These Healthy Almond Joy Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast! Great for meal prepping, easy to make and so delicious. Creamy + high in protein too!
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Are you prepared for the most dreamy bowl of overnight oats EVER? Cause that’s what these healthy almond joy overnight oats are my friends!
I mean… mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes + slivered almonds– AKA, an Almond Joy in breakfast form. DREAM combo!
Not only do these almond joy overnight oats taste amazing – they’re also protein packed (20g per serving!) which means they’ll keep you full for longer than regular plain oats normally would!
I’m not a big candy bar person…but I love almond joys… I mean, really.. who doesn’t? They’ve got the perfect mix of chocolate, coconut, and slivered almonds. SO good.
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are a form of preparing oatmeal where the oats are soaked overnight in the refrigerator rather than cooked on the stove. The oats absorb the liquid overnight and are ready to eat come the morning time!
In addition to being delicious, these oats are SO easy to make.. you likely already have everything you need to make them!
We also love our Banana Overnight Oats and Blueberry Overnight Oats!
Ingredients for Almond Joy Overnight Oats:
To make these almond joy overnight oats, you’ll need:
- old fashioned oats
- nonfat greek yogurt
- almond milk
- mini chocolate chips
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- slivered almonds
- almond extract
There are lots of substitutions listed in the green box below for this recipe so you can customize this for your diet.
How to make Almond Joy Overnight Oats:
It is SO easy to make overnight oats. All you need to do is
- Combine your ingredients
- Shake or stir to combine them
- Store in the refrigerator overnight so they thicken up/absorb the liquid.
You can see how thick and creamy they get overnight from photo number 2 to photo number 3.
I made the oats in a bowl, but you can definitely make them in a mason jar or container so you can take them on the go in the morning!
What kind of oats should I use for overnight oats?
For the best overnight oats, you’ll need to use old fashioned rolled oats. These are the only oats that will work for making overnight oats!
You can’t use quick cook or steel cut oats to make overnight oats. With quick cook oats, they can get too mushy when soaking overnight. With steel cut oats, they can’t soak up the moisture overnight. They need to be cooked with heat to make them edible. You’ll wind up with a big mess unless you use old fashioned overnight oats.
I mean… don’t you just want to grab a spoon?!
Do you eat overnight oats cold or warm?
You can eat overnight oats cold or warm! It’s up to you and your preferences.
I prefer to pop my overnight oats in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before eating, but if you enjoy them cold you can eat them cold!
How long do the overnight oats need to soak?
Overnight oats typically need at least 6 hours to soak overnight. You can leave them in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Substitutions for Almond Joy Overnight Oats:
There are MANY substitutions for these coconut overnight oats. They’re very versatile. Feel free to get creative with them!
Dairy Free: You can make these overnight oats dairy free with dairy free yogurt, but they will be lower in protein and likely higher in sugar.
Gluten Free: Make sure to use gluten free old fashioned oats.
Vegan: Use dairy free yogurt and vegan friendly chocolate chips to make these overnight oats vegan.
Milk: Any milk will work in this, you can use regular dairy milk, or whatever non dairy milk you like (almond, oat, coconut, hemp, etc)
Chocolate: You can use any chocolate you like in this. I actually prefer 80% dark chocolate that’s chopped up. So delicious!
Almond Extract: The almond extract isn’t necessary for this recipe, but it really gives it a nice flavor. It’s a nice thing to have in your baking cabinet.. and super cheap on amazon!
Coconut Flakes: You can use sweetened coconut flakes. We just prefer unsweetened because typically the sweetened coconut flakes have high fructose corn syrup.
Sweetener: If you prefer sweeter oats – add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
Overnight Oat FAQ
Yes! Overnight oats are healthy. You can load them up with fresh fruit, healthy carbs, and protein to make a super filling, easy breakfast. Oats are high in fiber and have a few grams of protein which make them the perfect canvas for a healthy breakfast.
No, overnight oats are not bad for weight loss. As long as they have protein, healthy carbs, and a small amount of fat- overnight oats can be a low calorie breakfast that helps you stay full which makes them great for weight loss!
Other healthy oatmeal recipes
We love oats for breakfast! If you do too, check out these other Healthy Oatmeal Recipes!
Almond Joy Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a mason jar or container add all ingredients and shake well until combined.
- Store in refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours.
- Eat warm or cold in the morning!
Madelyn says
Wow, this looks amazing. I can’t wait to give these overnight oats a try!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks Madelyn! We hope you give them a try 🙂
Abbi Smith says
I made this the night before and took it to work to heat up and eat warm. It didn’t disappoint and will be in the breakfast rotation for sure. It’s super yummy and filling and you need to make it. Now.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you enjoyed it, Abbi! They’re so yummy warmed up!
Melanie says
I had this for breakfast this morning. I did heat it up. It was amazing!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Glad you liked it, Melanie! I love them warmed up 🙂
Paula says
These overnight oats are so delicious !
You feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast,
Easy quick to put together and ready to go .
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Paula! So glad you liked them!
Mary says
How would this be with a scoop of protein powder?
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’ve never tried it so I’m not sure! I think a full scoop of protein powder would be too much and you might need to add some liquid to balance it out
Angelika says
I made this last night for breakfast today and let me tell you, I felt like a kid eating candy for breakfast! It wasn’t overly sweet but just enough. I think this would make a great bedtime snack too to help my cravings when I’m looking for something sweet! Feeling very full this AM! Love this recipe!
Liz kane says
Made this last night for morning breakfast! So easy and so good! I added a scoop of unflavored protein powder as well and it was delicious 🤤
The Clean Eating Couple says
Yum!! That sounds so good!!
Keeley says
I made these overnight oats to keep on hand for busy mornings. They are so dang delicious. Just made another round of some and gave a few jars to my neighbor to enjoy this week too. Will keep these in rotation!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Keeley!
Dianne says
Amazinggggggggg, these have definitely been rotating breakfast for me
Michelle says
Was never a yogurt, milk, or oatmeal person…BUT this is the BOMB!! My favorite for breakfast and dessert!!