Not gonna lie. Sometimes I open my Instagram app and get jealous of people’s oatmeal bowls. Some people open their apps and get jealous of shoes and cars and fancy trips and insta-lives that seem good to be true (because they are). Me? Oatmeal.
Oatmeal feels like the easiest of easy breakfasts. I make it for my kids almost every morning because they looove oatmeal. It’s a couple minutes to throw together and then done. Everyone’s happy. But for Jaryd and I, oatmeal isn’t the best option.
Jaryd stays away from oatmeal because it’s usually higher carb and spikes his blood sugars. I stay away in solidarity and also because if I make it, he ends up eating it and it’s no bueno.
So as much as I was eyeballing overnight oats on Instagram. Loving the flavors combos and toppings and thinking to myself it would never be a reality. Oats weren’t in my future.
And, I was right. Oats weren’t in my future. No-oats were in my future. Overnight no-oats were happening. So let me tell you what to expect. Hearty, seedy, satisfying breakfast loaded with nutrients and ingredients you can feel good about. Totally customizable. Totally delicious.
I made three different versions. The trifecta of my favorite flavors: vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate. They are delicious and they are so easy to make on a Sunday night for the week’s breakfasts.
First up: vanilla. It’s a clean slate and the base of all the other recipes. Once you get this recipe down, you’ll easily be adding in different flavors and making this recipe your own!
Recipe
Vanilla Overnight No-Oats
These oat-free Overnight No-Oats are the perfect breakfast to meal prep on Sunday night! They’re dairy free, gluten free, and the flavors are customizable!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 chopped hazelnuts (any nut)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 3 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large jar with a lid.
- Shake everything together and place in the fridge overnight.
- Divide into 2 – 3 containers and top with fresh berries and granola.
Next up: Peanut butter!! Ahh this is so simple and who doesn’t love a big ol’ bowl of peanut buttery goodness?
Recipe
Peanut Butter Overnight No-Oats
These oat-free Overnight No-Oats are the perfect breakfast to meal prep on Sunday night! They’re dairy free, gluten free, and the flavors are customizable!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 chopped peanuts (any nut)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 3 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut nectar
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a jar with a lid.
- Place the lid on and shake to combined.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, divide among 2 – 3 smaller jars and top with sliced banana, peanut butter drizzle, and extra chopped peanuts.
Alright, the last overnight no-oat recipe I want to share is CHOCOLATE!! Ahh this one is soo rich and chocolatey and fun to eat. I cannot wait for you to shake it up and try!
Recipe
Chocolate Overnight No-Oats
These oat-free Overnight No-Oats are the perfect breakfast to meal prep on Sunday night! They’re dairy free, gluten free, and the flavors are customizable!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 chopped hazelnuts (any nut)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 3 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut nectar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a jar with a lid.
- Shake everything together to combine.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
- Divide into 2 – 3 smaller containers and top with peanut butter chips, cacao nibs, and extra hazelnuts.
Alright friends! There you have it! Three really fun and tasty oat-less overnight oat recipes that I hope you love!! Enjoy!! xo
Are the flax seeds ground or whole in this recipe? My mum is celiac and this sounds perfect for her since she can’t have overnight oats.
I used whole flax seeds but ground flax would be ok too 🙂
I was wondering how many carbs each these had? I can’t seem to find it.
I’ve been meaning to update nutritional facts. In the meantime, you can use this website to enter the ingredients can calculate a label. xo
If I don’t have the hemp or flax seed, do I need to increase the chia seeds? Thanks!
Yes, I’d just sub in chia seeds for the other seeds 🙂 Let me know how it goes!! xo