Overnight Oatmeal Without Yogurt

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Last Updated on April 7, 2025 by Toya

This is the BEST Overnight Oatmeal Without Yogurt recipe you can make at home in under 10 minutes! Loaded with creamy rolled oats, milk and a variety of nutritional boosts, this recipe is the perfect healthy breakfast you can enjoy all week long—yes, all week! You can do so by making a big batch to last a week and storing them in mason jars!

This easy overnight oatmeal recipe is the perfect meal to have if you’re trying to shed a few extra pounds or start eating better—and hey, it’s never too late in the year to start! Or maybe, you just love overnight oats recipes and can’t seem to get enough!

On this blog, I share a lot of overnight oatmeal recipes because, honestly, I can’t get enough of them. And let’s be real—there’s always a new way you can enjoy overnight oats! I once tried curry-spiced overnight oats, and while it wasn’t my favorite, it’s a perfect example of just how versatile this simple dish can be.

Today, I’m sharing my new favorite overnight oatmeal without any yogurt.

Recently my favorite way to enjoy overnight oats has been with my go to overnight oats base which includes a mix of ½ cup of rolled oats, ½ cup of milk (any kind), ¼ – ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt, ½ tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. But, last week I really wanted some overnight oats (I’m trying to lose a few pounds here!) but I had no yogurt on hand and I was in no rush to go to the grocery.

So, I grabbed my mason jars and my overnight oatmeal staples and I got to testing and the results were not only great, but I think this could very well be my new favorite way to eat overnight oats!

Why you’ll love it!

Beyond everything I’ve said above, this overnight oatmeal recipe without yogurt is:

Healthy — Without yogurt, this easy overnight oatmeal recipe is still super creamy, and it’s packed with so much of the good stuff — gluten free rolled oats, chia seeds, plant based milk, nut butter etc.

Easy To Make — I can make this quick breakfast in 10 minutes tops! And the best part? I prep a base that makes multiple servings and divide it into 5 mason jars—voilà! My breakfast for the entire week is ready to go.

Full of Flavor — With the right mix of ingredients you can make your overnight oatmeal so full of flavor. For this recipe, I used some berries, nuts and some cream to make the most delicious overnight oats! It’s so good!

Easy to Modify — While I love the toppings and add ins I used, I have no doubt that you’ll want to add your own flavorings and toppings, based on your own tastes or based on what you already have on hand! This is the best thing about these overnight oatmeal recipes, they’re so customizable you don’t need to rush out and buy ingredients you don’t like just to try a recipe! Simply use what you enjoy—and chances are, you already have that on hand!

Ingredients Needed

• ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
• ¾ cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Additional Toppings:

• Fresh fruits: Sliced banana, strawberries, or blueberries.
• Nuts: Sliced almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
• Granola: For some crunchy

How To Make Overnight Oatmeal Without Yogurt

Start by measuring out all the ingredients you need. Measuring spoons, cups or even a handy food scale are your friends here.

Then grab a mason jar with a lid or an air tight container with a lid and start mixing the ingredients together.

You can easily just throw everything in the mason jar or container, cover and give it a good shake, or mix with a spoon.

Once everything is combined, cover the overnight oats tightly and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight.

The next day, give your oats a good stir. If they’ve soaked up all the liquid and are too thick, simply add a splash or two of milk. Then, top you overnight oatmeal with your favorite topping, and enjoy!

Make your Overnight Oatmeal creamier w/o using yogurt

In order to make any overnight oatmeal recipe creamier without using any yogurt, you can use nut butter like almond butter, cashew butter or even peanut butter like I did above. 1 to 2 tablespoons, along with the milk and some chia seeds, is enough to make one serving of the overnight oatmeal deliciously creamy and thick.

Beyond that here are a few other adds I’ve used to make my overnight oats recipes super creamy without the use of yogurt:

Cottage Cheese — Yes, you read that right! Follow the recipe above, but omit the peanut butter and add an extra ½ cup of milk. You’ll need a blender to make the cottage cheese smooth. Add 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1 cup of milk to the blender and blend until smooth. Then, mix with the other ingredients and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. This option is a great way to add protein (1 cup of cottage cheese contains 28 grams of protein!) without using yogurt

Oat Milk — Something else that works to replace yogurt besides nut butters and cottage cheese is oat milk. Oat milk works not only because its dairy free (if you’re trying to cut out the yogurt due to dairy), but also because it creamier than almond milk (oat milk is not watery at all!) and works so well to make creamy overnight oats. Use ½ to ¾ cup of oat milk to replace the almond milk in the recipe above. Additionally, I’d recommend adding a little more chia seeds to make the oats even thicker.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓Can I make overnight oats without yogurt

You sure can. As you see above, you can make overnght oats without using yogurt. You just need t make a few tweaks, add some creamy ingredints and you’re all set! Some ingredients I can recommend to make the overnight oats creamy without yogurt include oat milk, nut butters, chia seeds, mashed banana, or even cottage cheese.

❓What kind of oats should I use?

Old fashioned oats work the best. I’ve personally started using gluten free old fashion oats.

❓Can I warm up overnight oatmeal?

Yes you can. Just pop it into the microwave for 30-60 seconds. You can add a dash of milk to loosen up the texture before heating.

❓Can I prep multiple jars at once?

I do this often—just make a larger batch (3x to 5x the recipe) and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. These are an awesome, healthy way to enjoy grab-and-go breakfast recipes all week long!