My 13-year-old daughter absolutely LOVES making overnight oats. Almost every night before going to bed, she combines a number of ingredients to make a delicious meal for the next morning. I asked her to please share some of her favorite combinations with me. Here is what she had to say.

When I make my overnight oats, I start with the same base and then add whatever toppings I want. My base is – 1/2 cup rolled or steel-cut oats, 3/4 cup milk or milk alternative, and 1 tbsp milled brown flaxseed. I do not cook the oats. I simply combine the ingredients into a container with a lid and place them in the refrigerator until the next morning.

Here are 20 of my favorite overnight oat topping combinations-
Apple Raisin– 1/2 cup chopped apple, 1 small box of raisins, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tbsp of chia seed, 2 tsp of honey
Peanut Butter & Jelly– 2 tbsp of strawberry jam, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp chia seed, 1 tbsp of diced strawberries, 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Snicker’s– 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter, 1 tbsp chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, 1 tbsp caramel sundae sauce, 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Pumpkin Pie– 1 tbsp chia seed, 2 tbsp pureed pumpkin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 2 tbsp chopped pecans, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp of whipped cream
Thin Mint– 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1/4 tsp peppermint extract, 1 tbsp chocolate chips, 1 tbsp chia seed, 1 tbsp cocoa nibs, fresh mint for topping (optional)
Maple Nut– 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 cup chopped assorted nuts, 1 tbsp chia seed, 1 tbsp hemp seed
Cranberry Orange– 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp chopped pecans, 1 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp honey
Almond Joy– 1 tbsp chopped almonds, 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/4 tsp almond extract, 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Cocoa Banana– 1/2 sliced banana, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tbsp honey
Strawberry and Cream– 3 sliced strawberries, 2 tbsp strawberry jam, 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
Hot Chocolate– 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 pinch sea salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp chocolate sundae syrup, 1 tbsp mini marshmallows
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake– 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp lemon extract, 1 tsp lemon zest
French Toast– 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 diced banana
Pina Colada– Replace 1/2 milk for 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/2 mashed banana, 2 tbsp crushed pineapple
Christmas Morning– 2 tbsp diced dates, 2 diced dried figs, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tbsp raisins, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/2 tbsp chia seed, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Chocolate Hazelnut– 1/4 cup roasted hazelnut, 1 tbsp almond butter, 2 tbsp Nutella, 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Caramel Apple– 1/2 diced apple, 1/4 cup peanuts, 1 tbsp caramel sundae sauce, replace 1/4 cup of milk with caramel coffee creamer
Honey Almond– 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Brownie Batter– 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
Vanilla Cold Brew– 1 tsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp pre-brewed coffee, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Overnight oats are delicious, nutritious, quick, and easy to make!

Have you ever tried making overnight oats? What are your favorite toppings?

This post currently has 8 responses.

  • Dandi D

    I love overnight oats, so I can’t wait to try some of these!

  • Mia E.

    I am going to share this recipe with my granddaughter. I think it is one she would love and how easy to have a good healthy breakfast every morning.

  • Michelle S

    The French Toast sounds yummy! I typically do blueberries, honey, and coconut yogurt in mine.

  • monique s

    This is such a time saver. The kids love oatmeal with lots of fruit in it for breakfast

  • Maryann D.

    I definitely enjoy trying different overnight oats recipes. I often bring it to work in the morning also. These seem terrific!

  • Peggy Nunn

    I eat oatmeal every day. I will try some of these versions. I like cold oatmeal too. I will try the Apple Raisin version first. Thank you for the ideas.

  • gloria patterson

    I have never made overnight oats. I usually buy the individual packs and I have been on a oatmeal kick for the last month. I need to buy a box of steel cuts and make a overnight oat

  • Lauryn R

    Your daughter is a genius! These over night oat recipes all sound delicious, I can’t believe how many she came up, I am so excited to try them! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

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