Simple Overnight Oats 3-Ways!

January 24, 2022

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Shanika | Orchids + Sweet Tea

If you're a lover of overnight oats then these Simple Overnight Oats---3 ways is just the thing for you! With virtually no cook time and just a few ingredients, you can have your breakfast ready to eat on any given morning in an array of fun, tasty flavors for the entire family!

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Simple Overnight Oats 3-Ways!

Simply assemble these Overnight Oats---3 Ways earlier on in the week and you have a week’s worth of breakfast prepped and ready to go. I will show you my speedy technique of how to make the best overnight oats and the flavor possibilities are endless-----starting with the following: Sugar Cookie, Caramel Latte and Strawberry Shortcake. Vegan and Gluten-Free options available.

Small glasses of overnight oats on a white table

I personally love overnight oats (especially when done 3-ways) because they offer something for everyone. Oats and seeds are ultra nutritious, so you are getting a healthy breakfast made from whole ingredients.

Oats offer fiber and protein, keeping you full all the way until lunch. Plus, the best overnight oats offer tons of flavor, from sugar cookie to strawberry shortcake! With oatmeal, you can have all the flavors of your favorite dessert without all of the sugar and empty carbs. Sounds like a win, right? I agree!

When it comes to overnight oats, I even created this How To Make the Best Overnight Oats article so that you can understand the ins and outs of creating a deliciously unique quick breakfast.

Health Benefits of Overnight Oats

Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast consisting of whole grains, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats are a whole grain that comes in gluten-free varieties, so they are safe for gluten-sensitive folks.

For the most bang for your nutritional buck, be sure to buy gluten-free certified whole rolled oats. The more whole the oats are, the more vitamins and minerals they contain.

Benefits to eating oats include weight loss, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and lower blood sugar levels. Regularly eating oats is also linked to lowered cholesterol levels. Whole grains are an essential part of an everyday diet, so don’t skip on the oats!

Quality oatmeal is the most important part of creating the best oats, but you also need other healthy ingredients to add to your mix. It doesn’t matter what diet or lifestyle you stick to.

Vegans, gluten-sensitive, and other dieters can all enjoy this healthy breakfast. You can make your overnight oats taste like anything! For example, if you love chocolate, adding cocoa powder and maple syrup makes for a healthy, yet sweet oatmeal!

Simple Overnight Oats 3-Ways!

Ingredients in Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats

FOR OVERNIGHT OATS:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup Almond milk
2 Tablespoons Agave syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar cookie blend
½ cup rainbow sprinkles

TOPPINGS:

Whipped cream
Crushed sugar cookies
Rainbow sprinkles

Ingredients in Caramel Latte Overnight Oats

FOR OVERNIGHT OATS:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup Almond milk
2 Tablespoons Agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup cold brew
⅓ cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought (divided)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

TOPPINGS:

Whipped cream
Caramel sauce, for drizzle

For this next overnight oats recipe, I'm truly excited because I am obsessed with strawberries! Anyone else? Well, if you're like me then I'm sure that you're happy about the fact that strawberry season starts soon and I am thrilled! Since Valentine's Day is coming up shortly----you can definitely make something healthier and just as romantic as these overnight oats if you'd like.

If you're looking to learn more about when strawberry season exactly happens, how to tell the difference between wild vs. store-bought, etc.-----be sure to check out my article on Strawberry Season: The Benefits + Strawberry Recipes to Match.

Ingredients in Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats

FOR OVERNIGHT OATS:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup Almond milk
2 Tablespoons Agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal
Pinch of ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, de-stemmed + sliced
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice

TOPPINGS:

Granola
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Greek yogurt

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Simple Overnight Oats 3-Ways!

January 24, 2022 •

By Shanika

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 8 5

Serves: Serving Each

Units:

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Ingredients

SUGAR COOKIE:

1 cup organic rolled oats (You can use certified GF if desired!)
1 cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
2 Tbsps Agave syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
2 tsps cinnamon sugar cookie blend (I love Primal Palate)
½ cup rainbow sprinkles

TOPPING #1:

Whipped cream
Crushed sugar cookies (See Notes for homemade version!)
Rainbow sprinkles

CARAMEL LATTE:

1 cup organic rolled oats (You can use certified GF if desired!)
1 cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
2 Tbsps Agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup cold brew
⅓ cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought (divided) (See Notes!)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

TOPPING #2:

Whipped cream
Caramel sauce, for drizzle

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE:

1 cup organic rolled oats
1 cup Almond milk
2 Tbsps Agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
Pinch of ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, de-stemmed + sliced
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice

TOPPING #3:

Granola
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Greek yogurt

Instructions

TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIE OVERNIGHT OATS:

Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Tightly cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
To serve (hot or cold), add oats to a bowl or mason jar and top it with whipped cream and crushed sugar cookies, if desired.

TO MAKE CARAMEL LATTE OVERNIGHT OATS:

Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Tightly cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
To serve (hot or cold), add oats to a bowl or mason jar and top it with caramel sauce and whipped cream, if desired.

TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE OVERNIGHT OATS:

Add all ingredients (except for sliced strawberries) to a medium-size bowl, stirring together until well combined.
Tightly cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
To serve (hot or cold), add half of the sliced strawberries to the bottom of a bowl or mason jar, followed by the oats and top it with yogurt, strawberries, and granola, if desired.
Bon Appetit!

Tips & Tricks

STORAGE: Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep for the week!
SWEETENER: Instead of Agave, you can simply use pure maple syrup or applesauce (where taste is best).
MILK: You can use your favorite plant-based milk, whether Soy, Oat, Coconut, Flax milk, etc.
CARAMEL SAUCE: To make your own caramel sauce, see this recipe.
SUGAR COOKIES: To make your own sugar cookies, see this recipe.
GRANOLA: If you're looking for a great store-bought granola, I love using Purely Elizabeth's line of granolas.
VEGAN OPTIONS: To make these overnight oats vegan, simply substitute needed ingredients for vegan-friendly ones (i.e. whipped cream, caramel sauce, sprinkles, yogurt, etc).
NUTRITION: Facts are for Sugar Cookie oats, no toppings.