Creamy almond butter overnight oats are soft and creamy, rich and nutty, with cozy flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon. Packed with protein and fiber, they're a healthy meal prep recipe and perfect make-ahead breakfast or after-school snack.
For more delicious overnight oats recipes, try Snickers Overnight Oats and Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats.
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❤️You're Going to Love These
- Make-ahead healthy breakfast for busy mornings.
- Creamy texture and nutty flavor from protein-rich almond butter.
- Easy to customize with fruit, chia seeds, flax seeds, or protein powder.
- Can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or warmed up.
- Meal-prep friendly recipe that stays fresh for days.
I meal prep a big batch of overnight oats every week, and this almond butter overnight oats recipe is always a hit. They're satisfyingly soft and creamy, and the flavors of almond butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon are warm and cozy. Best part, they're fast and easy to make with simple ingredients.
🍋Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Oats. The best options are Old-fashioned rolled oats and quick steel cut oats. Quick oats soften quite a bit (my husband likes them, I don't), and instant oats break down into mush.
- Almond butter. Adds creamy, nutty flavor and protein. Stir natural almond butter before using. If it's really thin.
- Plain Greek yogurt. I go with nonfat Chobani or Aldi's whole milk Greek yogurt, both are nice and thick. If yours is thinner, reduce the milk a bit. Vanilla Greek yogurt works too, just cut back on the added sweetener.
- Pure maple syrup or honey. Use pure maple syrup or honey to taste. Since honey is sweeter than maple syrup, you'll likely need less.
- Dairy or non-dairy milk. Any dairy or plant-based milk will work. I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but regular milk, soy milk, or oat milk are all great.
- Toppings. Right before serving, finish with fresh fruit, toasted nuts or coconut, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of almond butter.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
- Chocolate. Add ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips for chocolate almond butter overnight oats.
- Nut butters. Swap almond butter with your favorite nut butter like peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Chia seeds. Stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds with the oats and add 2 extra tablespoons of milk. Check the next day-you may need to loosen with more milk.
- Flax seeds. Mix in 1 tablespoon ground flax. Add a splash of milk before serving if the oats have thickened too much.
- Protein powder. For extra protein, blend in your favorite powder. Adjust the liquid as needed, since some brands thicken the oats while others thin them out.
🥣How to Make Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Step 1. In a bowl or jar, mix yogurt and almond butter until smooth, then add the sweetener, extracts, and cinnamon. Stir in milk, add oats, and combine. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
Step 2. The next day, stir and adjust with more milk or yogurt if needed. Top with berries, toasted almonds, mini chocolate chips, and a drizzle of melted almond butter.
👉Helpful Hint: Adjust consistency. The next morning, add more milk to thin. To thicken, add more almond butter or yogurt, or add more oats, and allow a few hours to absorb
✅Top Tips
- The oats matter. Rolled oats are the best oats for overnight oats. For a chewy texture, use quick-cooking steel-cut oats. Avoid quick oats or instant oats -- they turn mushy.
- Sweeten to taste with more or less maple syrup, honey, or your favorite jam. Or keep it unsweetened.
- Chia. Mix in chia seeds with the oats and increase the milk and yogurt to ½ cup each. Check again before serving.
- Boost the protein. Stir in your favorite protein powder. You may need more or less liquid, as protein powders react differently -- some thicken, while others thin.
- Keep toppings separate. Store add-ins like nuts or berries in another container to keep them fresh.
🎁Storage
Store almond butter overnight oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if they've thickened.
❓FAQ
Yes! Enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge or warm them in the microwave for a cozy breakfast.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if they've thickened.
Rolled oats are best for creamy texture. Quick steel-cut oats work for a chewier version. Avoid instant oats or quick oats, as they get too mushy. And regular steel-cut oats don't soften very well.
Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, or protein powder for extra nutrition. Top with fruit, granola, or a drizzle of honey.
Yes. Portion into freezer-safe jars or containers, freeze up to 3 months, and thaw overnight in the fridge.
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📖 Recipe
Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract, optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup oats
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, stir the yogurt and almond butter together until smooth. Stir in the sweetener, extracts, and cinnamon. Add the milk and stir until combined, then stir in the oats. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
- The next day, give the oats a stir and add more milk or yogurt, if needed. Top or layer with fresh berries, toasted almonds, and mini chocolate chips. Finish with a drizzle of melted almond butter.
Notes
- Adjust consistency. Add milk to thin, or thicken with almond butter, yogurt, or extra oats (let sit a few hours).
- Oats matter. Use rolled oats for the best texture, or quick steel-cut oats for chew. Skip quick or instant oats-they get mushy.
- Sweeten to taste. Adjust maple syrup, honey, or jam, or leave unsweetened.
- Chia option. Stir in 1 tablespoon chia and increase milk and yogurt to ½ cup each; check before serving.
- Protein boost. Add protein powder and adjust liquid, since brands thicken or thin differently.
- Toppings. Store fruit, nuts, or other add-ins separately until serving.
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