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How to Make Overnight Oats (to Share with the Kids)

Overnight Oats are a perfect breakfast recipe to make ahead. They pack protein, probiotics, vitamin C, fiber, and healthy fats—and all you need to do to make them is to stir the ingredients together and let it hang out in the fridge while you sleep!

Easy Overnight Oats

I love making a batch of overnight oats—which are simply raw oats softened in liquid (often milk or yogurt)—for similar nutrition to oatmeal but without the cooking. They are an easy make-ahead breakfasts to have on hand during the week.

And this method for how to make overnight oats with yogurt, applesauce, and seeds is a super nutritious and easy option for breakfast for the whole family…babies and toddlers on up.

There’s nothing too complicated about this recipe, but there’s a balanced mix of protein, fat, and produce to help your kids get the nutrients they need without needing to add other foods to their meal (unless you want to!).

It also has a smoother texture than many other similar recipes, making it a great choice for babies and toddlers still learning to like complicated textures.

TIP: You can make them ahead and pull them out on busy mornings—and easily double the batch so you can enjoy a bowl too!

Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe with Yogurt

Yogurt is a nutritious ingredient in overnight oats for babies and toddlers since it has protein, probiotics, and fat they need for their developing brains. To ensure you pick one the best yogurt for kids, look for whole milk plain yogurt.

I still like plain versions since they have lower amounts of added sugars, if any—and the applesauce in this recipe adds plenty of sweetness!

TIP: You can also use a favorite nondairy yogurt as needed for kids with a dairy intolerance.

Ingredients You Need

For this recipe, you need:

Plain yogurt: You can use regular or Greek style. I prefer whole milk yogurt for kids because it contains fat they need for brain development. (And fat tastes good!)
Applesauce
Hemp seeds (or chia or flaxseeds): These blend right in and add healthy fats and protein.
Quick oats or rolled oats: I prefer the texture of quick oats or to grind up rolled oats a little in the blender or food processor. This makes the end result smoother.

Ingredient Substitutions

Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy milk.
Sub quinoa flakes for oats as needed.
You can use chia seeds in place of the hemp seeds if that’s what you have. The final mixture may be a little thicker since chia seeds absorb liquid a little more.
Trade in Pear Sauce or any other puree you like or have for the applesauce to vary the flavor.
Add a little cinnamon or maple syrup to taste as you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This recipe so super simple with this easy stir together method. Here’s a look at the process. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full how-to.

Gather your ingredients.
Grind the oats into a finer texture. (You can also use instant or quick oats to save a step.)
Stir the ingredients together.
Portion into small airtight containers and let sit overnight in the fridge to soften. Serve for breakfast!

TIP: Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information.

Tell me more about the texture of these overnight oats!

The big difference between this overnight oats recipe and others is that I grind the oats first, or use instant or quick oats, so that the texture is smoother.

When you stir regular rolled oats into overnight oats, they soften, but they are still fairly chewy due to their size—so this method of using oats with a finer texture is often more accepted by toddlers.

This recipe also uses applesauce for natural sweetness and nutrients, so tastes really great.

TIP: This is also a great food transition food for babies and toddlers who are learning to like textures beyond purees.

How should I serve these overnight oats?

If your toddler is good (or learning!) to use a spoon, go ahead and let her self-feed that way. You can do preloaded spoons for babies or feed them depending on how you prefer to handle that stage. It’s a fairly thick mixture so usually it’s easy for littles to feed themselves, even if it’s a little messy.

TIP: They are meant to be served cold out of the fridge.

How to Serve in a Reusable Pouch

Since the oats are a fine texture, we love serving these overnight oats in a reusable pouch like the one from Squeasy Gear that’s virtually impossible to spill!

Favorite Storage Containers

We love the 4 ounce and 8 ounce storage containers from Wee Sprout, which are the ones with the colorful lids you see throughout this post.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other fruit in this recipe?

You can use a flavored applesauce if you prefer or other pureed fruit, such as any other fruit or baby purees. I’ve used peach puree with great success!

What seeds can I use in this recipe?

I call for hemp seeds, which are a wonderful source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein, and they don’t cause liquids to gel the same way that some other seeds can. Since the amount of seeds added here is small, you can use ground flaxseeds, or chia seeds if you have those on hand and the results will be similar.

What’s the difference between ground rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats?

Not much! I usually buy rolled oats for oatmeal, so it’s easy for me to grind up a cup or two at a time to keep on hand for overnight oats (and for other recipes like these Peanut Butter Balls with Oatmeal).

But if you want to skip that step or you have instant or quick oats on hand, use them. They’re basically the same thing!

How long to do overnight oats need to chill?

If you mix up this recipe for Easy Overnight Oats with Applesauce in the evening and store it overnight, it will be perfect in the morning. I often send this easy overnight oats recipe for my toddler’s lunch, topped with granola or plain, so 4 hours is a good amount of time for it to sit too.

Once stored in airtight containers or jars, they can stay in the fridge for at least 3 days.

How to Store

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Stir before serving cold.

Best Tips for Success

Use unsweetened applesauce to avoid added sugars as desired.
Grind up rolled oats in the blender or food processor, or use instant or quick oats for a smoother final texture.
Make this recipe the night before you plan to serve it and store it in the fridge.
Serve these overnight oats chilled.
Swap in any other fruit or baby puree for the applesauce if desired.
Know that you can use chia seeds in place of the hemp seeds, but the consistency will be thicker.

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I’d love to hear what your family thinks of this recipe, so please comment below to share!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Author Amy Palanjian

Cuisine American

Course Breakfast

Calories 138kcal

Servings 2

▢ ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (plain or cinnamon flavored)
▢ ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
▢ ¼ cup rolled oats, ground finely in a food processor (or quick or instant oats)
▢ 2 teaspoons hemp seeds, chia seeds, or ground flaxseeds
▢ ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
Divide among storage containers and seal. Store in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
Serve cold.

Mixing Bowl
Storage Containers
Reusable Pouch

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use unsweetened applesauce tor another fruit puree.
Grind up rolled oats in the blender or food processor, or use instant or quick oats.
Make this recipe the night before you plan to serve it and store it in the fridge.
Serve these overnight oats chilled.
Swap in any other fruit or baby puree for the applesauce if desired.
Know that you can use chia seeds or flaxseed in place of the hemp seeds, but the consistency will be thicker.

Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 1mg

Tried this recipe?Rate in the comments and tag @yummytoddlerfood on IG!

This post was first published April 2018.

Overnight Oats with Yogurt and Blueberries (to Share with the Kids)

byAmy Palanjian

Updated June 12, 2021

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With a quick stir-together method, this easy Overnight Oats with yogurt recipe can be ready and waiting come morning—so you can serve up a delish breakfast without even having to think about it. (Because I know we’re not always getting a full night of sleep as parents…)

Overnight Oats with Yogurt

Overnight oats are a perfect ready-to-eat breakfast. They are usually a combination of yogurt and milk that gets combined with oats and sometimes seeds. And then the mixture sits overnight to soften and thicken. The result? A creamy pudding-like breakfast that’s grab-and-go ready in the morning.

This recipe is a nutritious toddler breakfast with a nicely balanced mix of protein from the yogurt and seeds, complex carbohydrates from the oats, and vitamins from the fruit. But mostly, I really love the convenience factor—for the kids and for myself!

This recipe is also a great way to serve up one of the 2-3 servings of dairy that the kids need and it provides calcium and vitamin D for strong bones, as well as necessary fat.

TIP: Find my other go-to Calcium-Rich Recipes for Kids.

Ingredients You Need

To make these Blueberry Overnight Oats, here are the ingredients that you’ll need:

Whole milk plain yogurt
Milk
Rolled oats ground in the food processor or quick oats
Chia, hemp, or ground flaxseeds
Cinnamon
Pure vanilla extract
Fruit
Optional sweetener

TIP: You can make this dairy-free by using nondairy yogurt and nondairy milk.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process of making this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.

Stir everything together in a bowl except for the berries.
Portion into containers (Mason jars or any container with an airtight lid will work!)
Top with berries.
Refrigerate overnight. Mash the berries into the yogurt if desired or just serve.

TIP: These are meant to be served and eaten cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you grind the oats or call for quick oats?

I like the texture of quick oats (or raw oats ground quickly in the blender or food processor) for little ones and myself in overnight oatmeal since they create a creamier and less chunky final texture. If you don’t mind or think your kids won’t mind, you can use old fashioned Quaker oats right out of the container.

Do you eat Overnight Oats hot or cold?

You eat them chilled right out of the fridge. Think of it like a yogurt parfait.

Can I use dairy-free yogurt?

You can absolutely use a favorite nondairy yogurt if you need to avoid dairy. Just pick one that you or your child likes, use a nondairy milk, and otherwise follow the recipe.

Can I make this recipe with steel cut oats?

So I know that there are recipes out there for overnight steel cut oats, but I wouldn’t substitute them directly in this because I tried it and they don’t soften enough. You could try instant steel cut oats since they are ground a little but the final texture will be chewier than using the oats I call for below.

Can I make this recipe with Greek yogurt?

You can use regular or Greek yogurt in this overnight oats recipe. Greek yogurt will make it thicker—but it will also have more protein which is always nice. I like to double the recipe to make a serving for myself, and to vary the ingredients to keep things interesting.

Other Fruit Ideas

Sure! We also like to use mango, strawberries, or raspberries. You can also make this recipe with mashed banana. (Just know that the final result may be a smidge brown.)

Overnight Oats for Babies

This recipe has a very subtle texture so it’s a nice step up from straight pureed baby foods and can be a good Stage 2 baby food combination.Skip the added sweetener if serving to babies. And know that if you blend the ingredients together using raspberries, strawberries, bananas, or mango, this is a great recipe to put into a reusable pouch.

TIP: Don’t blend this recipe with blueberries as they will cause some separation to occur with the yogurt. But they are great left whole or cut in half!

Best Tips for Success

Use ground raw oats or quick oats for a smoother final texture that the kids might prefer.
Try blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, diced mango, or mashed banana as the fruit.
Try chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseeds to add fiber, protein and healthy fats.
Know that chia seeds may thicken the mixture more than hemp seeds.
If you find the texture too thick, you can always stir in an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
You can blend the fruit right into the yogurt mixture for a smoother overall texture. This works well with strawberries and mango. Just put everything into a food process or blender and process until smooth.
You can stir the yogurt mixture together with fork-mashed raspberries or mashed banana.
Know that the mixture will thicken as it sits overnight in the fridge.
This recipe will keep for 3-5 days when stored in airtight containers in the fridge.
You may also like Mango Overnight Oats, Strawberry Overnight Oats, and Applesauce Overnight Oats.

I’d love to hear what you think of this recipe, so please comment below with feedback!

This post was originally published June 2018.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Author Amy Palanjian

Cuisine American

Course Breakfast

Calories 105kcal

Servings 2 toddler servings

▢ 1/2 cup whole plain yogurt
▢ 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or nondairy)
▢ 2 tablespoons rolled oats, ground in a blender or food processor (or quick or instant oats)
▢ 1-2 teaspoons hemp seeds, chia seeds, and/or shredded unsweetened coconut
▢ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
▢ 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
▢ 1/4-1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, or raspberries, blackberries strawberries, mashed banana, or mango

Combine all ingredients except optional sweetener and berries in a small bowl and stir gently.
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
Divide mixture into small storage containers.
Top with berries. Store in the fridge at least 4 hours or overnight. (The mixture will thicken as it sits overnight in the fridge.) Serve cold.

Storage Containers
Mixing Bowl

This recipe will keep for 3-5 days when stored in airtight containers in the fridge.
Use ground raw oats or quick oats for a smoother final texture that the kids might prefer.
Try blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, diced mango, or mashed banana as the fruit.
Try chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseeds to add fiber, protein and healthy fats. (Chia seeds may thicken the mixture more than hemp seeds.)
If you find the texture too thick, you can always stir in an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
You can blend the fruit right into the yogurt mixture for a smoother overall texture. This works well with strawberries and mango. Just put everything into a food process or blender and process until smooth.
Dairy-free: Use nondairy yogurt and milk.

Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 36mg, Potassium: 160mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 108IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 1mg

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Many are familiar with the situation when it is 10 pm and you want to eat so much that your stomach cramps. Advice from nutritionists, friends and acquaintances immediately floats in my head that it is undesirable to eat at night. However, if the feeling of hunger becomes unbearable, there is an option for a light night snack!

1. Oatmeal in a jar with nuts

If you have a jar of lazy oatmeal in advance, add some nuts to it for a nutritious snack. Just do not eat up to fanaticism, 5 tablespoons will be enough to satisfy your hunger and not harm the figure. The main thing is not to go to bed right away, wait at least 2 hours so that the body has time to digest your modest late dinner. Find out the complete recipe for oatmeal in a jar of nuts.

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