1% Better Breakfast: My Favorite Overnight Oats Recipes

Welcome back to breakfast — I’m so happy you’re here!

For years, I didn’t show up for breakfast. I was chasing my "morning skinny," convinced that skipping my first meal was the key to looking and feeling my best.

Imagine my surprise when I realized how backwards that was.

Skipping breakfast didn’t make me healthier — it made me feel worse. I had less energy, more anxiety, and when I inevitably gave in to hunger, I felt even worse about myself.

I finally realized: if I wanted to look, feel, and act my best, I needed to fuel my body — and that started with breakfast.

Once I made mornings a priority, everything shifted.
The only challenge? Mornings are busy. And with all the activities I now had the energy to really show up for, sometimes it felt like I simply didn’t have time to prepare the meal that gave me that energy in the first place (ironic, right?).

Between the "egg ick" (you know the one) and a packed schedule, I needed a breakfast that was easy, consistent, and actually satisfying.
That’s when I found overnight oats: an incredibly simple, no-fuss way to prep a healthy, filling breakfast the night before.

They’re packed with fiber, protein, and healthy carbs to keep you energized — and the flavor possibilities are endless.
Plus, putting them in a cute jar somehow makes it feel a little extra special, like you're treating yourself first thing in the morning. 

The Base Recipe

Let’s start with the basics. Here’s the simple base recipe I use on repeat:

Base Overnight Oats Recipe:

• ½ cup rolled oats
  
  

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  
  

• 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  
  

• ¼ cup yogurt (for extra creaminess — any kind you like)
  
  

• ½ cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
  
  

• Honey or maple syrup, to taste
  
  

• Pinch of salt (optional, but helps balance the flavors)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Mix it all together and throw it in the fridge (seriously, that’s it)
   
   

Favorite Flavor Combos

Once you have the base, you can build so many delicious versions.
Here are a few of my personal favorites:

Carrot Cake:

• Shake of cinnamon
  
  

• Dash of nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla
  
  

• ¼ cup finely shredded carrots
  
  

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  
  

• Chopped pecans
  
  

Peanut Butter Banana:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
  
  

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut butter)
  
  

• Sprinkle of cinnamon
  
  

• Optional: mini chocolate chips for a sweet tooth moment
  
  

Berry Medley:

• Any fresh or frozen berries you have on hand (Pro tip: Stir the berries in before refrigerating for extra juicy oats.)
  
  

Blueberry Banana:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
  
  

• Handful of blueberries
  
  

• 1 tablespoon almond butter
  
  

• Dash of cinnamon
  
  

Easy Add-Ins to Spice Up Your Oats

Want to switch it up even more? Here are some easy mix-ins and toppings to keep things fun and interesting:

• Hemp seeds
  
  

• Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew)
  
  

• Chocolate chips or cocoa powder
  
  

• Fresh or frozen berries
  
  

• Diced apple
  
  

• Coconut flakes
  
  

• Stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines)
  
  

• Nuts and seeds (walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds)
  
  

• Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves
  
  

Bonus Tip:
I love adding a little fresh fruit on top the morning of for extra texture and flavor — it keeps things feeling fresh!

1% Better: One Small Habit That Makes a Big Difference

It’s easy to underestimate the little things — but tiny habits like prepping breakfast the night before can create real change over time.

Choosing to fuel your body, even with something as simple as overnight oats, is one more 1% better step toward feeling your best.

Enjoy your breakfast — you deserve it.