Sometimes it can be hard to motivate yourself to make a nutritious breakfast every morning, especially if you are not much of a morning person. If you have a habit of hitting the snooze button once or twice and regularly end up in a rush, you may find yourself grabbing a granola bar or another processed snack food more often than you might like to admit.

Luckily, overnight oatmeal can give you a delicious and healthy breakfast option that is ready to go when you are. This meal actually needs to sit overnight in order to reach the perfect consistency, meaning that it will be waiting for you in the fridge as soon as you roll out of bed.

Along with the traditional recipe which is great for breakfast, you can find a couple of sweeter variants that will leave you satisfied if you are looking for a healthy dessert.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

For a sweeter option that can also be enjoyed for dessert, try this version of overnight oatmeal made with chocolate and peanut butter. You will be getting all the great flavor of a peanut butter cup without nearly as much sugar and no artificial ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 0 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a jar and cover with the lid.
3. Refrigerate the oatmeal overnight.

Classic Overnight Oatmeal

This simple recipe will get you started in preparing overnight oats. It is a delicious way to start your day and it lays the groundwork to experiment with different flavors. Give it a try and then think up some fun ingredients to throw into the mix. Four fun variations are included below this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 0 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a jar and cover with the lid.
3. Refrigerate the oatmeal overnight.

Tropical Fruit Oatmeal

If you are looking for something on the sweet side but are not in the mood for chocolate, how about throwing a little fruit into the mix? This variation is full of pineapple, mango, banana, and coconut. It will taste as if you are on a tropical island. Best of all, this recipe works for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 0 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/3 cup chopped pineapple
• 1/3 cup chopped ripe mango
• 1/3 cup chopped ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a jar and cover with the lid.
3. Refrigerate the oatmeal overnight.

Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal

Another sweet option for the dessert-minded oatmeal fans out there, this strawberry cheesecake oatmeal will give you a milder fruit option than the tropical variation above. Instead, you will enjoy a sweet, creamy dessert that delivers all the fun of getting a strawberry cheesecake in a much healthier snack.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 0 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
• 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
• 1/2 lemon zest and juice

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a jar and cover with the lid.
3. Refrigerate the oatmeal overnight.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

What kind of a list would this be if it did not include everybody’s favorite culinary trend? You can get pumpkin spice everything these days, so why not go ahead and try out some pumpkin spice oatmeal? It will go great with your pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice bagel, pumpkin spice muffin, or whatever pumpkin spice treat you have gotten yourself into.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 0 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup plain pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a jar and cover with the lid.
3. Refrigerate the oatmeal overnight.

Whether you are looking for a nice, simple breakfast option, a fun chocolate-filled dessert, or a fruity concoction that works for both, these overnight oatmeal recipes are sure to deliver.