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With endless options to customise, this is a perfect oats mixture base for overnight oats. It is tasty, creamy and packed with nutrition.
Why should you make this
It :
requires no cooking
is something you can make the previous night, saving you time in the morning
is quick and easy to make
requires less than 7 ingredients
highly versatile
is great for gut health
and, is vegan, gluten-free and, dairy-free.
This recipe can be used as a base, no matter what flavour of overnight oats you are craving.
What ingredients do you need
Rolled oats (gluten-free if possible)
Almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
Coconut yogurt (or any yogurt of your choice)
Chia seeds
Maple syrup
Vanilla essence (optional)
Peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice (optional)
How to make it
Just mix all ingredients, and that’s it! Your overnight oats base mixture is ready.
Before mixing 
After mixing
Store it overnight or up to 6 hours in the fridge. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, homemade fruit compote, nuts or seeds on the following day, just before serving. Get creative with the flavor combinations and enjoy a delicious breakfast the next day.
Serving options
Use this oats mixture to make Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Mixed Berry Overnight Oats, Pear and Blueberry Overnight Oats or add your favourite toppings. I look for freshness, crunch, and any complementary spices or additions that add the extra flavor.
Some of my favorite toppings are:
- Fresh fruit slices such as bananas, apples, strawberries, raspberries, pears, pineapples, kiwis, cherries, or any fresh seasonal fruit that you can find.
- For the crunch – toasted and cooled nuts such as sliced or slivered almonds, pecans, pistachios, lightly toasted shredded or sliced coconut, goji berries, cacao nibs, chopped dates, raisins, cranberries, dried apricots, chopped dark chocolate, toasted and cooled sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or linseeds.
- For extra flavour – cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, vanilla, cacao powder, protein powder for added protein, almond butter or any other nut butter.
Storage instructions
Store the oats mixture overnight or up to 6 hours in the fridge and enjoy with your favorite topping on the following day.
Oats mixture for overnight oats will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, though best the next morning.
You can also freeze the oats mixture in an airtight container, and it stays fresh for up to 2 and a half months. Just take it out of the freezer an hour before you plan to eat, and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
If you try this recipe, please let me know in the comments and don’t forget to leave a rating. I love hearing from you!
Recipe
Oats mixture base for overnight oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats gluten-free if possible
- 1 cup Almond milk or any plant-based milk of your choice
- ½ cup Coconut yogurt or any yogurt of your choice
- 2 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla essence optional
- 1 tablespoon Peanut butter optional
Instructions
- Just mix all ingredients, and that's it! Your oats mixture for overnight oats is ready.
- Store it overnight or up to 6 hours in the fridge. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, homemade fruit compote, nuts or seeds on the following day, just before serving. Get creative with the flavor combinations and enjoy a delicious breakfast the next day.
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