These healthy overnight oatmeal recipes make for a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week. If you’re looking for a healthy start to the day, overnight oatmeal in a jar is a fun way to get off on the right foot. By mixing and matching different fruit and nut combinations, you won’t tire of this convenient breakfast-on-the-go option.
I’m always looking for quick and easy protein-packed foods when I’m short on time. Healthy Overnight Oatmeal has become my best friend in the morning because I can just grab a jar from my refrigerator and breakfast is served.
Fresh fruit and nuts add fiber and nutrients as well as color, flavor and crunch, and unsweetened Silk Original Soymilk provides 8 grams of heart-healthy, plant powered protein. We have dairy intolerances in our family, so Silk Original Soymilk provides a great dairy-free alternative that’s non-GMO, naturally low in saturated fat, has no cholesterol, and tastes creamy and delicious.
What I love about healthy overnight oatmeal recipes is that you can make a batch of it at the beginning of the week and have enough to grab-and-go for the entire week. There’s no cooking involved. You can even add the fruit ahead of time to save an extra step in the morning.
I’ve come up with twenty healthy overnight oatmeal recipe combinations that will keep breakfast exciting for weeks on end (scroll down to the end of this post for all the combinations and nutrition facts). I’ll be making batches of these for my husband to take to work this summer – they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
These healthy overnight oats will give you enough energy pre-workout, fill your belly in the morning before work, and would make a great afternoon snack to tide you over until dinnertime. Each jar packs a punch of protein and fiber to keep you fueled up and control “hanger.”
Healthy Overnight Oatmeal
Try different combinations of fruits and nuts for something different each day.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups oatmeal quick or rolled
- 2 1/2 cups soy milk or almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 5 tablespoons chia seeds
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
Toppings
- 2 1/2 cups fresh fruit
- 5 tablespoons nuts toasted
Instructions
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Scoop 1/2 cup oatmeal into each of 5 mason jars (I used 1/2 pint jars). Add 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla to each jar. Stir contents of each jar; cover and refrigerate overnight. Top each jar with 1/2 cup of fruit and 1 tablespoon of nuts.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition values do not include fruit or nuts as calorie count depends on the fruits and nuts you choose.
20 Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes
Make the basic Overnight Oatmeal recipe and try any or all of these healthy overnight oatmeal recipes. Since I serve fruit to my kids at dinnertime, I just save 1/2 cup of fruit for my overnight oats for the next morning.
1. Cherry Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen), 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (331 calories; 10.4 g fiber; 12.6 g protein)
2. Blueberry Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (294 calories; 7.1 g fiber; 11.1 g protein)
3. Blackberry Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup blackberries, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (283 calories; 9.5 g fiber; 10.6 g protein)
4. Papaya Coconut Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced papaya, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (307 calories; 7.4 g fiber; 11.2 g protein)
5. Cantaloupe Hazelnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon hazelnuts (276 calories; 6.4 g fiber; 10.7 g protein)
6. Kiwi Coconut Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup sliced kiwi, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (313 calories; 8.1 g fiber; 11.6 g protein)
7. Peach Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced peaches, 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (273 calories; 7 g fiber; 11.1 g protein)
8. Cranberry Walnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (add to oatmeal mixture and soak overnight to rehydrate), 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts (274 calories; 5.9 g fiber; 10.1 g protein)
9. Strawberry Pumpkin Seed Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (353 calories; 10.5 g fiber; 15.2 g protein)
10. Pear Pistachio Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped pears, 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios (324 calories; 8.6 g fiber; 12.1 g protein)
11. Apple Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (285 calories; 7.2 g fiber; 9.8 g protein)
12. Raspberry Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almond (319 calories; 12.9 g fiber; 12.7 g protein)
13. Mango Coconut Macadamia Nut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped mango, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon macadamia nuts (364 calories; 10.3 g fiber; 11.9 g protein)
14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oatmeal– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter), 1/2 cup sliced banana (371 calories; 8.4 g fiber; 13.7 g protein)
15. Date Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 2 tablespoons chopped dates, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (331 calories; 7.6 g fiber; 10.2 g protein)
16. Apricot Pistachio Overnight Oatmeal– 1/2 cup diced apricot, 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios (322 calories; 8 g fiber; 13 g protein)
17. Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Seed Overnight Oatmeal – 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin spice, 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (307 calories; 7.7 g fiber; 13.9 g protein)
18. Pineapple Macadamia Nut Overnight Oatmeal  – 1/2 cup chopped pineapple, 1 tablespoon toasted macadamia nuts (307 calories; 6.9 g fiber; 10.1 g protein)
19. Banana Walnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup sliced bananas, 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts (317 calories; 7.4 g fiber; 10.9 g protein)
20. Nectarine Hazelnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped nectarines, 1 tablespoon toasted hazelnuts (281 calories; 6.9 g fiber; 10.8 g protein)
I hope you enjoy these healthy overnight oatmeal recipes. What’s your favorite combination?
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
yay this is awesome! I am always looking for new ways to make overnight oats! pinning!
Thanks Rachel – there are so many variations that I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of overnight oats 🙂
What kind of oatmeal do you buy?
You can use either rolled oats or quick-cooking oats. The texture will just be a bit different depending on which one you choose.
Could steel cut oats work?
I haven’t tried this with steel cut oats, but I am guessing they would be much chewier.
I always use steel cut and it’s much more filling and still just as good!
Thanks for sharing Heather!
Hello! How long would these keep in the fridge?
These should keep 3-4 days in the fridge.
I only recently became obsessed with overnight oats, but now I can’t get enough. So happy to see so many great recipes for them!
They all sound fantastic to me. I love particularly the ones with summer berries.
Thanks Angie – I love berries too, something I look forward to every summer!
Overnight oats are a staple!
Definitely a quick and easy go-to breakfast!
Love, love, love overnight oat recipes! The pistachio/pear combo is calling my name — can’t wait to try that one!
I hope you enjoy the pistachios pear combination McKenzie
Jeanette, I love all of these!!! such great ideas for breakfast!!!
Thanks Alice! Always looking for ways to mix up breakfast in our house!
It really is such a crazy time of year and I always appreciate having make-ahead recipes on hand. These oats look fantastic!
These look perfect! I love all the variations! Overnight oats are my favorite around this time of year!
apricot pistachio oatmeals sounds like a great combination. 🙂
Love overnight oats and what amazing flavor combinations!
How many days it can be keeped in refrigerator?
I think it should keep fine in the refrigerator for 4-5 days as long as you’re using milk that’s well before it’s expiration date.
Do you add the nuts and fruit when you make them or wait and add fruit and nuts the morning when you eat one?
You can add the fruit and nuts when you make these, but some fruits keep better than others, so plan accordingly (e.g., bananas will turn brown, so I would eat that one first). Some nuts stay crunchier than others (e.g., walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts vs. sliced almonds). For convenience, I like to just add both fruit and nuts when making these. Dried fruits would work great too.
What about frozen fruit? Add when you make it?
You can use frozen fruit, but the consistency of the fruit will probably be a little mushy. You can make these several days in advance
Does it matter what type of oats you use? Steel cut? Instant?
I would use regular rolled oats or instant. I don’t think steel cut oats would soften as much.
Do you use regular quick cook oats or the old fashioned oats (which I use to make cooked oatmeal with)? Also I am assuming that regular milk can be used if it is well with in its expiration date.
Carol, you can use either quick cook oats or old fashioned oats. The old fashioned oats will be a bit chewier. Regular milk can be used too.
Great recipes! Can you please tell me how long they will be good in the fridge? Thank you!
I would keep them in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Hello there! 🙂
Thanks for the amazing combinations. When you assemble the jar, you mean 1/2 cup dry oats right? Would this be tasty if I just put water instead of the milk?
Thanks!
Hi Mary – yes, 1/2 cup dry oats per jar. You could certainly use water instead of milk, although it will not be as “creamy”
I love how easy these are and that they provide so much variety! I will share this with my readers. Thank you!
Thanks Laura – appreciate it!
I love overnight oats and all of the combos.
I use Greek yogurt in mine too to give it that extra bit of sustenance
Thanks for sharing this Celine – Greek yogurt is an excellent idea – great for adding protein.
Thank you for so many options! I just put together 4 jars (all the jars I had!) Will the mixture expand? I think I used smaller jars…I wasn’t sure of the size.
Thanks! Rachel
The mixture will absorb the liquid so it will expand a little. Enjoy!
Are you supposed to cook the oatmeal before putting it into the mason jars, or put the uncooked oats in?
The oats are uncooked – the texture of the oats will not be like cooked oats – they will soften some. If you are looking for cooked oats, you might like this recipe: https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/dyi-homemade-instant-oatmeal/
Are you supposed to cook the oatmeal prior to putting it into the mason jars, or uncooked ?
The oats are uncooked – the texture of the oats will not be like cooked oats – they will soften some. If you are looking for cooked oats, you might like this recipe: https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/dyi-homemade-instant-oatmeal/
Jeanettte,I can’t tell you how excited I was to discover your recipes for overnight oats! I currently struggle feeding 3 sugar addicted sons anything good for them.I whipped up as many varieties as I had fruit,nuts,etc&cannot wait to hear the reviews!You may have salved breakfast!
DEANNA
Hi Deanna – I hope your kids enjoy this for breakfast!
CAn you heat it up in the morning or do you do you eat it cold
You can eat it cold or heat it up in the morning.
Do you have to use glass canning jars? Would plastic containers work for this?
You can use plastic containers too – just don’t heat it up in the plastic if you choose to eat this warm.
I love the of these recipes. My problem is my nut allergy. What would you recommend as a but substitute for these?
If you can have seeds, try hemp seeds or chia seeds. Otherwise, you can just leave them out.
Can you use regular milk? My husband will not drink anything that doesn’t come from a cow. LOL Also what about using oat bran?
Yes regular milk would work, no problem. I’ve never used oat bran before in this recipe, but I’m guessing it would work too.
My husband won’t eat oatmeal cold. Have you ever heated it before eating?
How long can you keep them in the fridge
It should keep for 3-4 days
Hi Jeanette, what size jars do you reccommend (ml wise)? Thank you!
I used 1/2 pint jars which convert to ~237 ml jars. So, if you are buying jars in ml, I would use at least that size.
Hi Just Wondering if I make quick oats. After a few hours just didn’t want to wait overnight.
Quick oats should hydrate much faster than regular oats so I’m guessing a couple of hours would be sufficient.
I Didn’t really like the texture the chia seeds gave to the oatmeal; felt slimy to me. So I tried again, nixing the seeds. I also changed maple syrup to honey, added cinnamon and just a bit of brown sugar. I also used almond milk. 2nd version was better for me.
Thanks for sharing your version Regina – love the touch of cinnamon.
So when you make the overnight oats you do the first part, the oats, chia seeds, etc. for every one right? Sorry just now trying this!
Yes – the fruit is added when you’re ready to eat the next day.
Fantastic choice of fruit and nuts. Can you tell me the carbohydrates in a serving of the oats, please?
There are about 33 grams of carbohydrates in 1/2 cup of oats (1 serving per this recipe)
Awesome ideas thanks! Just wondering is the calories count for the Berries and nuts in brackets there… Is that the final calorie count with the oats as well or just for the Berries and nuts?
Hi Angela, those are the approximate calorie counts with the oats, fruit and nuts
THANKS!
You’re welcome 🙂
Can you add honey instead of maple syrup?
Sure honey should work just fine
Thanks for sharing the recipes! I was wondering how you get to the result of 207 calories per serving? I entered the recipe manually in myfitnesspal, just the base recipe without any topping, and I ended up with 273 calories. And in this case I already cut down the chia seeds from 5 to 3 tablespoons, to try and cut on the calories…
Hi Natalie, I am using a built-in recipe calculator so I am not sure what the discrepancy is. Please note, the calculation does not include any fruits or nuts as this week depend on what you decide to include.
Do you heat the jar contents in the morning?
I have not done that, but that is a great idea as long as your glass/containers are heat-proof