For a deliciously healthy dairy free breakfast that’s easy on the tummy, you need to try Dairy Free Overnight Oats. You can easily change up the type of milk and other ingredients you’re using to make them dairy free. I’ve rounded up 30 delicious, healthy and easy Dairy Free Overnight Oats Recipes from around the internet for you to get inspired by.
Non Dairy Milk for Overnight Oats
Here are some of my go-to dairy free milks to use for overnight oats.
- unsweetened almond milk
- coconut milk – I use the coconut milk beverage and not canned coconut milk, as I think the canned coconut milk is a bit too rich for overnight oats.
- oat milk
- soy milk
- cashew milk
- pistachio milk
You can also use juice to make overnight oats like apple juice, pineapple juice or orange juice. If using juice I always opt for a cold pressed juice, not a reconstituted juice.
How to Make Overnight Oats Creamy Without Dairy
Overnight oats tend to have a creamy texture regardless of what milk you use thanks to the soaked rolled oats. However, there are some ways you can add a bit of creaminess to them.
- nut butters – ike almond butter, peanut butter or cashew butter are great for adding that nutty flavour and creamy texture. For a nut free option, tahini is perfect.
- chia seeds – I love adding chia seeds to boost the nutritional value as well as thickening up the oats.
- flaxseeds – also known as linseeds. I often will use flaxseed meal to help thicken the overnight oats mixture. They are also great for adding fibre and plant based omega 3.
- coconut yoghurt – coconut yoghurt (made from coconuts, not coconut flavoured yoghurt) is a great way to make your overnight oats recipe super lush and creamy. You could also use other dairy free yoghurts like soy or cashew but my preference is coconut.
Add Flavour
As I mentioned before, overnight oats can be so versatile with adding different flavour combinations and ingredients. Making overnight oats taste amazing is easy. Here are some of my favourite ways to add flavour to the overnight oats.
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips – make sure to use dairy free chocolate chips, I prefer dark chocolate chips as they will often have less sugar and no dairy.
- pure maple syrup – I always tend to use maple syrup to sweeten the overnight oats but you could also use honey or agave syrup.
- nuts – roughly chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios and cashews.
- cacao or cocoa – for chocolate overnight oats you can add some cacao powder or cocoa powder to the mixture.
- cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- fruit – I love adding fresh seasonal berries like blueberries, strawberries or raspberries. Stewed Apples are also SO delicious mixed through overnight oats.
Are Oats Gluten Free?
There seems to be a lot of confusion out there as to whether or not oats are gluten free. In the US you can buy gluten free oats, however in Australia oats aren’t allowed to be labelled as gluten free. The oats in the US that are labelled gluten free are available in Australia labelled as “wheat free oats” or “non-contaminated oats”. For anyone that is gluten intolerant, they may be able to tolerate the wheat free or non-contaminated oats as they are made in a factory which doesn’t produce any gluten containing grains.
Oats technically are naturally gluten free and it’s usually due through processing where they become contaminated with gluten due to other grains being processed on the same equipment. There is research to show though, that even uncontaminated oats contain a protein that is very similar to gluten and can cause the same immune response as gluten in people with coeliacs disease. This is why the “gluten free” oats can be fine for someone with an intolerance but not Coeliac Disease and why Australia won’t allow oats to be labelled as gluten free.
How to Make Overnight Oats
Making overnight oats is a very simple process of adding your ingredients to individual jars or containers and transferring to the fridge to set. Despite the name, you don’t have to refrigerate overnight, they don’t take this long for the oats to soak up all of the liquid. They have this name because it makes sense to make up the oats the night before so that your breakfast is ready to eat in the morning.
Dairy Free Overnight Oats Recipes
Almond Butter Overnight Oats
If you’re looking for a quick and healthy breakfast for busy mornings then my almond butter overnight oats are the perfect recipe for you. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds and almond butter and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, these almond butter overnight oats are filled with protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates.
Pistachio Overnight Oats
Calling all pistachio lovers! If you tend to lean towards pistachio gelato then I have a feeling these Pistachio Overnight Oats will be your new go-to nutritious breakfast.
Applesauce Overnight Oats
Apples and cinnamon are a flavour match made in heaven and that’s what makes my Applesauce Overnight Oats just so good. Creamy oats are sweetened with applesauce and topped with the wholesome cinnamon stewed apples and a sprinkle of hemp seeds.
Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit
My Easy Overnight Oats Recipe with Frozen Fruit is perfect for those days where you’re craving a certain type of fruit but it’s just not in season. But with this nutritious breakfast I can eat my favorite fruit any old day of the year.
Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
These delicious overnight oats with protein powder are so easy to make and contain around 30 grams of protein per serving! Make ahead the day before for a healthy breakfast for those busy mornings. These protein oats are a great option to meal prep on the weekend and top with your favourite toppings before eating.
Overnight Oats Without Milk (Four Ways!)
Do you have a craving for overnight oats but you have no milk on hand? Or you’re wanting to make overnight oats without milk to make them dairy free? This creamy, smooth overnight oats recipe is perfect for you and only takes minutes to prepare!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
These peanut butter chocolate overnight oats are rich and creamy with a pudding like consistency. They are so luscious, they make you feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast!
Strawberry Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk
A satisfying and delicious coconut milk Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe, made extra creamy with coconut yoghurt, hemp seeds, chia seeds and vanilla. These strawberry, hemp, coconut overnight oats are dairy free and vegan.
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are a creamy chocolate overnight oats recipe with a touch of coffee and plant based yogurt vanilla cream layers. It tastes like your favorite Tiramisu dessert but much healthier, full of fiber and plant-based proteins from oats.
Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
This Pumpkin Overnight Oat recipe has a creamy smooth texture, full of pumpkin spice flavor and nutrients to start the day healthy. Plus, this overnight oats recipe is also dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
Recipe: Conscious Plant Kitchen
Cookie Dough Blended Overnight Oats
Cookie dough blended oats will get you out of any breakfast rut! Blending the oats, rather than leaving them whole like in typical overnight oats, creates a creamier, pudding-like texture that is to die for! They can be made vegan, high protein, and are super easy to make!
Recipe: Dani’s Healthy Eats
Blueberry Crisp Overnight Oats
Blueberry crisp overnight oats make an incredible meal prep or healthy breakfast on the go. It’s bursting with blueberry flavor, tons of crunchy crumble topping, while being packed full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you satiated all morning long!
Recipe: Dani’s Healthy Eats
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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats
Looking for the perfect breakfast to meal prep? These lemon poppy seed vegan overnight oats are made with plant based yogurt for an easy breakfast. Made with simple, pantry staple ingredients!
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
These peanut butter and jelly overnight oats are a simple and healthy breakfast recipe. They take less than 10 minutes to prepare, are high in protein and make your weekday morning a whole lot easier!
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Ferrero Rocher Overnight Oats
Overnight oats loaded with hazelnut butter, cacao, and vanilla. Topped with a crispy dark chocolate shell, this overnight oats recipe is SO decadent!
Recipe: Full of Plants
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are the perfect way to start your day. They’re rich and creamy, keep you full for hours, and taste like real carrot cake! Enjoy them as an on-the-go breakfast for busy mornings.
Recipe: From My Bowl
Black Forest Creamy Oats
These Black Forest Creamy Oats are perfect for breakfast and taste like dessert. With a rich and chocolatey protein oat mix, homemade cherry chia jam and whipped coconut yoghurt, these are healthy, vegan and gluten-free.
Recipe: Nourishing Amy
Blended Overnight Oats
Blended Overnight Oats are a fun twist between having a smoothie for breakfast and having a bowl of oatmeal. It’s truly the best of both worlds and made with simple and healthy ingredients!
Recipe: Lovely Delites
Matcha Overnight Oats
Creamy Matcha Overnight Oats are packed with matcha flavour and a hint of vanilla. Super easy to make and a great healthy breakfast that is both vegan and gluten-free.
Recipe: The Delicious Plate
Golden Milk Overnight Oats
Easy Golden Milk Overnight Oats. Inspired by the superfoods turmeric latte but turned into a healthy meal prep breakfast! Vegan and gluten free.
Recipe: Fit Mitten Kitchen
Vegan Almond Joy Overnight Oats
Your favorite candy bar turned into a healthy and delicious breakfast! Made with mostly whole food ingredients to recreate the delicious combination of coconut, almonds and chocolate that make up Almond Joys. Make your morning more joyful!
Recipe: Health My Lifestyle
Snickers Overnight Oats with Caramel Layer
If you like overnight oats, you’ll love this peanut butter and chocolate variation that tastes just like a Snickers bar! They are super creamy, rich and have a solid chocolate coating that you can crack open before eating (so satisfying!).
Recipe: Cooking with Elo
Blood Orange Overnight Oats
Blood orange bircher muesli made with rolled oats, almond milk, dairy-free yogurt and fresh squeezed blood oranges. This healthy vegan overnight oats recipe makes for an easy and flavorful make-ahead breakfast.
Recipe: Nourished by Nutrition
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
These healthy cinnamon roll overnight oats are so easy to make! With plant based yogurt and almond milk, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and great for both kids and adults. With a beautiful cinnamon-sugar swirl, each bite tastes like cinnamon buns!
Recipe: Savor the Spoonful
Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
These birthday cake overnight oats are vegan, gluten-free, and made with healthy ingredients. No yogurt is needed for these oats to have a thick, creamy texture. They have such a delicious cake batter flavor that is irresistible!
Recipe: Savor the Spoonful
Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
Creamy, sweet, delicious Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats! Make this easy vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast in about 5 minutes and take it with you on-the-go the next day!
Recipe: Jar of Lemons
Maple Chai Overnight Oats
The yummiest maple chai overnight oats made gluten free, dairy free and infused with Chai Latte collagen. This maple chai overnight oat recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and includes chia sides, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate
Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats
Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats are all about convenience and keeping you energized for your day. It’s made with only a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. This recipe is also gluten free, dairy free and can be made vegan!
Recipe: With Sweet Honey
Easy Biscoff Overnight Oats
These Biscoff overnight oats are the best overnight oats you’ll ever eat! They’re creamy, chewy, a little sweet, and have hints of caramel.
Recipe: Sunglow Kitchen
Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
These peaches and cream overnight oats are a perfect way to enjoy this seasonal fruit! A nutritious way to start your day and are both gluten free and dairy free friendly.
Recipe: Clean Plate Mama
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