And with the beginning cool winds of autumn in the air, leaves starting to change colors into a more velvety reds, oranges and yellows, there’s no better way to start the morning than with a hot, hearty and delicious breakfast.
These Fall Overnight Oats are the perfect oatmeal recipe for fall because it’s so easy to make and you can add so many fall flavors.
Imagine pulling a jar of oats and milk, infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and set overnight to get creamy, out of your fridge at breakfast time. Just the smell will warm you before your first bite.
I think one of the best things about overnight oats is the creative potential. As the weather starts to cool off, for fall, sweeten with maple syrup, use fresh apples for tartness, toast some pecan chips for crunch.
They’re also adaptable to whatever your nutritional needs. It is so easy to make: if you set it the night before, when you wake up you can just grab and go, which in my opinion is the best thing ever, especially on the weekdays when you are in a hurry to get to work.
The 11 Best Fall overnight Oats and recipes
1. Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
There is nothing I enjoy more than waking up and smelling the perfume of spices wafting from the kitchen. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of oats that has taken it all in while it soaked overnight, and there is nothing more satisfying than haphazardly mixing it all up the night before and knowing that everything you need for a fantastic and filling breakfast is lying in wait for you in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Combine the rolled oats, almond milk, and pumpkin puree in a mason jar or a bowl.
2. Add chia seeds, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well-combined.
3. Cover the jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate and let the mixture chill overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
5. Stir the oats in the morning. Add extra milk if you like your porridge soft.
6. Chill, then top with your choice of nuts, granola, more pumpkin pie spice or anything else your heart desires. Congratulations: you just made pumpkin ice cream!
2. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
I love to have a good breakfast to start my day. A favorite these days is apple cinnamon overnight oats.
I like the taste of sweet apple mixed with warm cinnamon. What I like most about it is, one can prepare it in the evening and it will be ready in the morning.
Its taste plus ease of preparing makes morning a little brighter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, additional diced apple, or a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chopped apple, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
2. Transfer the mixture into a mason jar or an airtight container.
3. Chill the container, covered, for several hours or, preferably, overnight so the oats absorb the liquid and the flavours integrate.
4. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the oatmeal mixture has become too thick, add a splash of milk until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Divide the overnight oats into bowls or jars, and top with chopped nuts, more diced apple or a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).
6. Yummy and nutritious Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats to start your day on a cold fall morning.
3. Maple Pecan Overnight Oats
When you’ve mixed in maple and pecan, it is like having a treat you know is good for you.
There is a decadence to bathing oats in a thick portion of nutty pecan flavor, which melds with maple syrup’s sweetness to create a marvelous mash.
My mornings have a little sparkle when I know I can put a pot of oats in the fridge each night and breakfast will be done.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt.
2. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Divide the mixture into two mason jars or any airtight containers.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours – or overnight, if you can wait – to let the oats soak up the liquid.
5. Stir the oats well before serving, then garnish with more chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you want.
6. Enjoy your Maple Pecan Overnight Oats cold, straight from the fridge.
4. Caramel Apple Overnight Oats
Creamy oats, caramel and apple is one delicious combination. I like this recipe for breakfast in the morning as well as in the afternoon as a snack.
You’re going to love it, enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 apple, diced
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, applesauce, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Fold in the diced apple, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
3. Add the caramel sauce and stir until fully incorporated.
4. Taste the mixture and add maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
5. Divide into jars or containers, cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
6. Stir well before serving in the morning, and either serve it cold or warmed up. Garnish with a drizzle of extra caramel sauce and extra apple slices, if you want.
5. Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats
This is a dish that tastes better than it sounds – the tangy orange blends sweetly with the tart cranberry, and the vibrant flavor wakes up my taste buds .
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries
1 small orange, zested and juiced
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Mix rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
2. Stir in the fresh or dried cranberries, orange zest, and juice thoroughly so that all the ingredients are mixed.
3. Divide the mixture into individual serving jars or an airtight container.
4. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and release their flavours.
5. Stir the oats well in the morning, taste, and add more sweetener or milk to your liking before serving. Enjoy cold or warmed up.
6. Chai Spiced Overnight Oats
These spiced oats made with chai spices are one of my go-tos; there’s just something about the warming cinnamon, cardamom and ginger that I find so incredibly yummy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- Your choice of toppings (e.g., sliced almonds, fresh fruit, etc.)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds.
2. Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, stirring to blend well.
3. Stir in spices: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, allspice, and a pinch of black pepper.
4. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
5. Cover the bowl or transfer to a jar with a lid, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Stir in the oats before serving and top with sliced almonds or fresh fruit. Chill.
7. Pear Ginger Overnight Oats
I love waking up to a flavor punch, pear and ginger is just that. Overnight it becomes a great, wibbly, satisfying breakfast, just perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk of choice)
- 1 pear, diced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced almonds, additional pear slices, and a drizzle of honey
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl: rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds (for breakfast bowls, the seeds can be added separately when serving), ground ginger, vanilla extract, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt.
2. Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Fold in the chopped pear pieces so that they are evenly distributed.
4. Pour into a jar or other airtight container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.
5. Give the oats a good stir in the morning. Pour more milk if the mixture is too thick.
6. Pour on the topping of your choice, whether it’s sliced almonds, more pear slices, or a drizzle of honey, and voila! It’s ready to be served.
8. Brown Sugar & Fig Overnight Oats
I love nothing more than a big, tasty breakfast and am always on the lookout for new tastes. When I first tasted this special blend, I was hooked.
A blend of the earthy sweetness of brown sugar with a less intense, fruity note of dried figs makes a taste that is comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 figs, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
1.In a large bowl or a mason jar, mix together the rolled oats, almond milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
2. Fold in the chia seeds for crunch and creaminess, if using.
3. Slice the figs and gently fold them into the mixture.
4. Cover the bowl or cap the jar, and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4-6 hours) to let the oats absorb all of the liquid and flavour.
5. Stir the oats in the morning, add more milk if you want it more runny, and start your fall day with a chilled or lightly heated breakfast.
9. Mulled Wine Overnight Oats
I found this lovely seasonal twist on plain oats and can’t stop using it. Taking the traditional spices for mulled wine and adding them to breakfast oats creates a comforting, almost indulgent experience: it’s like a big hug on a cold morning.
I love waking up to this aromatic, flavorful breakfast.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup red wine (preferably a fruity variety like Merlot or Shiraz)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 whole cloves
1 star anise
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (optional)
Fresh fruit or nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, pour the red wine, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, whole cloves and star anise. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes to let the spices infuse the wine. Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain the whole spices.
3. In one mixing bowl or glass container, combine the rolled oats, mulled wine (it should be cooled to room temperature by now), almond milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
5. Stir the oats in the morning to combine, and add Greek yogurt if you fancy a touch of creaminess.
6. Top the mulled wine overnight oats with fruit or nuts of choice, then serve. Cold or gently warmed.
10. Sweet Potato Pie Overnight Oats
I love having a great breakfast in the morning – a healthy, rich meal – and this recipe is my choice. It’s a bit surreal: a slice of my favorite pie … for breakfast.
But in a good and very healthy way. And the flavors are really good – mildly sweet oats with sweet potato and warm spices.
And I really appreciate the wholesomeness here, something hearty that keeps me full and active all day long.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup milk (regular, almond, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans, additional maple syrup, or whipped cream
Instructions
1. Mix oats, cooked and mashed sweet potato, the milk and Greek yogurt in a medium bowl.
2. To the oat mixture, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and salt and mix well.
3. Transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container.
4. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least four hours, for the oats to soften and the flavours to develop.
5. Give the oats a good stir in the morning and add more maple syrup if you like your breakfast a little sweeter.
6. Eat cold or warm, with optional chopped pecan, additional maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream. Sweet Potato Pie Overnight Oats, enjoy!