Overnight Oats Recipe
Vegan - overnight oats soaked with almond milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Served with a topping of fruit. *Fruit selection rotates daily*
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Ingredients
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Base overnight oats
Optional mix-ins (choose any, add to base before soaking or layer at service)
Topping (fruit rotates daily)
Method
Prepare base
- 1
Combine dry ingredients
In a jar or airtight container (at least 16-oz capacity), add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds and a pinch of fine sea salt. If using cinnamon, cocoa powder, or protein powder as a mix-in, add it now and stir briefly to distribute.
- 2
Add liquids and sweetener
Pour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk into the jar, then add 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the oats and chia seeds are fully moistened and there are no dry pockets. Scrape sides of the jar with a spoon to combine any mix-ins like almond butter.
- 3
Adjust consistency
If you prefer a thinner texture, add an extra 1-3 tablespoons (15-45 ml) almond milk and stir. For thicker oats, leave as-is. The chia seeds will thicken the mixture as it chills.
- 4
Soak overnight
Seal the jar or container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally 8–12 hours. During the first hour you can give it another quick stir to prevent clumping, then let it sit undisturbed.
Finish and serve
- 5
Remove the jar from the refrigerator. Stir the oats once more to loosen the texture. Taste and adjust sweetness with up to 1 teaspoon additional maple syrup if desired.
- 6
Top the oats with 3 ounces of fresh seasonal fruit (daily selection). If using banana, slice and layer on top; for berries or diced fruit, scatter evenly. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon toasted chopped nuts or seeds if desired for crunch.
- 7
Serve chilled. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days. If storing longer, add fresh fruit only when ready to eat to preserve texture and flavor.