Fast and filling Overnight Oats made with healthy staples like almond butter, chia and hemp seeds. A simple make-ahead breakfast that packed nearly 13g protein and 8g fiber (no dairy needed!). Stay energized all morning long with this fan favorite balanced breakfast.
Ok, so we've nailed the coffee overnight oats with tahini and we've learned our oats MUST have staying powder. You know I've got a bounty of healthier breakfast recipes to start your day with; and you better believe they're tasty!
But what if you want vegan overnight oats without yogurt that are still creamy, thick, and protein-packed?
Then this is your recipe! The key is using nutritional powerhouses like chia seeds, nut butter, and hemp seeds to make a magically delish vegan overnight oats recipe that will keep you full for hours. Hallelujah!
Notes on our star ingredients
- Soy milk: I developed this recipe with soy milk since it has more protein than almond AND is super creamy.
- Chia seeds: My secret weapon to thicken the mixture and add plenty of fiber and healthy fats. Don't skip them!
- Almond butter: I love the creamy mouthfeel and sweetness this adds. When I tested this without nut butter, it lacked depth and mouthfeel.
- Hemp seeds: To me, adding hemp seeds is such an easy way to boost the protein. (The dietitian in me loves that it's a complete plant protein!)
- Almond extract: This may seem skippable but it's quite the opposite! It's what makes this stand above the rest, lending a unique cookie-like flavor. A must!
- Salt: Salt is CRITICAL important for flavor yet so many overnight oat recipes don't include it. A key ingredient for rounding out the flavors!
Make it with me!
So you wanna get funky with the flavors...
- PB cup: Ok I LOVE this one. Just add 1 tbsp cacao powder, 1 tsp maple syrup, and use 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter.
- Chunky monkey: add 1 tbsp shredded coconut, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, and top with half a sliced banana.
- Blueberry lemon: So bright and fresh! Add ¾ cup fresh blueberries, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and sub the almond extract for lemon extract.
Make breakfast once for the week!
Store oats in the refrigerator tightly covered for up to 4 days.
You can freeze overnight oats by portioning into a sprayed muffin tin and storing frozen oats in a baggie. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
I hope you're as obsessed with this fun recipe as I am!
I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a quick star rating and review below. Comments mean the world to me and your honest feedback helps me to continue to share recipes you'll crave!
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Creamy Higher Protein Overnight Oats Without Yogurt
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Delicious, creamy and filling Overnight Oats made with healthy staples like almond butter and chia seeds. A simple make-ahead breakfast that packed nearly 13g protein and 8g fiber (no Greek yogurt needed!). Stay energized all morning long with this fan favorite balanced breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds (optional for protein boost!)
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisk to combine.
- Taste and add any additional sweetener to taste. Portion into 2 jars or containers. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Stir before eating and enjoy cold out of the fridge with fruit and a drizzle of nut butter!
Mina says
First time I’ve ever liked overnight oats! I’ve always added the almond butter in the morning, can’t believe adding it at night made such a difference! Such a time saver on mornings I’m rushing to get to work!
Alexis Joseph says
I’m so glad you loved them, Mina! I agree, the almond butter mixed in is a game changer 🙂