Description
Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats are a refreshing, nutritious, and easy make-ahead breakfast packed with zesty orange, tart cranberries, and creamy oats. With just 5 minutes of prep, this recipe delivers a flavorful, fiber-rich, and protein-packed meal to keep you energized all morning. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for thickness and fiber)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Cranberry Orange Flavor Boost
- ½ cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of ½ an orange
Optional Toppings
- Sliced almonds or walnuts
- Extra cranberries
- Orange slices
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and cranberries until well combined
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the flavors
- Before serving, stir the oats well and add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick
- Top with your favorite toppings like almonds, extra cranberries, or fresh orange slices
- Enjoy cold, or warm in the microwave for 30 seconds if you prefer a warm breakfast
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats will be too soft, and steel-cut oats won’t absorb enough liquid
- For extra protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- To make it dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt for coconut or almond yogurt
- Make multiple jars at once for meal prep—these oats stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge
- Adjust sweetness based on whether you’re using fresh or dried cranberries (dried cranberries are naturally sweeter)
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry orange overnight oats, healthy overnight oats, easy breakfast meal prep, no-cook oatmeal, make-ahead breakfast