Jump to RecipeThese overnight oats with water make the easiest yummiest breakfast ever! Deliciously creamy and flavorful, you won’t miss the milk one bit. Peanut butter and chocolate chips add the most incredible flavor and creamy texture. You’ll want to make this easy breakfast every single day. Plus, it takes literally 2 minutes to make too!
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
I don’t think I have the words to explain how incredible this overnight oats with water recipe is.
I know I know, overnight oats with water sounds a little strange but trust me when I say this, I’ve tested this recipe so many times to make it so deliciously creamy and flavorful, you won’t miss the milk one bit.
These overnight oats are super easy and filled with so much goodness. This recipe is for when you don’t have or don’t want to use any type of milk, be it regular milk, oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk or any other plant-based milk or non-dairy milk. It’s also for when you don’t have or don’t want to use Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt.
The ingredients I’ve added to make this overnight oats recipe with water make it the most delicious breakfast ever. You’ll be tasting creamy chewy oats, rich peanut butter and delightful bits of chocolate chips in every bite.
I’m not much of a morning person but oh my goodness these overnight oats brighten up my mornings so much
So yep, these overnight oats use water and that’s awesome if you’ve run out of milk or don’t want to use it but hey, here are a few more reasons why you’ll absolutely love this delicious breakfast dish-
- These overnight oats make such an easy breakfast. There’s no cooking involved and we get a meal the next morning that’s just so filling! It’s filled with dietary fiber and lots of health benefits too! This delicious breakfast needs no effort (only 2 minutes the previous night), pop it in the fridge and enjoy the next day!
- This easy breakfast is so customizable as well! Add some delicious toppings when making this overnight oat recipe to make it even more filling (add in your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butters, nuts!). Or add any add-ins too (such as protein powder, cocoa powder, fruit jelly! Lots of flavor options)! A variety of toppings and add-ins work well here.
- We use really simple ingredients (the base recipe is literally only 2 ingredients- water and old-fashioned oats! We need to add more stuff to make things yummier though). And ah, we get the most delicious overnight oats with a thick creamy consistency.
- These overnight oats without yogurt and milk are awesome for meal prep and make the perfect make-ahead breakfast. It’s difficult to make a perfect healthy breakfast every single morning so making this the night before is just the easiest! You can make larger batches too!
- Vegan, Dairy-free (overnight oatmeal without yogurt and milk!) and Gluten-free. What’s not to love?
INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THIS OVERNIGHT OATS WITH WATER RECIPE
For exact ingredient measurements of these best overnight oats, please scroll down to the Recipe Card.
To make this overnight oatmeal without milk recipe, we need:
- Old-fashioned rolled oats– Rolled or old-fashioned oats work here. They’re the best in my opinion because they soften up without getting mushy. Oats are one of my most favorite whole grains ever and I love how I can get the most delish no cook breakfast thanks to them! If you’re following a gluten-free diet, make sure you use certified gluten-free oats. I wouldn’t suggest steel-cut oats, instant oats or quick-cooking oats here. You can try using quick-cooking oats along with old-fashioned oats so you get a little more creaminess but don’t use only quick-cooking oats on their own. Using only instant oats or quick oats will turn your overnight oats mushy and using steel-cut oats may keep your oats firm even after soaking them which we don’t want.
- Water– We don’t use any kind of milk here and water is our milk substitute. We’ll need to add other ingredients in to add to that creamy texture though. I wanted to stick to simple ingredients that you probably will have at home and wouldn’t need to make a trip to the grocery store for. Of course, you can always use regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk or any other non-dairy milk or plant-based milk. Use any type of milk you like. You can add in some Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt too.
- Peanut butter– I’ve worked to make this recipe creamy and well, peanut butter is a great way to add creaminess to our overnight oat recipe. Since our basic overnight oats recipe is only water and old-fashioned rolled oats, we need extra ingredients to add to the flavor and creamy texture and peanut butter does just that. It’s sweet and salty with that amazing peanut flavor and super creamy too, yum! You can use almond butter or even cashew butter if you like!
- Vanilla extract– Vanilla extract is another easy way to add to the flavor of our overnight oats with water. That delicate vanilla flavor works really well with the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate chips.
- Maple syrup– Using maple syrup is the easiest way to add some maple-y flavor and delicate sweetness without using refined sugar. You can add more or less, as much as you like. You can also use honey, agave syrup, brown sugar or a sweetener of your choice here.
- Chia seeds– Ooh I love chia seeds. They help make our overnight oats with water thicker and so lush the next morning. This is really helpful since we aren’t using any type of milk here to add to the thickness and creaminess. You can add in some ground flax seeds too if you like.
- Chocolate chips– Everyone knows how well peanut butter and chocolate work together ust adds to all that flavor making these overnight oats with chocolate irresistible on those busy mornings. You can use chocolate chunks too.
- Salt– A pinch of salt works amazingly well as a flavor enhancer. It helps bring all those flavors out well.
Once again, for exact ingredient measurements of these overnight oats with water no yogurt, please scroll down to the Recipe Card.
HOW TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS WITH WATER [Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos]
Please keep in mind that I go into lots of detail in all my recipes so you get to know all the super important tips and tricks when it comes to making a particular recipe. I always want you to make the BEST of whatever you’re cooking
STEP 1: MIX EVERYTHING & REFRIGERATE
Go ahead and add everything to a jar or bowl and mix well. Break apart any peanut butter clumps.
Optional: You can also add only water and peanut butter to the jar or bowl first and mix really well until the peanut butter dissolves, don’t add the half cup of oats or anything else yet. Then add the raw oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, chocolate chips, salt and vanilla extract and and mix well.
I usually use a 10 oz jar here which gives me a little space on top to add a few toppings. You can use 12 oz weck jars or 12 oz mason jars as well, especially if you’re adding more toppings. Adding loads of toppings? 16-ounce jars will work well.
Seal the jar or cover the bowl with clingwrap and keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Wait overnight for best results. Your overnight oats wil be even more delicious and flavorful the longer you wait.
STEP 2: AND SERVE!
Mix really well before eating the next morning (chia seeds sometimes clump up at the bottom of the jar).
Top it up with chopped peanuts, more melted peanut butter and chocolate chips if you want (I love this!).
You can also add some fresh fruit, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, fresh berries, a little yogurt or whatever you prefer, any favorite toppings of your choice.
Hey you, I really hope you love this Overnight Oats with Old Fashioned Oats & Water as much as I do!
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Easy Overnight Oats with Water Recipe (No Milk!)
Course: Uncategorized4
servings2
minutes316
kcalIngredients
½ cup or 45 gms old fashioned rolled oats
½ cup or 120 ml water (room temperature)
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp chocolate chips (can substitute with chocolate chunks)
2 tsp maple syrup (can add more or less if you want or substitute with agave syrup, honey or any sweetener you prefer)
1 tsp chia seeds (can add more if you like)
½ tsp vanilla extract
( Note- Please keep in mind that I go into lots of detail in all my recipes so you get to know all the super important tips & tricks when it comes to making a particular recipe. I always want you to make the BEST of whatever you’re cooking )
Directions
- MIX EVERYTHING & REFRIGERATE
Add ½ cup or 45 gms old fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup or 120 ml water, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp chocolate chips, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp chia seeds, ½ tsp vanilla extract and ⅛ tsp or a pinch of salt to a jar or bowl and mix well. Break apart any peanut butter clumps.
Optional: You can also add only water and peanut butter to the jar or bowl first and mix well until the peanut butter dissolves. Then add the raw oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, chocolate chips, salt and vanilla extract and mix well. This way, you won’t have to deal with any peanut butter clumps.
I usually use a 10 oz jar here which gives me a little space on top to add a few toppings. You can use 12 oz weck jars or 12 oz mason jars as well, especially if you’re adding a few more toppings. Adding loads of toppings? 16-ounce jars will work well.
Now seal the jar or cover the bowl with clingwrap and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Wait overnight for best results. Your overnight oats will be even more delicious and flavorful the longer you wait. - AND SERVE!
Mix well before serving the next morning (chia seeds sometimes clump up at the bottom of the jar) and top with chopped peanuts, more peanut butter and chocolate chips if you like (my fav combination!).
You can add some fresh fruit, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, fresh berries, a little yogurt or whatever you like. Enjoy that delicious breakfast.Now that you’ve reached the end of the instructions and have probably tried this dish, can you please leave a rating and comment below letting me know how you liked it? I take EVERY comment seriously and it’ll make my entire day!
Notes
- TIPS:
Water doesn’t add much flavor and texture so don’t skip out on any other ingredients when making these oats without milk! Peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, salt and maple syrup add flavor. Chia seeds and peanut butter add to the thick creaminess.
Add more water or less water depending on how thick or thin you prefer the texture of your overnight oats to be.
Water is our milk substitute but you can always use regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk or any other non-dairy or plant-based milk instead of water here. You can add in some Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt too.
To make sure these overnight oats no milk are gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
I wouldn’t suggest using steel cut oats, instant oats or quick cooking oats when making this overnight oats recipe without milk.
It’s best to add fresh fruit as toppings the next day so they stay fresh and crunchy.
This overnight oats without dairy recipe is great for meal prep especially if you don’t have much time in the morning. An easy way is to just make a big batch on Sunday night, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it the rest of the week. It’ll stay good for about 5 days. Such a great make-ahead breakfast.
