Well, maybe grabbing a granola bar or something, but a batch of overnight oats is definitely more filling and delicious!
I love experimenting with various flavors and textures in my overnight oats. Adding different spices, fresh fruits and nuts can make a boring batch of overnight oats ten times more delicious.
Sometimes playing around with different flavor combinations in the kitchen pays off and results in a pretty fabulous creation.
That was the case with this batch of vanilla walnut overnight oats. The nutty flavor of Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla paired perfectly with cinnamon and walnuts to make a comforting bowl of overnight oats with 15 grams of protein to help keep me full for hours.
I didn’t add any additional sugar outside of the vanilla Greek yogurt and since the unsweetened vanilla almond milk is lower in sugar than skim milk, this bowl of overnight oats has only 8 grams of sugar. Feel free to top the oats with a bit of honey or brown sugar if you like your overnight oats a little sweeter!
Vanilla Walnut Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Description
That was the case with this batch of vanilla walnut overnight oats. The nutty flavor of Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla paired perfectly with cinnamon and walnuts to make a comforting bowl of overnight oats with 15 grams of protein to help keep me full for hours.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 6-ounce container vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, 1/2 cup of almond milk and cinnamon. Stir together, cover and allow oats to sit in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, add two tablespoons almond milk to oats and stir.
- Top with chopped walnuts and additional toppings (if desired) and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 96mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0
Enjoy!
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Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try these!
hope you like them as much as we do in our house!
Yum! I still am not as much of a cold oat eater but I’ve found that adding a little extra liquid and heating up on the stove really speeds up the process. Since the oats softened already from the overnight soaking, you don’t have to take the 10-20min of cooking time in the morning. Quick and I get my piping hot bowl. 🙂
a woman i used to work with loved overnight oats but couldn’t get past the cold oats either! she always heated them up for 10 seconds in the microwave which made me laugh. she said it “took the edge off.” 🙂
Ha! Yes, I like the “edge off” as well. 🙂 But I’ll take oatmeal cookies any way!!
Such a handy breakfast! If I had of known it was going to be so mild this morning I definitely would of made a batch, it’s been too chilly up to now!
Love overnight oats, especially with protein powder & peanut butter!
I love overnight oats! The raspberries you added to these look amazing too. I miss having fresh berries in the winter 🙁
Those raspberries look so good! So fresh!
Yum, I can’t wait to try this!
Okay, so I’ve seen your recipes for the overnight oats, and I’ve even bought all of the necessary ingredients. But I just can’t bring myself to make them because I’m a little worried about if I’ll like eating oats cold! Silly, I know… I love vanilla and walnut though, and those raspberries look delish. Maybe tonight’s my night?
i actually think the issue most people have w/overnight oats seems to be texture-based even more so than the whole “cold oats” thing! i hope you that you like them if you decide to give them a go!
They look delicious (& I love the taste of overnight oats), but I find that overnight oats & just oats in general don’t leave me full… I end up right back in the kitchen an hour or two later. Great looking recipe though! 🙂
i’ll often stir in a spoonful of almond butter or peanut butter, too. that helps keep me satisfied a lot more than just oats alone!
That’s such a great idea! Thanks!!
I rarely make overnight oats anymore, but they’re perfect when I need something quick!
Mmm, that sounds like a delicious combination. I’ve recently become a huge fan of adding raspberries to things. I buy a bag of frozen rasps almost every week. My FAVORITE recipe with them (so far!) is my Raspberry Truffle Protein Shake. YUM!
Those oats and the strawberrys look delicious!! Will have to try this tomorrow, thanks Julie!
I was just telling someone last night about overnight oats and all the options. I sent her a few ideas, but will have to link her here. I think she’ll love this one!
I love overnight oats too, and I always stir in PB right before serving. I also like mine a lot thicker.. I never use milk, just yogurt. 🙂
Haven’t had over night oats in forever! Love the vanilla addition, sounds yummy 🙂
I am not a fan of normal or instant oatmeal hot (even with brown sugar and other stuff) but I tried your regular overnight oats tutorial Monday and loved them. Left me so full and with banana and cinnamon it was perfect! Can’t wait to try this version.
Btw found your blog through pinterest and it is fantastic!
so glad you found me, brianna! i am a liiiiittle bit in love with pinterest. 🙂
I went through a huge overnight oats kick and I think it was all I ate for breakfast for months. I have given it a little break now and am craving them again! This recipe looks delicious!
Looks yummy! Overnight oats is one of my favorite breakfasts but I haven’t had it lately since it’s been so darn cold. I’m already looking forward to eating it regularly in the warmer months though!
Sounds delicious! Silk Original Light is my favorite milk and I buy it every week. Maybe Ill give the pure almond a try. The recipe sounds soo yummy though!
These sound amAAAAAAAAAAAzing!
This sounds incredible! Overnight oats aren’t super appealing to me this time of year (it was 10 degrees outside yesterday when I woke up, after all), but I’m all about overnight oats during the warmer months, and vanilla + walnuts sounds like a fantastic combo!
Looks fantastic!! I too may have to venture out of my comfort zone & try these 🙂
I was wondering, Julie… do you think you could find the time to put together a post on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle? I find you so completely inspirational & I don’t think I am the only woman who has a past involving eating disorders & calorie counting/obsession. I have to be honest, your blog was a huge source of inspiration in my time of ‘recovery’ — it helped me to learn that a healthy life is all about balance & to get rid of strict all-or-nothing rules.
I love reading your blog every day & will continue to do so — just thought a post on balancing it all would help me & many others 🙂
Have a great day!
this means a lot to me, kelly. thank you! i’ve had a post in the back of my mind for the longest time that touches on this and i just need to write it!
I love overnight oats! This looks delicious Julie!
So, this is completely random and unrelated to your post in anyway….buuuuuut I just remembered that The Bachelor starts on Monday night….will you be watching this season?!?!
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Love different variation of overnight oats!
Oats are definitely way more satisfying than a granola bar – I actually can’t believe that I went through a phase of only grabbing some sort of bar for breakfast… I really don’t think I’d be able to do that anymore without feeling like I was going to gnaw my arm off an hour later.
I love this!!… and I love the double serving! Gotta make this for the hubs and I
It’s been way too long since I’ve had overnight oats. I should make them again starting with this recipe
Mmm… I always forget about Overnight Oats, and then I crave them in the morning. They’re the perfect balance of carb-y goodness and satisfying protein!
I love almond milk. It’s great to use in oatmeal so that I don’t need extra sweeter like you said. 🙂
Yum! I feel like walnuts are the “forgotten nut”. I have been using them in muffins, granola, on salads, etc, to give almonds a break.
Question, are chia seeds necessary for the texture? Or is it just additional nutrition?
they really help make the oats nice and thick. i definitely prefer adding chia seeds to my overnight oats, but you can always omit them and reduce the amount of milk.
I’m jealous of your breakfast but inspired to do something other than cut up a banana in my cheerios this morning. Thank you for posting your yummy noms for the rest of us!
wait, you eat cold oatmeal?! Isn’t that a bit gummy in texture? Love oatmeal, doctored up with some peanut butter and will take the extra minute to microwave the oats.
overnight oats are wonderful choice for breakfast and so easy but now i have one problem. I am staying away from dairy – do you have an idea for another non dairy substitute for Greek yogurt?
hi dixya! this recipe omits the yogurt completely: https://www.pbfingers.com/2012/04/18/oatmeal-cookie-dough-overnight-oats/
I love overnight oats, I just skip the yogurt part.. I think blackberries would be great!
I’ve been looking through your blog and I already love it. I just found it today.
Could I replace chia seeds with flax seeds? Are they kinda similar? I don’t really know much about them but I do know that chia seeds are so darn expensive where I live! $12 a pound! Crazy!
you could, but you may want to reduce the amount of milk. the chia seeds really help thicken everthing up overnight!
Mmm! It looks like one of those breakfasts that is simple, but amazing. The kind that it would actually ruin it to add more “extras” too. Love the way you presented it!
Isn’t Silk amazing? I’ve never had oats cold but this recipe sounds great, thanks for sharing!
What store do you get your chia seeds at? I’m having some troubles finding them.
Thanks!
hi lindsay! i either buy them in bulk on amazon.com or at my local health food store (earth origins).
What vanilla greek yogurt did you use? I always find lots of hidden sugars in the flavored yogurts, so I would love to know which one has low sugar considering your whole recipe only has 8grams!
I love Silk unsweetened! I avoid dairy for the most part, so I wish I could find a good substitute for the greek yougurt in overnight oats. I dont really like soy yogurt mainly since there isn’t much protein!
I need to go grab some chia seeds to make overnight oats again! AH! These look tasty though! Love that its low in sugar and full of protein!
These look delicious-Almond Milk is my favorite! Even better that it has a great amount of protein to get me through the morning! I can’t wait to try these 🙂
Yummy. I love oats. I’ve been meaning to try over night oats. I should really get around to doing it.
This actually look really good & very filling! I have a dumb question though….do you leave them out on counter or put them in the fridge overnight?
in the fridge! i just edited the post to state that a little more clearly! thanks!
This looks so tasty; any way to make it without yogurt?
yes! here’s a yogurt-free version of overnight oats: https://www.pbfingers.com/2012/04/18/oatmeal-cookie-dough-overnight-oats/
Yum! This looks amazing. I haven’t tried Silk’s Almond Milk before. How does it compare to Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla?
Yum! I’ve really got to try overnight oats one of these days 😉