The BEST Overnight Oats I’ve ever tried. (7 meal prep recipes, easy & healthy)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is a budget-friendly swap.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa nibs can be less costly.

In a jar, place rolled oats, ground flax seeds, unsweetened cacao powder, hemp seeds, soy yogurt, and oat milk.

Mix thoroughly and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, warm store-bought plant-based Nutella in a small pot for 1-2 minutes to make it spreadable.

Add the warm Nutella and salty pretzels on top before serving.

Toast rolled oats in a non-stick skillet without oil for about 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Transfer toasted oats to a jar and add a pinch of salt, vanilla, cinnamon, protein powder (optional), hemp seeds, cashew or almond butter, vanilla yogurt, milk of choice, and chia, flax, or psyllium husk seeds.

Add chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional) and mix well.

Refrigerate overnight and add a little extra oat milk in the morning if desired.

For salted caramel oats, mix rolled oats, salt, ground flax seeds, plant-based milk, plant-based yogurt, vanilla, and sweetener in a jar the night before.

The next morning, chop up an apple and prepare the caramel by combining cashew butter, maple syrup, miso paste, and adjusting consistency with hot water.

Add the caramel to the oats and serve.

For matcha latte oats, prepare a shot of matcha by mixing 1 teaspoon of matcha powder with 1/4 cup of hot water using a matcha whisk.

Combine the matcha shot with oat milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.

Add rolled oats, chia or flax seeds, and yogurt to the mixture and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, add raspberries and more maple syrup if desired.

For tiramisu oats, mix black coffee, plant milk, maple syrup, vanilla, rolled oats, salt, and chia or flax seeds in a jar the night before.

Toast the oats before adding them to the jar if preferred.

The next morning, add plain yogurt, cacao powder, and serve.

For cherry almond tart oats, combine frozen cherries, cornstarch, water, and maple syrup in a saucepan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

In a bowl, combine rolled oats, salt, ground almonds, oat milk, seeds, vanilla yogurt, and sweetener.

Layer the cherry mixture and oat base in a jar and refrigerate overnight.

Add granola or chopped almonds before serving for crunch.

For couscous cinnamon date breakfast, mix dried couscous, salt, cinnamon, and ground flax or chia seeds in a bowl.

Pour hot boiling water over the mixture and let it soak for 6-10 minutes until absorbed.

Chop dates and add them to the fluffy couscous along with vanilla and sweetener.

Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight, adding fresh fruit or yogurt before serving.

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