Go Back
Abby

Salted Caramel Overnight Oats

This healthy salted caramel overnight oats recipe uses a creamy vegan peanut butter caramel for a decadent yet wholesome breakfast. Naturally sweetened with dates and layered with oats, chia, and yogurt, it’s a make-ahead meal that feels like dessert!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 408
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats (unprocessed)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 5 dates
  • 1.5 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp water (if needed to thin caramel)
  • 1 cup coconut yogurt or natural yogurt
  • 1 banana, sliced (optional, for decoration)
  • puffed quinoa (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender or fork (for caramel)
  • Jar or container for serving

Method
 

  1. Mix rolled oats, chia seeds, and almond milk in a bowl. Stir well and let soak for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight in the fridge.
  2. Blend or mash dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to make the caramel. Add 1–2 tbsp water if the mixture is too thick.
  3. Optional: Place thin banana slices against the sides of the serving jar for decoration.
  4. Layer the soaked oats into jars, spoon caramel on top, then finish with yogurt. Sprinkle puffed quinoa on top before serving.

Notes

*Quick-soaked oats will remain chewy with more ‘bite,’ while overnight oats are softer as they soak longer. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
**Add toppings like puffed quinoa just before serving, as they can become soggy if left too long.
These oats keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
QR Code linking back to recipe