Overnight Nutella Oatmeal

Overnight Nutella Oatmeal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon hazelnuts
1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon nutella
3/4 cup milk
additional nutella, hazelnuts, and chocolate chips

In a small bowl or mug, stir together the oats, cocoa, nuts, and chips. Stir in the nutella and milk. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, enjoy cold or heat in the microwave. Garnish as desired. 

The fourth nutella breakfast. This one ended up making a smaller batch than I had thought, so I would suggest using more oats, using more milk for a thinner, but more filling bowl of oatmeal, or bulking up and enriching the oatmeal with a little ground flax seed or wheat germ. This breakfast can also be prepared the night before, and enjoyed warm or cold. 

Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

½ cup old-fashioned oats

1 Tablespoon whole grain hot cereal mix (see {Hot Cereal Mix} )

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts

1 small apple, diced
3/4 cup milk

Combine all ingredients in a jar, bowl, or large mug. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight to thicken. Enjoy cold or microwave until warm.

When will I stop posting overnight oatmeal recipes? I suppose not until I run out of ideas and different flavor options, which isn’t likely to be anytime soon. I love overnight oatmeal recipes for the convenience, portability, speed, taste, and nutrition they provide. It’s one complete breakfast in a bowl, already ready to eat in the refrigerator when you awake. 

Fruit and Nut Overnight Oatmeal

Fruit and Nut Overnight Oatmeal
1/2 cup oats or whole grain cereal mix
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup mixed fruit, fresh or frozen
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup milk

Combine all ingredients together in a jar or bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Enjoy warm or cold in the morning. 

This overnight oatmeal recipe could be varied within itself, depending on what type of fruit and nuts used. My version here is more of a tropical oatmeal - using melon and pineapple. But you could also use berries, bananas, apples, or whatever you wish!

Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal

Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal
1/3 cup pure pumpkin purée
3/4 cup milk of choice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup large flake rolled oats
chopped pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds

Stir all ingredients together in a mug or small bowl and allow to refrigerate overnight to thicken. Enjoy as is, or microwave until warm. 

Another pumpkin spice breakfast! Prepare the night before and enjoy in the morning. It does not have to be refrigerated overnight, but will be much thicker if you do so, and should be especially if you plan to eat it hot, which will thin it out a little more. 

Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon oat bran
2 Tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter 
1-2 Tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup
3/4 cup milk
1 Tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butter

Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar, except the crunchy peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy in the morning, hot or cold, spread with the crunchy peanut butter. For more similar recipes, type "overnight oatmeal" into the search bar of this blog.

The presentation on this post definitely could have been better. Oatmeal is hard to capture in order to make it look really good. Also, the thing about overnight oatmeal recipes, is that I usually make them when I know I won't have much time in the morning. So I either snap a quick photo, or as in this case, take the photo the night before. That is why the oatmeal looks so liquidy - it had not set overnight yet and absorbed all of the liquid. 

Chocolate Mousse Overnight Oatmeal

Chocolate Mousse Overnight Oatmeal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon oat bran
1 Tablespoon wheat germ
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter 
1-2 Tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup
3/4 cup milk

Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy in the morning, hot or cold. For more similar recipes, type "overnight oatmeal" into the search bar of this blog. 

This overnight oatmeal has a slightly different texture that reminds me of eating a bowl of chocolate mousse, in this case, a bowl of healthy chocolate mousse. I didn't use much sweetener, so I had a dark chocolate mousse. I would even eat this for dessert. 

Double Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal

Double Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 Tablespoons raisins (optional, but adds sweetness)
2 Tablespoons chocolate chips or chunks ( I used 90% chocolate bar)
3/4 cup milk

Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy in the morning, hot or cold. For more similar recipes, type "overnight oatmeal" into the search bar of this blog. 

Typically a lot of chocolate for breakfast isn't normally my thing, but it would just be like toast with Nutella, right? This bowl of delicious oatmeal is much healthier than a bowl of commercial sugary chocolate cereal, and if not your thing for breakfast, it would make a very nutritious dessert. Use your favorite type of chocolate - or a combo!

Coconut Chia Pudding

Coconut Chia Pudding
scant 1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1-2 Tablespoons coconut butter
1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups coconut or almond milk

Mix all together in a bowl, then refrigerate overnight until mixture is thickened and no longer liquidy. 

I suppose this is basically another "Overnight Oatmeal" recipe, without the oats. It is definitely a breakfast pudding that is chock-full of healthy fats and protein. Quickly whip it up the night before, and enjoy a breakfast ready the next morning. It will seem very liquidy at first, but thickens quickly overnight, though the texture is still more liquidy than oatmeal - more like a pudding. I must admit I was not a huge fan of the mix of flavors and textures in this - I much prefer oats to chia seed, and the coconut flavor wasn't the right pairing for me, but I'm posting this as I am sure others will enjoy it. This recipe actually makes a huge portion - I'd say two very hearty servings or four smaller servings, maybe with a biscuit or something else. 

Raspberry Almond Overnight Oatmeal

Raspberry Almond Overnight Oatmeal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup fresh raspberries, halved if large
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
3 Tablespoons whole natural almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 cup milk of choice

Mix all together in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning it will be thickened - enjoy as is or heat it up.

Yet another variation of my overnight oatmeal recipes - I'm beginning to acquire quite the collection. If you type "overnight oatmeal" into the searchbar on the top of this blog, you will find about a dozen more recipes like this one - each with a different flavor. Choose the one that sounds the best to you to begin! This version is good cold on a hot summer morning using summer fresh raspberries.