By Sara Linberg

If you haven’t tried overnight oats yet, we’re about to change your morning routine–for the better. This no-cook, prep-ahead oatmeal is the “it” breakfast for people who want to start their day with a nutritious grab-and-go meal.
All you need is a few ingredients, glass jars, and a spoon. First, gather rolled oats and your desired toppings. Then, instead of heating up liquid and oats on the stove or in the microwave, combine the rolled oats with liquid in a jar. Sprinkle on your favorite toppings, and put it in the fridge to set overnight. Simply snag your jar out on your way out the door, and voila, breakfast!
Even if the easy assembly already has you on board, stay with us, because overnight oats are also packed with fiber and nutrients, including folate, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. We call that a win-win.
So if you’re not a morning person (or even if you are), try one of these three recipes tonight and make tomorrow’s you a happy camper.

Hula Skirt Overnight Oats

1/2 cup of rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp ground up macadamia nuts (don’t mix with other ingredients)
1/2 cup berries of your choice (don’t mix with other ingredients)
Mix together the oats, coconut milk, pineapple, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Scoop ingredients into a mason jar, cover (with lid or plastic wrap) and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, stir the mixture. Top with macadamia nuts and berries, and drizzle with maple syrup.

Consistency Issues
For too-thin overnight oats, add chia seeds or flaxseeds, and mix until the consistency is just right. Too thick? Pour in liquid (coconut milk, almond milk, etc.) a bit at a time to get the desired texture.

Crunchy Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

1/2 cup of rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 banana, mashed
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (don’t mix with other ingredients)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup granola (don’t mix with other ingredients)
1 tbsp honey
Mix together the oats, almond milk, mashed banana, blueberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Scoop ingredients into a mason jar, cover (with lid or plastic wrap) and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, stir the mixture and top with granola and pecans. 

Sweeten It Up
Forgo brown sugar, the perennial oatmeal flavor booster, in favor of natural sweeteners for a cleaner start to your day. Click here to discover five of our faves.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

1/2 cup of rolled oats
2 tbsp peanut butter (made from raw peanuts)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (save an additional 2 tbsp for topping)
1 banana, mashed
1/4 tsp chia seeds
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or chocolate for added taste
Maple syrup
Mix together the oats, almond milk, peanut butter, chia seeds, mashed banana, and dark chocolate chunks. Scoop ingredients into a mason jar, cover (with lid or plastic wrap) and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, stir the mixture and a sprinkle with dark chocolate chunks.