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    Vegan Overnight Oats

    Published: Jun 9, 2020 Updated: Mar 29, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Overnight Oats

    Quick and easy vegan overnight oats with chia seeds and almond butter! Simple recipe for a healthy, nutritious and delicious breakfast.

    Vegan overnight oats topped with drizzled almond butter, blueberries and strawberries in a glass jar.

    Making up a batch of vegan overnight oats is as easy as just throwing all the ingredients into a jar, mixing it up and putting it in the fridge overnight. 

    And then when you get up the next day you have a grab and go breakfast option that is also super healthy and nutritious. 

    Yes you do eat it cold but somehow you don’t mind at all!

    It’s not the same as cooked oats exactly, it’s a little chewier but you’re not in any doubt that you’re eating rolled oats. And its surprisingly filling!

    Half a cup of rolled oats makes one portion, and it doesn’t look like all that much, but when you’re finished it you are totally satisfied.

    It’s also really versatile and you can mix up your flavors with different plant milks and nut butters and various toppings. 

    You’ll also love our vegan granola and vegan oatmeal bars.

    Vegan overnight oats in a glass jar.

    How To Make Vegan Overnight Oats

    Full measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is just a summary of the process to go along with the process photos. 

    • Add soy milk, almond butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon to a jar. 
    • Stir it. The almond butter will still be chunky and not properly mixed in but that is fine. 
    • Add in the rolled oats and stir them in. Make sure they are completely covered by the milk. 
    • Put the lid on the jar if you have a lid, or cover with cling film and place into the fridge and leave overnight. 
    • In the morning, add some fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, extra almond butter or whatever you fancy.
    Step by step process photo collage of making overnight oats.

    Ingredient Notes

    We used soy milk in these overnight oats, but any non-dairy milk will be great here and you can use different ones to create different flavors. Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, are all great options.

    Almond butter can of course be switched out for any nut butter. Peanut butter is going to be delicious but so will cashew nut butter, hazelnut butter, macadamia nut butter, the options are endless. And remember we have recipes for how to make your own almond butter, peanut butter and cashew butter.

    Chia seeds can be swapped for flaxseeds! 

    Maple syrup is just for sweetening, so you can leave it out if you prefer or use any sweetener of your choice. 

    Vegan overnight oats topped with fresh fruit in a glass jar.

    Serving Suggestions

    When it comes to serving your vegan overnight oats, you have endless options.

    We chose blueberries and sliced strawberries along with a drizzle of almond butter and some raw almonds, but any variety of fruits, nuts, seeds or dried fruits or chopped dates are all going to be excellent options for serving this and keeping things interesting. 

    Vegan overnight oats in a glass jar with a spoon.

    Make Ahead and Storing

    You can make up to 5 batches at once and then have your breakfasts sorted for 5 days in a row. 

    Spoonful of overnight oats above a glass jar.

    More Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    1. Super Eggy Vegan Tofu Scramble
    2. Vegan Pancakes
    3. Vegan Banana Bread
    4. Vegan Waffles
    5. Vegan Banana Pancakes
    6. Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan overnight oats in a glass jar.

    Vegan Overnight Oats

    Quick and easy vegan overnight oats with chia seeds and almond butter! Simple recipe for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 472kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Soy Milk (120ml) or other non dairy milk
    • 2 Tablespoon Almond Butter or other nut butter
    • ½ Tablespoon Chia Seeds
    • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Dash Cinnamon
    • ½ cup Rolled Oats (50g)
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    Instructions

    • Add the soy milk, almond butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon to a jar. Stir. The almond butter will stay chunky – this is fine.
    • Add in the rolled oats and stir in. Make sure all the oats are covered with the soy milk.
    • Put the lid on the jar if you have one or cover with cling film and place into the refrigerator and leave overnight.
    • The next morning serve with fresh chopped fruits, dried fruits, nuts, extra almond butter or whatever you fancy.

    Notes

    1. Use gluten-free rolled oats to ensure this meal is gluten-free.
    2. Prep time is just for mixing the oats and not for time spent in the fridge.
    3. This can also be served hot, just warm it in the microwave for a minute and stir well before adding fresh fruit on top.
    4. This recipe was first published in April 2017.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.4g | Protein: 14.7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 149mg | Fiber: 10.1g | Sugar: 18.4g
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Jana says

      October 08, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Hi there, can I make this without any nut butters?5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 09, 2020 at 9:09 am

        Sure!

        Reply
    2. Celia says

      June 10, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      I make my overnight oats very similar to this but I use powdered peanut butter to cut down on fat and replace the sweetener and vanilla with s dessert spoon of dried raisins or sultanas which plump up overnight to add a touch of sweetness and fibre.

      Reply
    3. Satin says

      June 10, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      Wowsers! It’s a 5 star review from me again! So delicious. I’m having this every day now.
      I halved the almond butter and maple syrup. Warmed it up slightly. Best overnight oats recipe ever (I’ve had some gloopy grey disasters in the past believe me ????). Thank you Alison!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 11, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that Satin, thank you!

        Reply
    4. iesaba says

      June 09, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Fantastic!

      Reply
    5. iesaba says

      June 09, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Sounds delish! Can hardly wait to try! I am concerned about the texture for my aging parent. How can I make the oats more softer and creamier? Or is this even an issue?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 09, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Hi there, it’s not an issue! The oats get very soft just from the soaking overnight, they absorb most of the plant milk and get very soft. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jessie says

      October 25, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Added granola, strawberries, and almonds in the morning and it was AMAZING!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 28, 2019 at 9:58 am

        Yay! Thanks so much Jessie. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sophie says

      May 14, 2019 at 3:25 am

      I thought that adding both the maple syrup and vanilla tasted too sweet, so I substituted both for agave instead. I also didn’t add the cinnamon, but it was delish!!!4 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 14, 2019 at 10:24 am

        So glad it was delish! Thanks for sharing Sophie. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lisa Christman says

      March 08, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Wow, this was TOO good! I added some banana in the morning and I felt like I was eating dessert.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        March 09, 2019 at 11:05 am

        Wonderful! Thanks so much for the great review! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Lauren says

      December 24, 2018 at 7:19 am

      Any ideas on how to lower the carbs? My dietician wants me to try for 30 carbs and 10 grams of protein at breakfast.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 24, 2018 at 8:47 am

        Hi Lauren, if you remove the maple syrup and just use stevia to sweeten it when (according to taste when you eat it), that will cut 13.2g of carbs from the total. So that is quite significant. Other than that the bulk of the carbs are from the oatmeal, so you could reduce the recipe slightly.

        Reply
    10. Nadine Baier says

      October 25, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Hello Alison,
      I just landed on your great blog and found this delicious Oats recipe 🙂

      I just love peanut butter 😀 I could bathe in it haha

      First of all thank you very much! You have a really great blog 🙂

      I am always looking for new recipes for delicious overnight oats. I’ll go shopping right now and try the recipe right tonight 🙂

      I still have a question: Should I always make the Oats fresh for the next day in the evening or can I prepare them for 2-3 days in advance?

      Greetings to Nadine,
      Nadine

      P.S.: My English isn’t the best, but I hope it’s enough 🙂

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 25, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        Hi Nadine, yes you can make them a few days in advance, no problem. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Mandy says

      May 29, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      Could this work with a mug? I lost my oat jar 🙁

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 30, 2018 at 6:59 am

        I’m sure it could! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jen says

      May 14, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      I was buying a bowl of almond butter oats almost daily for breakfast, and I finally decided “they can’t be that hard, I’ll find a recipe and make my own. I love your recipe! I use unsweetened almond milk and a little less maple syrup as I always want to add fruit, which is sweet enough. This is a great recipe, I’m so glad I stumbled across it!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 15, 2018 at 8:24 am

        So glad you stumbled across it too, it’s so easy to make your own! Thanks so much for posting! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Marida says

      January 21, 2018 at 8:55 am

      I’ve been making this almost every morning since my twins were born, it is ridiculously quick and easy but also really delicious and literally has been a life saver for me.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 21, 2018 at 3:56 pm

        That’s wonderful! I can imagine it’s entirely necessary to save time where possible when you have twins! I take my hat off to you that’s for sure! Thanks for sharing Marida. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Loretta says

      August 26, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      This is so yummy! In the morning I add slivered almonds or homemade granola for some crunch. Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 27, 2017 at 9:08 am

        Sounds delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Laura Rodriguez says

      May 03, 2017 at 11:51 am

      Just loved this Almond Butter overnight oats! Amazingly delicious!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 03, 2017 at 11:53 am

        Yay! So glad to hear you liked it Laura! Thanks for posting!

        Reply

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