Almond Joy Overnight Oats

These Almond Joy Overnight Oats are creamy, delicious, and taste like an Almond Joy! This overnight oats recipe is quick, easy, and packed with nutrients.

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What are overnight oats?

If you haven't had overnight oatmeal, it is a method of making oatmeal a bit differently than usual. Instead of cooking oats on your stovetop or microwave and eating them warm, overnight oats are cooked by being soaked with ingredients in the fridge overnight. By having the oats soak in the fridge, they will absorb the liquid and be ready to eat without being cooked in the typical way.

Almond joy overnight oats

These Almond Joy Overnight Oats are creamy, delicious, and taste like an Almond Joy! This overnight oats recipe is quick, easy, and packed with nutrients. To make this recipe, it's as simple as adding all of the ingredients to a jar, shaking well, and letting it sit in the fridge overnight. This recipe can be made the night before or even on the weekend so it's a great meal prep option!

This healthy breakfast option offers a high amount of protein and delicious flavors that will give you so much energy. Start your day with these awesome Almond Joy Overnight Oats!

What ingredients do I need?

• Oats - Oatmeal is one my breakfast staples because it's a slow-digesting carbohydrate that will steadily provide energy. For this recipe, the oats are "cooked" by being mixed with other ingredients and sitting in the fridge overnight. I would suggest quick oats.
• Chia seeds - A scoop of chia seeds doesn't add flavor, but several nutrients. They can also help thicken up the oatmeal for a creamy texture.
• Slivered almonds - Because this is an Almond Joy recipe, almonds are an important ingredient! They're high in healthy fats and will add some crunch to the oatmeal.
• Coconut flakes - Coconut is one of the key flavors in an Almond Joy candy, which is why this recipe needs coconut flakes! They will add sweetness to the oats.
• Mini chocolate chips - A scoop of mini chocolate chips is another important ingredient for this recipe. The chocolate chips add sweetness to the oatmeal, and they pair so well with the almonds and coconut!
• Almond milk - The almond milk is going to help "cook" the oats and serve as the liquid that the oats will absorb.
• Plain greek yogurt - Greek yogurt is going to make the oats extra creamy. It is also an awesome source of protein!

What substitutions can I make?

• Oats - Because this recipe is for overnight oats, you definitely need some sort of oats. I use quick oats but you could use gluten-free, flavored, or whatever kind you like best.
• Chia seeds - This is an optional ingredient and the recipe will still turn out great if you don't add these seeds.
• Slivered almonds - Because this is an Almond Joy recipe, almonds are an important ingredient! If you would rather use almonds in a different form, you can totally do so.
• Coconut flakes - Coconut is one of the key flavors in an Almond Joy candy, which is why this recipe needs coconut flakes! If you would prefer unsweetened instead of sweetened flakes, you can use those.
• Mini chocolate chips - You need to add chocolate chips! You can use regular-sized, dark, or whatever chocolate chips are in your pantry.
• Almond milk - Any other kind of milk will work well for this recipe so you can choose whatever matches your dietary needs.
• Plain greek yogurt - Any kind of yogurt will work for this recipe. You can use greek or low-fat, and vanilla or plain. A dairy-free option would also work.

Is this recipe healthy?

Each person has their own definition of healthy, and this recipe absolutely is healthy for me! This recipe has a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. The recipe is packed with protein and has 20 grams per serving. I love that I can eat this for breakfast and it will keep me full and fueled until lunch!

How long does this take to make?

This recipe is incredibly quick and easy! It will take 5 minutes for you to gather the ingredients, add ingredients to the jar, and clean up.

How do I make this recipe?

• Gather all ingredients.
• Combine all ingredients into one jar.
• Shake well until all ingredients are mixed together.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Enjoy straight from the jar or pour into a bowl and add additional toppings.

How can I store these?

You can make these oats ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

When should I make this recipe?

You can make this recipe the night before you need it, at the beginning of the week, or at least 4 hours before you're hoping to eat it.

Looking for more recipes?

If you haven’t guessed, I’m a big breakfast fan! Search my breakfast recipes for more easy, healthy breakfast ideas. Here are some great meal prep recipe ideas:

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