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    16 Dairy-Free Overnight Oat Recipes

    Published: Jun 22, 2021 . Modified: Apr 23, 2025 by Allie

    Whether you’re new to overnight oats or just looking for more inspiration, we’ve got 16 dairy-free oatmeal flavors for you to try.  Enjoy them as a ready-made cold breakfast for those busy mornings.

    Several photos of dairy-free overnight oats.

    No oven or stovetop is needed and these can be made ahead of time.  Make a batch of vegan overnight oats in minutes and have a quick, satisfying breakfast ready for the next morning.  Add your favorite toppings the next day, try fresh berries, or add plant-based granola for a little crunch.

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    • Why you'll love these overnight oats
    • What are overnight oats?
    • How to make the overnight oats dairy-free?
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Storage
    • 16 Easy dairy-free overnight oat flavors
    • Cherry Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Raspberry Overnight Oats
    • Mixed Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
    • Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats
    • Easy Raspberry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter
    • Strawberry Overnight Oats
    • Applesauce Overnight Oats
    • Overnight Oats with PB2
    • Creamy Mango Overnight Oats
    • Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
    • Easy Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit
    • Easy Cinnamon Overnight Oats
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
    • Basic Overnight Oats with Flaxseed
    • Overnight Oats with Water
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
    • Comments

    Why you'll love these overnight oats

    • 16 different flavor variations to change up your morning oatmeal!
    • They are an easy make-ahead breakfast for meal prep!
    • For the oatmeal recipes using fruit, fresh or frozen can be used!
    • The overnight oats are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!

    What are overnight oats?

    Overnight oats use a method of softening rolled oats without cooking them.  Instead of cooking your oats in the microwave or stovetop with liquid, they are soaked for at least a few hours or overnight.  The result is a creamy consistency for a cold, no-cook method for making oatmeal.  The flavor combinations are endless, making them a great option for meal prep for adults or busy school mornings.

    How to make the overnight oats dairy-free?

    Use non-dairy milk in the oatmeal recipes.  Try them with unsweetened oat, cashew, soy, almond, or even coconut milk (the refrigerated kind, not the kind found in a can).  Use your dairy-free milk of choice.  For extra creaminess try adding non-dairy yogurt.    

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you use frozen fruit in overnight oats?

    Yes, you can!  Frozen fruit can be added to overnight oats and it’s a great alternative to fresh fruit.  If you use frozen mangoes, they’re already peeled and chopped making the prep work easier.  If you’re using frozen berries, when thawed their juices flavor the oats.

    Can I use quick cooking or steel-cut oats?

    I prefer the texture of old-fashioned oats.  Quick oats will make the oatmeal more mushy.  As for steel-cut oats, rolled oats cannot be substituted with steel-cut oats.

    Do I have to eat overnight oats cold?

    Overnight oats are usually eaten cold, but you don't have to.  Heat them in the microwave until warmed through and add additional milk if they thicken up too much.

    Do I have to soak overnight oats overnight?

    No, you do not have to soak overnight oats overnight. They should be good after 2-3 hours of soaking, but it does give the oatmeal more time to soften and soak up the milk.

    What to serve with overnight oatmeal?

    I pair the oats with a banana or another piece of fruit.  They can also be eaten with avocado toast, tomato avocado toast, or check out this post for sweet and savory vegan toast ideas.

    Can I substitute flax seeds with chia seeds?

    Yes, you can.  I would only use about 2 teaspoons of chia seeds for 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed.  That's just a personal preference, you can always add more.

    Storage

    Store dairy-free overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  Oatmeal with fruit will last about 2-3 days in the fridge versus non-fruit overnight oats which can last about 5-6 days.  To get around that, prep the oats without the fruit, then add the fruit the night before or the morning of, which will only work for recipes that don't require pureeing the fruit.  Store single servings in a small mason jar or anything with a lid.

    16 Easy dairy-free overnight oat flavors

    Cherry overnight oats in a jar with yogurt and cherries on top.

    Cherry Overnight Oats

    Creamy cherry overnight oats with almond butter! This recipe uses frozen cherries to save your fresh ones for snacking.

    5/5 from 4 ratings

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    Chocolate raspberry overnight oats with raspberries and chocolate on top.

    Chocolate Raspberry Overnight Oats

    Sweet and tart chocolate raspberry overnight oats for a chocolatey sweet treat for breakfast.  They’re easy, creamy, and only take 5 minutes to meal prep.

    5/5 from 2 ratings

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    Berry cheesecake overnight oats in a jar with berries, yogurt, and granola on top.

    Mixed Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

    Enjoy this mixed berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe as a sweet treat for breakfast! The recipe uses dairy-free cream cheese to give the oats that tangy taste from cheesecake.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Banana overnight oats in a jar with sliced banana and walnuts on top.

    Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats

    Creamy banana cinnamon overnight oats for an easy breakfast.  The oats combine ripe bananas with cinnamon and the optional peanut butter to flavor rolled oats for a filling meal.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Raspberry overnight oats in a jar with granola and raspberries on top.

    Easy Raspberry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter

    Creamy raspberry overnight oats are an easy recipe for meal prep.  The raspberries provide a sweet tartness to these creamy oats, while the almond butter adds a rich nutty flavor.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Strawberry overnight oats in a jar with diced strawberries and granola on top.

    Strawberry Overnight Oats

    Vegan strawberry overnight oats are a perfect make-ahead breakfast.  The rolled oats are soaked in a simple homemade strawberry-flavored milk to soften the oats, creating flavor-packed creamy overnight oats.

    5/5 from 3 ratings

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    Apple overnight oats in a jar with diced apples and granola on top.

    Applesauce Overnight Oats

    Applesauce overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and easy to put together.  The recipe uses pumpkin pie spice and almond butter to make the oatmeal taste a little more like apple pie.

    5/5 from 3 ratings

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    Pb2 overnight oats in a jar with blueberries and sliced banana on top.

    Overnight Oats with PB2

    Overnight oats with PB2 (peanut butter powder) are easy to make and packed with peanut butter flavor.  They can easily be customized by adding berries, sliced bananas, or chocolate chips.

    /5 from 0 ratings

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    Mango overnight oats with diced mango on top.

    Creamy Mango Overnight Oats

    Creamy mango overnight oats with a twist!  We’re adding allspice and cinnamon for some extra flavor to these healthy and nutritious oats.  

    5/5 from 3 ratings

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    Pumpkin overnight oats in a jar with yogurt and cinnamon on top.

    Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter

    Vegan pumpkin overnight oats use pumpkin pie spice for that familiar fall flavor and a bit of peanut butter for that little something special to tie it all together.

    5/5 from 2 ratings

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    Overnight oats in a jar with frozen berries on top.

    Easy Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

    Overnight oats with frozen fruit are easy to make and work great for meal prep.  The simple breakfast is customizable; use your favorite frozen fruit or try it with frozen berries.

    5/5 from 2 ratings

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    Cinnamon overnight oats in a jar with two cinnamon sticks.

    Easy Cinnamon Overnight Oats

    Cinnamon overnight oats are sweetened with maple syrup and raisins, then a generous amount of ground cinnamon is added for a delightfully sweet breakfast treat.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Overnight oats in a jar with blueberries, yogurt, and granola on top.

    Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

    Blueberry cheesecake overnight oats use yogurt to give the oats that tangy taste from cheesecake.  Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used, so these berry cheesecake overnight oats can be made anytime.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Overnight oats in a jar with raisins and slivered almonds on top.

    Basic Overnight Oats with Flaxseed

    This is a basic overnight oats recipe for breakfast that can be adapted to your flavor preferences.  Try them with raisins and a dash of cinnamon, or go with creamy peanut butter to add some flavor.

    5/5 from 2 ratings

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    Overnight oats in a jar with diced strawberries and granola on top.

    Overnight Oats with Water

    This recipe for overnight oats without milk or yogurt is an easy make-ahead breakfast.  Whether you don’t have milk or don’t want to use it, here is how to make overnight oats with water.  

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats in a jar with a drizzle of peanut butter.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are easy to make and great for meal planning.  The oats use unsweetened cocoa powder to give them the chocolatey flavor, and then mix in crunchy or creamy peanut butter for that classic combination.

    5/5 from 1 ratings

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    I hope you enjoyed one or all of the dairy-free oatmeal flavors to change up your nutritious breakfast.

    A collage of 8 photos of different vegan overnight oats in jars.

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    A collage of 8 photos of different vegan overnight oats in jars.