Overnight oats: mix in the evening, ready in the morning

For overnight oats, mix rolled oats with about twice the amount of milk, plant milk or yoghurt and leave them in the fridge overnight. The oats soak up the liquid and turn creamy – no cooking needed. They’re only gluten-free if you use oats labelled gluten-free.

All overnight oats recipes

Low-carb cinnamon overnight muesli with quark, linseed and blueberries – 355 kcal
Gluten-free overnight oats with berries and chia seeds – 380 kcal
Vegan chocolate and hazelnut overnight oats with dates – 493 kcal
Vegetarian pomegranate overnight oats with yoghurt and almonds – 507 kcal
Vegan overnight oats with apple and cinnamon – 320 kcal
Vegan apple and cinnamon overnight oats – 270 kcal
High-protein chestnut overnight oats with skyr and cocoa – 460 kcal
Gluten-free coffee overnight oats with dates and almonds – 423 kcal
Gluten-free overnight oats with peanut butter and raspberries – 380 kcal
Halva overnight oats with tahini and banana – 534 kcal
Vegan pumpkin overnight oats with cinnamon and pecans – 385 kcal
High-protein overnight oats with berries and almonds – 400 kcal
Vegetarian lemon and poppy seed overnight oats with skyr and blueberries – 405 kcal
Vegan overnight muesli with berries and coconut chips – 380 kcal
Golden turmeric overnight oats with coconut – 350 kcal
Carrot overnight oats with cinnamon, walnuts and dates – 486 kcal
Vegan gingerbread overnight oats with mandarins and hazelnuts – 471 kcal
Vegan baked apple overnight oats with walnuts and raisins – 500 kcal
High-protein speculoos overnight oats with skyr and pear – 470 kcal
High-protein Black Forest overnight oats with cherries and skyr – 460 kcal
Gluten-free berry overnight oats with chia seeds – 360 kcal
High-protein overnight oats with peanut butter – 450 kcal
Gluten-free overnight oats with mango and coconut – 380 kcal
Gluten-free persimmon overnight oats with vanilla and pecans – 506 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How long do overnight oats keep in the fridge?

Sealed, 2 to 3 days. Add fresh fruit, nuts and anything crunchy in the morning.

Can I eat overnight oats warm?

Yes. Warm them briefly in a pan or the microwave and add a splash of milk if they’ve set too firm.

Which oats work best?

Porridge oats turn creamier, jumbo oats keep more bite. For gluten-free overnight oats you need oats labelled gluten-free.