The most delicious overnight oats recipe- this is the perfect quick & easy breakfast option! This no-bake, high protein & high fiber breakfast is perfect for the festive season!

It’s almost Christmas, and the festive season is rolling in. Like many of you guys, I don’t eat to miss out on the christmas festivities or flavours! We all know that i’m all about enjoying your favourite treats, but also prioritising foods that make you feel and look your best. These overnight oats are SO easy to make. It is the perfect quick ‘throw all your ingredients in a bowl and leave it’ type of recipe! I make these the night before, and cant’ wait to wake up to thick, creamy oats! These are all Christmas themed, and really help get me into that holiday spirit- while still benefitting from a fiber & protein boost!

In this post, I am going to show you how to make my overnight oats step-by-step, as well as give you 6 Christmas oats recipe ideas!! This is the most delicious healthy breakfast recipe, that can be made in advance and will stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week (some people have even reported longer!). If you need an on-the-go breakfast, these are perfect to make in a jar or Tupperware, and take with you to work!

For more christmas recipes, try out my no-bake christmas protein bars

Breakfast Overnight Oats

Firstly, I thought I would clarify on what exactly overnight oats are. It is arguably one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make oatmeal. It is a no cook method to make oatmeal, which results it a creamy and delicious texture. They usually have to be soaked for a minimum of 2 hours, but I personally prefer to make it the night before because it’s easier!

The result is almost like a pudding type consistency, and is extremely creamy and delicious (honestly like eating dessert for breakfast!).

This has to be one of my favourite breakfast options! I feel like you get all the work done before ( thrown all ingredients into a glass or jar) and BOOM you’re left with this delicious creamy bowl of goodness the next morning for the ultimate healthy breakfast! This recipe is obviously not only limited to breakfast, and you can enjoy these oats at any time of the day! With 6 flavors to choose from this festive season, you never have to get tired of the same old breakfast again!

Are The Oats Hot Or Cold?

I personally love enjoying these cold, straight out the fridge. But in colder months, some people may prefer them to be warmed up. Be sure to make the oats in a heatproof container if planning to heat up. If using yoghurt- do not heat up. Rather heat up your oats base first, then add the yoghurt on-top as a topping!

How To Make Overnight Oats:

                                                                               Ingredients for the base recipe:

Uncooked oatmeal: Rolled oats work the best!

Granulated sweetener of choice: I used a calorie free monk fruit sweetener, but any granulated sugar could work.

Greek yoghurt: I use a fat free variety, and it gives a delicious creamy texture! You could replace this with coconut yoghurt if looking for a vegan variety

Water or milk of choice: I personally use water, but any milk of choice works equally as well!

Method:

Christmas Overnight Oats Flavors:

For all these flavors, stir in your favourite mix in’s to give it that festive feel! I like to make a big batch of the basic overnight oats base, then mix different flavours into each jar so every day I have a different flavor! Here are 6 delicious flavour combinations that are perfect for the festive season!

Cinnamon swirl

Add 1 tsp cinnamon

1 teaspoon cashew butter

1/4 cup non-fat greek yoghurt

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Gingerbread man

1 teaspoon almond butter as your nut butter of choice

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice

1/4 cup non fat greek yoghurt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Raisin & Oatmeal

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
1/4 cup non fat greek yoghurt
Add 1-2 tablespoons raisins
Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pecan

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
1/4 cup non fat yoghurt
1 teaspoon pecan butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-2 teaspoon crushed pecans

Cranberry

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
1/4 cup non fat greek yoghurt
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Chocolate Raspberry

1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
1/4 cup non fat greek yoghurt
1 teaspoon chocolate nut butter or nut butter of choice
1/4 cup raspberries
(optional): 1 teaspoon chocolate chips