Overnight Dessert Oats

Easy to make, packed with protein, full of fiber, and the perfect excuse to eat dessert for breakfast! 

Here’s something you don’t see in my recipe box very often…something that’s actually healthy!

Well, sort of.

For those of you who’ve jumped on the New Year’s resolution bandwagon to lose weight by eating healthier this year (never lasts more than 2 weeks anyway), I’ve got the perfect snack/breakfast/dessert for you! And for those who aren’t on any special healthy eating plan and can eat whatever they want without gaining an ounce, well…I hate you.

Just kidding (but not really). However, this treat would still be right up your alley because not only is it healthy, it’s surprisingly super deeeeeelicious!

Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite desser–I mean, breakfast!

Overnight Oats!

But these aren’t your everyday ordinary overnight oats.

No!

These are overnight DESSERT oats!

Unlike your traditional oatmeal, overnight oats require absolutely no cooking at all. In fact, the “cooking” is done overnight. Hence the name, Overnight Oats! That means you’ll have more time for your beauty (or prince-charming) sleep because you won’t have to take up precious snoozing time to make breakfast in the morning–it’s all ready for you when you wake up!

Not to mention, it’s creamy, comforting, and just as decadent as dessert!

Leave it to me to figure out a way to disguise a dessert as a breakfast food.

Although cereal is probably easier to make, it only takes about an hour to go by before you’re absolutely hangry (hungry + angry for you seniors out there) again.

And besides, who actually looks forward to eating those dry, crunchy chunks of sawdust and wood chips we call cereal? Not gonna lie…I do love me some Cap’n Crunch, but these overnight dessert oats are SO much better, AND they won’t wreak havoc on the roof of my mouth. Score!

Just a few notes before you get started:

– The recipe starts with an overnight oats base, then I’ve included instructions on how to make each dessert individually.

– I put an asterisk (*) next to the ingredients that I like to add just before eating. Doing so prevents those ingredients from becoming a little soft/soggy.

– Truvia is used in a few of the recipes. If you don’t have it, you can substitute granulated sugar or some other sweetener (Stevia, honey, brown sugar, etc.). One teaspoon of granulated sugar is equal to 3/4 teaspoon Truvia. The amount of sweetness is up to you! Keep in mind, this will change the nutritional information.

– I used unsweetened almond milk in all of the recipes, though any kind of milk (dairy or nondairy) will work. Again, this will change the nutritional information.

– Butter flavor can be found in most craft stores (Michaels or JoAnns) and in some grocery stores.

– If you want to reduce the calorie count for the Monster Cookie overnight oats, leave out the mini chocolate chips (47 calories) and mini M&Ms (73 calories). The new calorie count will be about 260 calories–not bad!

– I do realize that the amount of sugar in the nutrition facts for a few of these overnight oat recipes may seem kind of high to some, which is why I called these overnight dessert oats. Depending on how sweet you like things, you might want to reduce the amount of Nutella, peanut butter, etc. that you add.

Now let’s get to cookin’!

Or…not cookin’!

Overnight Oats Base

-1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

– 1 teaspoon chia seeds

– 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored greek yogurt

– 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:

In a jar or resealable container, combine the oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and milk.

Next, depending on which overnight dessert oats you want to make, these are the ingredients you will be adding: 

Nutella Overnight Dessert Oats

– 2 Tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread (I used Hershey’s Spreads)

– 1/8 teaspoon vanilla

– dash of salt

Nutella Overnight Dessert Oats Nutrition Facts

Monster Cookie Overnight Dessert Oats

– 1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter

– 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 

– 1 Tablespoon mini M&Ms

– 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips

Monster Cookie Overnight Dessert Oats

Pecan Pie Overnight Dessert Oats

– 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (I used sugar free)

– 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

– 1 Tablespoon pecans, coarsely chopped

– dash of salt 

Pecan Pie Dessert Overnight Oats Nutrition Facts

Cake Batter Overnight Dessert Oats

– 1 1/2 teaspoons Truvia

– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

– 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

– 1/8 teaspoon butter flavor

– 1 Tablespoon sprinkles

– dash of salt

Cake Batter Overnight Dessert Oats Nutrition Facts

Salted Caramel Overnight Dessert Oats

– 2 Tablespoons caramel sauce (I used Smuckers Hot Caramel)

– 1-2 teaspoons Truvia

– 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Salted Caramel Overnight Dessert Oats Nutrition Facts