparison. This recipe, in particular, uses rolled oats, so I recommend following the recipe if this is your first time making overnight oats.

A jar of overnight oats with frozen fruit with a spoon inside and mixed berries on top.

Want another overnight oats recipe? Try my overnight oats with frozen fruit recipe.