This vegan overnight oats is the perfect breakfast recipe to make the night before! Throw together some oats, milk, and a bit of sweetness and this recipe is ready to go!
Combine the oats and 3 cups water. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
6 cups water, 1 cup thick-cut oats
After steeping, drain and rinse the oats. Do not skip this step, as rinsing the oats washes away extra solids and starch.
Blend the rinsed oats with the remaining 3 cups water until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh bag or 4-ply cheesecloth. Do not press or squeeze the oatmeal. Once strained, discard the solids.
6 cups water
Stir the vanilla extract and stevia (if using) into the milk, then store in an airtight container. Chill up to one week.
½ tsp vanilla extract, 5-10 drops liquid stevia
For the overnight oats
In an airtight container, combine the oats, chia seeds, milk, and stevia. Stir to combine.
⅓ cup thick-cut oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, ⅔ cup oat milk (or any milk), 12-18 drops liquid stevia
Optional: To start your flavor explorations, try stirring these into the oats before chilling: 1) 2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberries, or 2) 2 tablespoons raisins and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours until thickened.