Healthy Fall Overnight Oats (dairy-free)
These Healthy Fall Overnight Oats are a cozy breakfast in a jar, sweet, creamy, and hearty with plenty of protein and fiber to keep you full. This easy vegan overnight oats recipe is perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Just layer the oats in mason jars, top with fruit, and enjoy a wholesome, grab-and-go breakfast.
Have I told you how much I love overnight oats? They are the easiest meal for my rushed morning. The oats are so filling and fuel me for my morning workout. I love making them on Sundays.
Spotlight on These Healthy Fall Overnight Oats
- They’re packed with nutrition. Oats are a true superfood, loaded with fiber and plant-based protein to keep you full and energized all morning long. There’s nothing like starting your day with a high-protein breakfast.
- They’re simple and quick. Busy mornings? No problem. These overnight oats take less than 5 minutes to prep. Just grab a couple of mason jars, layer your ingredients, and you’ve got breakfast ready.
- They’re budget-friendly. Oats are one of the most affordable pantry staples, and most of the ingredients you need are likely already on hand. It’s proof that eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive.
- They taste amazing. This recipe brings all the cozy fall flavors you love. My kids happily eat theirs topped with a few chocolate chips, and they never leave a bite behind!
- They’re customizable. Pumpkin spice not your thing? Swap it out for apple, pear, or even chocolate banana oats. Each jar can be personalized, which makes them a perfect family-friendly breakfast option.
- They’re ideal for meal prep. Make a batch of jars on Sunday and you’ll have grab-and-go breakfasts ready for the week.
The Ingredients
Old fashioned oats: Make sure to use this variety and not rolled or quick cooking oats. Choosing high-quality oats is a good idea since this is the base of the meal. I like to use organic varieties.
Plant-based milk: Use whatever you have on hand. I love how creamy cashew and oat milk are. Those are my favorite to use for these fall overnight oats.
Ground flaxseed: This ingredient helps bind everything together. You can also use chia seeds if you do not have ground flaxseed on hand.
Date paste: I like to make a batch of date paste on Sundays to use throughout the week. Simply soak a container of pitted dates completely in water in the fridge overnight. The next day, blend the water and dates, and bam, you’ve got yourself date paste!
Pureed pumpkin: Use a can of organic pumpkin for this recipe. A little bit of pumpkin goes a long way.
Yogurt: I like to use cashew-based or coconut-based yogurt for this recipe. I think they are the creamiest non-dairy yogurt. Go ahead and use your favorite plant-based brand.
Cinnamon: It wouldn’t be a fall-themed breakfast without cinnamon, now would it? You can also use pumpkin pie spice instead of straight cinnamon.
Maple syrup: I love to top my overnight oats with a mixture of yogurt and maple syrup. It reminds me of a healthy frosting. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
Rolled oats are ideal because they absorb liquid well and soften overnight without turning mushy. Quick oats tend to get very soft, and steel-cut oats remain quite chewy and may need more liquid or extra soaking time.
For the creamiest and thickest texture, I suggest chilling them in the fridge overnight for at least 8 hours. However, you can enjoy them after 4 hours of chill time.
Yes, you can enjoy them warm. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or gently warm on the stovetop. Just be cautious not to overheat. I recommend stirring half way through heating it. Also, add the yogurt after heating the oat mixture.
This usually comes down to liquid ratio or ingredient absorption. If it’s too thick, you can add more plant-based milk in the morning.
For a fall twist, consider adding baked apple chunks, warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), maple syrup, toasted pecans or walnuts, shredded coconut, or even a swirl of almond butter. These mix-ins keep it seasonal and cozy.
The Instructions
Step one: Grab a mason jar and place all of the ingredients into the jar except the additional yogurt and maple syrup topping. This includes: oats, plant-based milk, ground flaxseed, date paste, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon. Give it all a good stir.
Step two: Mix together the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl, and then pour and spread it on top of the oats. Sprinkle the yogurt with a dash of cinnamon.
Step three: Secure the lid onto the mason jar and place it into the fridge. Ideally, make your oats the night before. Otherwise, make sure they get into the fridge for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!
Storage
Store the oats in a mason jar with lid. The overnight oats will last 4 days in the fridge.
Tips + Modifications
If you are not vegan, feel free to use dairy-based milk and yogurt for this recipe.
If you are not a big fan of pumpkin, go ahead and skip that step and omit it.
If you are out of ground flaxseed, you can use chia seeds instead.
If you do not have date paste, use maple syrup, half the amount called for.
More Oat-Based Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Spiced Nut and Date Overnight Oats
Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Vegan Cosmic Brownie Baked Oats
Dubai Chocolate Coconut Granola
Raspberry Baked Oatmeal with Almond Butter
Healthy Fall Overnight Oats (dairy-free)
Equipment
- 1 mason jar with lid
Ingredients
For the oat base:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons date paste *Sub 1 tbsp maple syrup if needed
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree *Use canned
- 1 tablespoon plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
For the yogurt topping:
- 2 tablespoons plant-based yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Grab a mason jar and place all of the ingredients into the jar except the additional yogurt and maple syrup topping. This includes: oats, plant-based milk, ground flaxseed, pumpkin puree, date paste, and cinnamon. Give it all a good stir.
- Mix the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl, and then pour and spread it on top of the oats. Sprinkle the yogurt with a dash of cinnamon.
- Secure a lid onto the mason jar and place it into the fridge. Ideally, make your oats the night before. Otherwise, make sure they get into the fridge for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!
