Easy, 6-ingredient overnight oats with water that takes just five minutes of prep. It’s as easy as that. The hardest part is waiting for them to soak up all the liquid and be ready to eat!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick: Make your breakfast in just a few minutes the night before. Place it in the fridge, and it’s ready to go in the morning. Check this out for more quick vegan breakfast recipes!
- Nutritious: Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, these water overnight oats offer a balanced start to your day.
- Meal prep: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping.
Nutrition For Mental Health
One serving of this easy overnight oats contains 291 calories, 37g of carbohydrates, 9g of protein, 13 g of plant-based fat, and 7g of fiber. It also has 301mg of potassium, 118mg of calcium, and 3mg of iron.
A randomized control trial found that consuming β-Glucan, the soluble fiber in oats, experienced decreased severity of headache, fatigue, and anxiety as well as improved concentration.
Ingredients + Notes
Simple ingredients come together to make this overnight oat recipe with water.
- Oats: The base of this recipe is old-fashioned oats.
- Chia seeds: These tiny seeds pack a nutritional punch, adding fiber, protein, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, they help thicken your oats.
- Maple Syrup: A tasty natural sweetener without refined sugars.
- Almond Butter: Nut butter is key as it gives a bit of creaminess to the mix.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- Oats: Experiment with old-fashioned oats or quick oats for varying textures. I don’t recommend steel-cut oats for this recipe, though. It just won’t turn out right.
- Nut butter: Swap almond butter with peanut butter for a different taste. Alternatively, if you have a nut allergy, then sunflower seed butter is a great option.
- Sweetener: If you don’t have maple syrup on hand, then I recommend using coconut sugar or brown sugar for varied sweetness.
- Ground flax: If you don’t have chia seeds on hand, ground flax seeds work well, too.
- Protein powder: Protein powder would make a good addition to this recipe. Mixed with water, it can add a bit more creaminess to these milk-free overnight oats. This is my favorite vanilla protein powder and my favorite chocolate protein powder. For this recipe, I would start by adding one to two teaspoons.
How To Make Overnight Oats With Water
With only five minutes of prep, this recipe will be ready in no time!
- Add dry ingredients into a glass jar.
- Pour in liquid ingredients into the jar and stir thoroughly.
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- Place lid on and store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve this overnight oats with water topped with fresh berries, and enjoy!
Servings Ideas
Here are some delicious toppings to consider adding to this milk-free overnight oatmeal recipe.
Toppings
- Plant-based Milk: Drizzle non-dairy milk such as unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, hemp milk, or oat milk for added creaminess.
- Yogurt: Top with a dollop of plant-based yogurt, such as vegan Greek yogurt, for extra protein.
- Fresh Fruit: Complete your bowl with a variety of fresh or frozen fruit for additional vitamins and flavors.
- Dried Fruit: Add in raisins, craisins, or dried coconut flakes, whichever is your favorite.
- Chocolate Chips: Add rich sweetness with vegan mini chocolate chips.
Sides
- Muffins: This overnight oats without milk recipe is perfect paired with a Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin or a Vegan Banana Muffin.
- Smoothies: Enjoy a refreshing Almond Butter Smoothie or a No Yogurt Blueberry Smoothie.
- Hot Drinks: My go-to hot drinks these days are this Golden Milk Latte or Oat Milk Matcha Latte. I hope you enjoy them!
- Savory: If you are looking for something savory, you could pair this water-based overnight oats with Homemade Potato Waffles or Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble.
Storage Tips
Store these easy overnight oats made with water in an airtight glass container like a mason jar to maintain freshness and prevent odors. If you make it in a glass jar from the beginning, it makes storing them super easy! They can keep in the fridge for up to four days.
FAQ
Yes, you can use water to make overnight oats. Using water is a great option for those who are dairy-free or for a lower-calorie overnight oats recipe.
Yes, you can definitely make overnight oats with water instead of milk. This works well for anyone who needs a simple, dairy-free alternative.
The ideal consistency of overnight oats really depends on your personal preference. That being said, a good starting ratio is 1:1 for oats to liquid. You can adjust from there depending on how thick or runny you prefer your oats.
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Recipe
Overnight Oats With Water
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Add dry ingredients into a glass jar.
- Pour in liquid ingredients into the jar and stir thoroughly.
- Place lid on and store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with fresh berries on top and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Wolever, T. M. S., Rahn, M., Dioum, E. H., Jenkins, A. L., Ezatagha, A., Campbell, J. E., & Chu, Y. (2021). Effect of Oat β-Glucan on Affective and Physical Feeling States in Healthy Adults: Evidence for Reduced Headache, Fatigue, Anxiety and Limb/Joint Pains. Nutrients, 13(5), 1534. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051534
