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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    14 Overnight Oats Recipes That Are Basically Dessert in a Jar

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 17, 2025, updated March 17, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Overnight oats are a simple and delicious way to enjoy breakfast, and when you turn them into dessert-inspired creations, they become even more exciting. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up jars of creamy oats that resemble your favorite sweet treats. From chocolate chip cookie dough to apple pie and cinnamon buns, these 14 recipes will make your mornings feel like a special occasion.

    Chocolate Overnight Oats

    Healthy Vegan Chocolate Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Elephantastic Vegan.

    Chocolate Overnight Oats are a sweet way to start your day, almost like having dessert for breakfast. Top them with banana slices, almond butter, and a sprinkle of grated chocolate for a tasty morning treat.

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    Caramelized Apple Overnight Oats

    Caramelized Apple Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This breakfast features tasty grated and caramelized apples mixed into creamy oats. Enjoy these overnight oats warm or cold, making them a simple and convenient option for busy mornings.

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    Cherry Overnight Oats

    Cherry overnight oats.
    Photo credit: Jamil Ghar.

    Cherry Overnight Oats are a quick and delicious breakfast option that you can grab on your way out the door. They’re great for busy mornings, giving you a sweet start to your day with minimal effort.

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    Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats

    Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    Overnight oats are a tasty way to have dessert for breakfast, combining the flavors of a cinnamon bun into your morning meal. With ingredients like brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins, they provide a sweet and filling way to kick off your day.

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    Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

    Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Hurry the Food Up.

    Overnight oats with blueberries, lemon, yogurt, and maple syrup are a fantastic choice for breakfast. This easy dish is a wonderful way to start your day.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

    A jar full of cookie dough overnight oats.
    Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

    Chocolate chip cookie dough overnight oats are a tasty and nutritious way to kick off your morning. This simple dish is great for a bright start to your day.

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    Snickers Overnight Oats

    Snickers Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Tashas Artisan Foods.

    Snickers overnight oats are a tasty and satisfying breakfast option that’s also nutritious. This simple meal combines the flavors of your favorite candy bar in a convenient bowl.

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    Tiramisu Overnight Oats

    Tiramisu Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds (Vegan)
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Elo.

    Overnight oats with a tiramisu twist are a fun way to enjoy breakfast. Soak oats in espresso, mix in some vanilla yogurt, and top it off with a bit of cocoa powder.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    Overnight oats in a jar with chocloate and peanutbutter
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

    Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are an easy and tasty breakfast you can make in advance. With a rich chocolate flavor, these oats are vegan and don’t need any yogurt.

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    Raisin Cookie Overnight Oats

    Raisin Cookie Overnight Oats in a Jar Recipe
    Photo Credit: Food Meanderings.

    Raisin Cookie Overnight Oats are a delicious way to start your day with a sweet treat. They’re simple to make and bring the taste of oatmeal cookies right to your breakfast table, ideal for busy mornings.

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    Peach Mango Overnight Oats

    Overnight oats in a jar with mango and peach
    Photo credit: The All Natural Vegan

    Creamy mango overnight oats are a refreshing breakfast that’s packed with fruit and flavor, almost like having dessert in the morning. They’re simple to make and offer a tasty way to kick off your day.

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    Almond Joy Overnight Oats

    Vegan Almond Joy Overnight Oats
    Photo Credit: Healthy My Lifestyle.

    Almond Joy lovers can enjoy their favorite flavors in a healthier breakfast option. These overnight oats mix coconut, almonds, and chocolate for a delicious and satisfying start to the day.

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    Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

    Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
    Photo Credit: Ooh la la Its Vegan.

    Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats offer a tasty way to have dessert in the morning. The creamy oats are sweetened just right and topped with crunchy caramelized pecans, giving you that pumpkin pie flavor.

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    Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
    Photo Credit: Ooh La La It's Vegan.

    Apple Pie Overnight Oats are a creamy and filling breakfast that tastes like dessert. With sweet apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this simple recipe uses only 8 ingredients and doesn't need any cooking.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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