3 Easy and Delicious Vegan Overnight Oats

Breakfast has always been a very special time in our home; our family only has so many meals shared together due to Martin’s hectic work schedule and my adventurous needs to eat lunch and dinner near the river with my sons (all packed into cute bento boxes). Because of this, we try to make breakfast as special as possible.

Waffles, tofu scrambles, pancakes, scones, muffins and so much more. The options are endless but one thing is for sure, we always come back to the amazing vegan overnight oats. There is nothing better than waking up and having breakfast already prepared in the refrigerator; especially as a parent!

I swear I can hear angels singing when I twist the top off those mason jars and simply hand them to my three hungry boys; it’s just about the best thing ever! If you find breakfast to be a big hassle or you constantly skip it due to a time crunch, I beg you to try out these recipes. I am sharing each one of our family favorites!

Benefits of Oats and Chia Seeds

Oats

• Balanced nutritional profile with plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants including manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc.
• Great source of carbs, protein and fiber to keep your body energized and satisfied.
• Known to reduce blood pressure with the help of the antioxidant Avenanthramides.

Chia Seeds

• Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet!
• Loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients.
• High in antioxidantsAlmost All the Carbs in Them Are Fiber. Chia seeds are 40% fiber by weight, making them one of the best sources of fiber in the world.
• By weight, chia seeds are 14% protein which is fantastic for a plant protein source.
• Chia seeds are very high in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA.

So now that we have talked about some of our amazing ingredients, let’s get to work!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats

This is our go to morning recipe for the boys; could any child want anything more than PB&J for breakfast?!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, easy vegan pasta, kid approved, Oats, quick

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Peanut Butter Any Nut/Seed Butter Works
• 1 cup Rolled/Quick Oats Gluten Free Option
• 1.5 cups Non-Dairy Milk
• 2 tbsp Jam Homemade or Store Bought
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 banana Sliced thin, Optional

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Instructions

• Add the Non-Dairy Milk and Peanut Butter to a large mason jar and quickly whisk together until smooth. Add in the chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon and maple syrup and whisk up again.
• Now it is time to pour in the oats! Twist the lid on the mason jar and shake up vigorously for just a few seconds. Top with jam and sliced bananas.
• Store in the refrigerator overnight or for just 1.5 hours to set. Give the jar a nice quick shake or stir before eating.

Nutrition

Sodium: 175mg | Calcium: 344mg | Vitamin C: 20mg | Vitamin A: 733IU | Sugar: 29g | Fiber: 11g | Potassium: 799mg | Calories: 520kcal | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fat: 18g | Protein: 17g | Carbohydrates: 75g | Iron: 4mg

Chocolate Banana Coconut Oats

This second recipe is my personal favorite. I could eat this every day!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, easy vegan pasta, Oats, quick

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 511kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled/Quick Oats Gluten Free Option
• 1.5 cups Non-Dairy Milk
• 2 tbsp vegan chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut shavings
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 banana Sliced thin Optional

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Instructions

• Add the oats and non-dairy milk to a large mason jar and secure the lid. Give it a good shake until well mixed.
• Open the jar and add in the chia seeds, maple syrup, cocoa powder and coconut shavings. Shake again!
• Lastly, add sliced bananas on top, secure the lid and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition

Sodium: 93mg | Calcium: 359mg | Vitamin C: 18mg | Vitamin A: 733IU | Sugar: 34g | Fiber: 11g | Potassium: 692mg | Calories: 511kcal | Saturated Fat: 8g | Fat: 20g | Protein: 15g | Carbohydrates: 78g | Iron: 6mg

Vanilla Raspberry Oats

And lastly, this is Martin's favorite breakfast treat!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, kid approved, quick, vegan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 309kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rasberries
• 1 cup Rolled Oats Gluten Free Option
• 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk
• 1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Add the oats, non-dairy milk and yogurt to a large mason jar. Secure the lid and shake up or stir very well.
• Open the lid and add in all of the remaining ingredients. Stir well and secure lid.
• Store in the refrigerator overnight or for just 1.5 hours to set. Give the jar a nice quick shake or stir before eating.

Notes

Will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Sodium: 70mg | Calcium: 308mg | Vitamin C: 20mg | Vitamin A: 464IU | Sugar: 13g | Fiber: 7g | Potassium: 379mg | Calories: 309kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 8g | Protein: 12g | Carbohydrates: 48g | Iron: 3mg