Gluten-Free Overnight Oats
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Start the day with a creamy, satisfying breakfast with these no-cook overnight oats, infused with sweet vanilla and your choice of fresh fruit. This make-ahead meal is perfect for busy mornings, offering a delightful blend of textures and wholesome goodness.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 1 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including certified gluten-free oats, milk or unsweetened almond milk, plain greek yogurt — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Overnight Oats: When preparing this breakfast recipe, to maintain a gluten-free environment, ensure all ingredients, especially packaged items like oats and yogurt, are certified gluten-free. Be mindful of shared kitchen equipment that may have come into contact with gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Overnight Oats: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, utilizing certified gluten-free oats and other naturally GF ingredients. It avoids any gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 0.5 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fresh berries or sliced banana
Instructions
- 1
In a jar or bowl, combine the certified gluten-free oats, milk or unsweetened almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly until well incorporated, ensuring no clumps of yogurt or oats remain.
- 2
Cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy consistency.
- 3
In the morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator and give the oats a good stir. If the mixture appears too thick for your liking, add a splash more milk or almond milk and stir again until you achieve your desired creamy texture.
- 4
Spoon the prepared overnight oats into a serving bowl or enjoy directly from the jar. Top generously with fresh berries or sliced banana for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, make-ahead breakfast.
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Tips & Notes
- Certified gluten-free oats vary by cut; any cut works in no-bake recipes, but certified gluten-free rolled oats hold their shape better when baked.
- Any plant-based milk works here — oat milk (certified GF) gives the richest mouthfeel; almond milk keeps it lighter.
- Full-fat yogurt produces a richer result; reduced-fat works fine in most recipes.
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