I have this weird relationship with oatmeal.
For some reason, I either love it or really don’t. So if it’s just been microwaved, then it’s ok. I mean it’s not horrible, I’ll eat it. But there’s something about having overnight oats that I love. The texture is so much better, I really like that you can easily change up the flavors, and you can prepare it the night before.
So if you’re like me where you wanna eat oatmeal, but also aren’t a huge fan of that not so awesome tasting microwave oatmeal, then you might like these overnight oats recipes.
A lot of them are dense and creamy, high in protein, and/or make for a great grab-and-go breakfast. So try a few of these ideas for overnight oatmeal, do a bit of meal prepping, and enjoy a convenient breakfast each day of the week.
1. Cookies & Cream Overnight Oats
Can’t you just imagine waking up to the alarm clock, feeling irritated, and then just remembering that you have this + a hot cup of coffee waiting for you? Yeah, I can too.
There actually is something so extra and so much better about this cookies and cream overnight oats recipe. You get to enjoy a healthy breakfast while not feeling deprived.
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I’m a strong believer in the importance of sometimes having dessert for breakfast. And if other people think you’re weird for believing in the same thing, then this might be the perfect dessert disguised as breakfast.
Just prepare in advance and enjoy a decadent recipe that’s healthy and full of flavor.
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I feel like this is one of those great breakfast recipes that’ll actually make you wanna get out of bed. It looks and sounds so good!
These easy overnight oats only require 10 minutes of your time and you can soak it overnight and enjoy first thing in the morning. Just know that it does have cream cheese, so it’s not the healthiest if that’s what you’re looking for. But it will most likely taste pretty darn good.
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I love chocolate and peanut butter, so if I can have it for breakfast, then I’m all for it! Also, this no-cook breakfast is just 5 minutes of prep time which means you can have something rich and creamy without a ton of effort.
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I don’t know if this is healthy or not, but I’ll probably eat it in under a minute. Seriously, this cinnamony creamy goodness looks like a breakfast I’d make for myself at least once a week. In fact, this might just be the best recipe for overnight oats on this list!
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I love LOVE red velvet, and this looks absolutely gorgeous plus very tasty. I’m a strong believer in having food that looks yummy and pretty at the same time, so I might be making this in the near future.
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I’m not a fan of coconut-flavored things, but I do love coconut milk. It’s super creamy and this overnight oats recipe with coconut milk looks so so good!
Oh and it’s healthy and has protein which means you can enjoy this even if you have weight loss goals to hit.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.