Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats

I’ve never been the biggest overnight oats fan, until I developed this recipe. 

These overnight oats use chia seeds to help create a pudding-like texture to keep it fluffy and not too thick (aka it won’t become cement haha). Plus I also added in hemp seeds, vanilla bean paste and honey for extra flavor. 

Let’s get into how to make these oats perfectly, or you can just skip ahead to the recipe here. 

Overnight Oats Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Full recipe and measurements are in the recipe card as per usual. 

• Rolled oats
• Quick oats 
• Chia seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Cashew milk: Linking my cashew milk recipe here. But any plant or even regular milk works well here. 
• Honey: Maple syrup and date syrup are both great substitutes 
• Vanilla bean paste: If you can, spring for using vanilla bean paste in parallel with the vanilla extract. It makes these oats so much better!
• Kosher salt
• Fun toppings: Love adding on strawberries, raspberries, hazelnut butter and coconut flakes

How to Make Overnight Oats

These oats are super easy to make. You can use all rolled oats, but I like the texture of the oats when mixing together the rolled oats and quick oats (it mimics the texture of a pudding). 

1. Combine the rolled oats, quick oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, salt and cinnamon together and whisk well. Pour in the milk, honey, vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. 
2. Let the oats sit for 10 minutes and then whisk again. This will help ensure the chia seeds don’t clump together. 
3. Pop the oats in the fridge and let sit overnight, or for at least 6 hours. 
4. Serve with sliced strawberries, raspberries, coconut flakes and a generous dollop of hazelnut butter. 

Some FAQ’s

• What is the perfect overnight oats ratio? I personally recommend a 1:2 ratio of oats to milk. Even if you’re using chia seeds, still use the same amount of milk, otherwise the oats will be too loose and runny. 
• How long do overnight oats need to sit in the fridge? 6-8 hours is best for the oats to soak and let the flavor deepen. Additionally, by letting the oats soak overnight, it’ll make them better for your digestion and make their nutrients more bioavailable. 
• How long can overnight oats last? Typically, I like to make individual servings the night before so it’s always fresh. That said, I think 3-4 days would be the maximum time I’d keep overnight oats in the fridge. 

Even More Healthy Oatmeal Recipes 

• The Best Creamy Oatmeal + Blueberry Compote
• Blended Vanilla Oatmeal Bowl 

If you make this recipe, make sure tag me on Instagram or TikTok at @munchingwithmariyah so I can share on my stories! Love seeing when you make my recipes!!!

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