Morning Glory Overnight Oats is a wholesome breakfast and a delicious way to start the day. It is a vegan, gluten free quick breakfast and full of good things! Made with almond milk and lightly sweetened with honey, it also has grated carrots, apples currants, walnuts and coconut. A bit of cinnamon adds some extra flavor. You can easily take this basic overnight oats recipe and add your favorite toppings.
This recipe would be a good one to meal prep for busy mornings. It is assembled the night before and is ready to eat the next morning. It makes enough for 2-3 servings.
Baked oatmeal is another way to create a breakfast that you put together the night before in a baking dish and bake in the morning. Check out Blueberry Baked Oatmeal and Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal for some other oatmeal recipes.
There is nothing better than a bowl of warm oatmeal on a winter morning for a nutritious breakfast. Check out Cranberry Orange Oatmeal, and Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal for some other healthy breakfast recipes. If you are looking for another great breakfast with oats check out Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes.
If you would prefer to make Morning Glory Overnight Oats on the stove stop in cook oatmeal form instead of as overnight oats, check out the additional instructions at the end of the recipe.
SOME THINGS TO KNOW:FAQ’S
INGREDIENT TIPS:
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. They absorb liquids well and maintain a nice chewiness. Avoid instant oatmeal/instant oats as they can become too mushy when soaked overnight. Read Types of Oatmeal Explained.
- For an extra protein kick, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder or Greek yogurt. This can make your overnight oats more filling.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Mixing Bowl: A medium to large mixing bowl is essential for combining all the ingredients. Glass or stainless steel bowls are preferred as they don’t retain flavors or odors from previous uses.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To accurately measure your ingredients like oats, milk, honey, and spices, a set of measuring cups and spoons is very handy.
- Grater: For grating the apple and carrot. A standard box grater works well for this purpose.
- Spoon or Spatula: A spoon or spatula is needed for mixing the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Mason Jars or Airtight Containers: For storing the overnight oats in the refrigerator in single servings.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Old-fashioned oats can be substituted with quick oats for a softer less chewy texture. Avoid using steel-cut oats as they have different textures that require cooking and won’t soften as well overnight.
- Any other plant-based milk of choice like soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk or coconut milk can be used in place of the almond milk. Dairy milk works too if you are not avoiding dairy.
- The honey can be substituted with pure maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar.
- If you do not have cinnamon substitute nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or allspice for a different flavor profile.
- The apple can be substituted with pears, mashed banana, or any other soft fresh fruit or fresh berries. Dried fruits like chopped dates or figs can also work.
- Raisins, chopped dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots can be substituted for the currants.
- If you do not have walnuts you can use almonds, pecans, or any other nuts.
- Sweetened flaked coconut can be substituted with unsweetened coconut flakes for a less sweet option, or omit it entirely.
HOW TO STORE MORNING GLORY OVERNIGHT OATS:
- Morning glory overnight oats typically last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes them a great option for meal prepping a weeks worth of breakfasts if you double the recipe. After preparing the oats, transfer them into an airtight container or mason jars.
- Frozen morning glory overnight oats can be stored for up to 3 months.To freeze overnight oats, make sure they are in a freezer safe air-tight container.
- If you plan to freeze the oats, consider adding ingredients like fresh fruits or nuts after thawing for better texture and flavor.
- Thaw the oats in the refrigerator overnight.
- The texture of the oats might change slightly after freezing and thawing. They can become a bit more mushy. Give them a good stir and, if needed, add a splash of milk or yogurt to improve the texture.
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almond milk, honey and cinnamon.
Add the apple, carrots, currants, walnuts and coconut.
Stir them into the oats. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight for at least 7-8 hours.
Morning Glory Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 small apple, cored and grated
- ½ cup carrot, grated (1 small)
- ¼ cup currants (raisins can be substituted)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almond milk, honey and cinnamon. Combine well.
Add the apple, carrots, currants, walnuts and coconut. Stir them into the oatmeal.
Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight for at least 7-8 hours. Stir in the morning and serve.
STOVETOP VERSION:
Combine the oats, almond milk, honey and cinnamon in a medium size saucepan. Stir well.
Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered stirring often until the almond milk is almost completely absorbed into the oats. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the apple, carrots, currants, walnuts and coconut.
