Vegan Overnight Oats
For a minimal-effort breakfast, try these nutritious vegan overnight oats. We’ve got several recipes for you to choose from, so you can find your favourite.
The prep is done the night before, so when you’re in a morning rush your breakfast is already waiting for you in the fridge.
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Want to liven up your breakfasts but don’t have a lot of time? Ditch your usual piece of toast or bowl of cereal and try one of these healthy, delicious and super-easy overnight oat recipes.
Are oats healthy or not?
Oats are naturally gluten-free and a great source of fibre. They provide slow-release energy, meaning you feel fuller for longer and don’t get an energy spike and then a dip.
They’re also nutrient-dense and super filling – the perfect breakfast food! Soaking the oats overnight helps to release the nutrients and aid digestion.
Do you eat overnight oats cold?
The great thing about overnight oats is that there’s no need for any cooking. Soaking the oats softens them up, and by serving them with nut butter, compote or fresh fruit you can add tonnes of flavour and goodness.
Eating cold overnight oats means you save time compared to when cooking porridge, washing up (no pan needed!) and money due to the fact you’re not using gas or electric.
Tip: Use rolled oats – quick oats will go too soggy. No almond butter in the cupboard? Use peanut or cashew instead.
Total Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Rating:
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 1)
- For the Almond Butter & Banana
- 50 50 g oats
- 120 120 ml plant-based milk
- 2 2 tsp agave syrup
- 1 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 1 tbsp flaked almonds
- For the Cherry & Chia Seeds
- 30 30 g frozen pitted cherries
- 1 1 tbsp + 2 tsp agave syrup
- 50 50 g oats
- 120 120 ml plant-based milk
- 2 2 tsp chia seeds
- For the Raspberry & Matcha
- 50 50 g oats
- 120 120 ml plant-based milk
- 2 2 tsp agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- 30 30 g raspberries
- For the Apple & Cinnamon
- 50 50 g oats
- 120 120 ml plant-based milk
- 2 2 tsp agave syrup
- 1 1 crisp apple, sliced
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Method
For the Almond Butter & Banana:
Add the oats, plant-based milk, agave syrup and almond butter to a bowl and mix well. Leave in the fridge overnight, then top with banana and flaked almonds when ready to eat.
For the Cherry & Chia Seeds:
1. To make the cherry compote, add the cherries and one tablespoon of agave syrup to a small saucepan and place over a medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the cherries are hot and the liquid has thickened, leave to cool overnight.
2. Next, add the oats, plant-based milk, two teaspoons of agave syrup and chia seeds to a bowl and mix well. Leave in the fridge overnight, then top with the cherry compote when ready to eat.
For the Raspberry & Matcha:
Add the oats, plant-based milk, agave syrup and matcha powder into a bowl and mix well. Leave in the fridge overnight, then top with raspberries when ready to eat.
For the Apple & Cinnamon:
Add the oats, plant-based milk and agave syrup to a bowl and mix well. Leave in the fridge overnight, then top with apple and cinnamon when ready to eat.
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