Many people skip breakfast in an effort to save calories, but if you end up so starving by lunchtime that you overeat it can make actually do the opposite. Or you maybe someone who is so always rushing out the door in the morning and never has time to make breakfast. Either way, overnight oats can be the perfect breakfast solution! They are packed with fiber (the soluble kind that helps with cholesterol too), which helps you stay full longer and you can add different toppings to fight off the boredom of eating the same thing everyday. Plus, they can be prepped the night before (hence overnight) and grabbed on the way out the door in the morning. What’s not to love?
1. Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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2. Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oatmeal
Wait, so you’re telling me that I can have brownie batter (overnight oats) for breakfast?! Yes, please! I’m drooling over this recipe. Plus, not only does it look delicious, but it also packs an extra protein punch. I also love that it included nutrition information because calories in some more decadent overnight oats recipes can add up quickly, so just be mindful if you are trying to lose weight. (via Dashing Dish)
3. Overnight Oats Four Ways
Continuing on our dessert for breakfast theme, check out these delectable dessert overnight oats recipes. You don’t even need to read a recipe to recreate these delicious creations via the easy to follow video. The hardest part will be choosing which one to make first: Cheesecake, banana cream pie, chocolate covered almonds… definitely need to make them all. (via Healthy Glow)
4. Peaches ‘N Cream Overnight Oats
This flavor combo is calling my name and would be the perfect summertime overnight oats recipe. It even includes chia seeds, which help you feel full longer. The recipe uses vanilla creamer, but I would personally substitute unsweetened vanilla almond milk that we always have on hand. (via Five Marigolds)
5. Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats
Some of these recipes are quite decadent when we are looking for a sweet treat, but I love this light and refreshing flavor idea of lemon blueberry overnight oats. A great way to start the day off right and keep you motivated to make healthy choices the rest of your day. (via The Live Fit Girls)
6. Overnight Oats Recipes Under 400 Calories
Overnight oats are an awesome addition to a healthy eating plan, but there are some variations that can be on the higher calorie side. That’s why I love this post of overnight oats recipes under 400 calories to help you find a yummy treat that fits with your health goals. I can’t wait to try the High Protein Vanilla Almond Raspberry recipe. (via Popsugar)
7. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
I have to admit, I was immediately drawn to this recipe based on the adorable name. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary breakfast treat for the busy couple that has to eat on the go. (via A Blossoming Life)
8. Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Skip the dessert and have it for breakfast instead. Plus, who has time to make an apple pie? So this is the best of both worlds. And it is much better to have a sweet treat at the beginning of the day when you can be more active and burn off any sugar. (via Annie’s Noms)
9. Cake Batter Overnight Oats
On a healthy eating plan but would kill for a piece of cake? Well you can stay on track and fight off the cravings with this cake batter overnight oats recipe that is only 250 calories per serving. With fiber and protein, this cake batter treat is actually good for you! (via Dashing Dish)
10. Brown Sugar Banana Overnight Oats
This delicious flavor combo was inspired by a banana & brown sugar French toast casserole. It has all those yummy flavors, but in an easy, low maintenance recipe perfect for weekday mornings. You and your kids can grab jars on the way out the door and they can even eat it in the car as you drive them to school. (via SoFabFood)
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Which of these overnight oats recipes are you excited to try? Let us know if you have tried them and which are your favorites.
