Enjoy a jar of satisfying overnight oats for breakfast. These flavorful recipes contain at least 15 grams of protein per serving from oats as well as nuts, seeds, and dairy to keep you fuller longer. The protein in these dishes supports regular digestion, bone health, muscle recovery, and can also help you feel your best. Not to mention, overnight oats are easy to prepare several days in advance, so you’ll always have a morning meal ready to go.
You’ll love the taste and nutrition of our newest High Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. One reader was also so impressed with his popular Carrot Cake with Overnight Oats that he wrote, “I’ve made it twice and I’m about to go for a third time.”
carrot cake overnight oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Katherine Jessee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hogle
Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, I think so! This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats tastes like a classic dessert with a frosting-like layer, but with far less added sugar. I like to layer the frosting between the oatmeal layers, but you can put it all on top if you like.
Apple pie style overnight oats
What better way to welcome fall than with a cup of apple pie-inspired overnight oats in the morning? Prepare and save this easy breakfast ahead of time for busy work or school mornings. You can also use non-dairy milk instead of reduced-fat milk. If you want to make your oats even more sour, try kefir.
brownie butter overnight oats
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Do you like dessert for breakfast or dessert for breakfast? This brownie batter overnight oats recipe is the perfect delicious way to start or end your day. The melting chocolate shell on the surface adds texture and sweetness, making it fun to eat. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, mix the chocolate chips and cacao nibs directly into the oats.
High-Protein Strawberry and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Driesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell
These overnight oats are fortified with protein thanks to Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and soy milk, and contain 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit would work well in this easy-to-go breakfast.
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
These overnight oats are packed with classic strawberry cheesecake flavor, from the rich cream cheese layer to the sweet strawberry base, making them feel like the ultimate breakfast dessert. If strawberries aren’t at their peak, replace them with raspberries, blueberries, or chopped stone fruits like peaches or nectarines. You can also try frozen strawberries, but they may add more liquid to the mixture.
Snickers-style overnight oats
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please! High in fiber, Snickers-style overnight oatmeal has all the hallmarks of a famous candy bar. Crunchy peanuts, rich chocolate, and buttery caramel rest on soft, tangy oatmeal. Old-fashioned rolled oatmeal is perfect for this recipe because it retains its texture as it sits. You might be surprised to find chocolate chips and caramel sauce in this breakfast recipe, but we only use minimal amounts of each to recreate the taste of Snickers. However, added sugar is limited to 9 grams per serving. This is less than many sweet cereals and fruit-flavored yogurts.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Style Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These overnight oats recreate the flavor of your favorite candy. Chocolate is used in two ways. You can either mix it into your oats or melt it on top to mimic the shell of a peanut butter cup. The flaky sea salt on the surface brings out the sweetness. I used crunchy peanut butter here, but creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower butter would work just as well.
White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Katherine Jessee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Add a twist to overnight oats with these jars inspired by popular candy flavors. The white chocolate shell mimics the look of a peanut butter cup for a fun breakfast treat. Don’t forget the peanuts on top for an extra crunch! Substitute with your favorite milk or nut butter.
vanilla cranberry overnight oatmeal
Overnight oats simplify your morning routine while providing a hearty and nutritious breakfast. If you usually carry breakfast, you can prepare it in a 2-cup mason jar or other to-go container.
Overnight matcha oats and berries
Top matcha overnight oats with blueberries and raspberries for a quick and meal-prepared breakfast.
