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    Home » Meal Prep » Overnight Oats Meal Prep Freezer Kits

    Overnight Oats Meal Prep Freezer Kits

    Published: May 10, 2020 · Modified: Jan 20, 2021 by Tammy Overhoff

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    If you’re looking for a super easy meal prep breakfast recipe, don’t look any further than these overnight oats! Just when you thought overnight oats couldn’t get any easier, I’m going to show you how to create overnight oats meal prep freezer kits. This way, you’ll never be without your favorite ‘on the go’ breakfast!

    Overnight Oats Meal Prep

    I’ve been an overnight oats fan forever.

    Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they are a great breakfast option when it comes to my busy mornings with my kids.

    Yes, I know overnight oats are a no-brainer when putting together. All we need to do is mix some oats and some sort of binding liquid (like milk) together and stick in the refrigerator the night before we want to eat.

    Actually, you can make them 3-4 days ahead of time to have a healthy breakfast ready for the whole week!

    So if they’re already so easy to make why in the world would I need to make overnight oats meal prep freezer kits? Well, because it does make it easier. But more importantly, it lets you plan ahead of time and assures you have all the ingredients available.

    Honestly, how many times have you gone to make a batch of overnight oats (or anything) and you’re out of oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, or something that you need to make the perfect jar of oats? Yep, I’ve been there!

    Putting together kits will change all of that.

    Why Meal Prep Freezer Kits Are The Best

    Let me back up a little.

    I first started putting freezer kits together when I was trying to figure out the best way to meal prep breakfast smoothies. These smoothie kits are so easy to make!

    All you need to do is just portion out some fruit and spinach into a freezer-safe bag or container and you would have readily available smoothie kits. I like to make them in bulk so I make them for the month and know exactly how many I have and can see when I’m getting low.

    These have worked out really well and are one of the freezer recipes I make the most!

    So, when it came to overnight oats, I figured why not do the same thing?

    Why I Made Overnight Oat Freezer Kits

    I wanted to put meal prep a bunch of overnight oat freezer kits so I can easily throw together a jar when I want to add that as an option for breakfast on the meal plan.

    Also, truth be told, I had the lightbulb go off after I got a couple of boxes from Daily Harvest. They offer individual frozen meals and smoothies in cups. One of the frozen meals they offer is overnight oats.

    All I needed to do was add my liquid the night before. It was absolutely amazing! Honestly, some of the best overnight oats I’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh! If interested, check out my Daily Harvest review for more information!

    Well, I decided to make my own overnight oats freezer packs. And low and behold, they turned out just as good.

    Basic Necessities To Make Overnight Oats Freezer Kits

    Before we start meal prepping overnight oats, you are going to need to make sure you have everything on hand. These are the basics that you’ll need to make these breakfast oats:

    Containers

    You can use quart-sized or snack-sized freezer bags – it just depends on the recipe and the number of ingredients you are planning to use. You can also reusable freezer bags in snack or quart size!

    If you have room in your freezer, then you can put together all the ingredients in an 8-ounce or 16-ounce mason jar container. In this case, all you’ll need to do is add the milk or water.

    If you put them into bags, then you’ll need to add the ingredients into a jar the night you’re going to make the oats.

    overnight oats containers

    Rolled Oats

    You can use regular or gluten-free rolled oats! My favorite oats are from ‘Bob’s Red Mill’ but any rolled oats will work fine.

    Chia Seeds

    I use chia seeds in all of my overnight oat recipes. They add protein, fiber, omega-3’s, and more nutrition!

    They also soak up the liquid and create a delicious pudding texture with oats.

    Milk

    For liquid, I use unsweetened coconut milk but you can also use almond milk. I prefer to keep overnight oats vegan but you can use dairy milk if you like!

    You’ll use about 1/2 cup of liquid. You might need to use a little more depending on the ingredients used. Basically, you want all the ingredients mixed together and the liquid to be just covering the oats.

    I like to press down the oats to make sure it’s all covered.

    Spices

    Cinnamon, apple pie spice, and pumpkin pie spice are my favorites to add! I suggest adding no more than 1/4 teaspoon of spice. If you want to use something like nutmeg or cardamom, only use a very small pinch since they are very strong in flavor.

    Flavors

    I mostly use vanilla extract in overnight oats but you can also use almond extract. I use no more than 1/4 teaspoon per jar!

    I recommend 1/8 of a teaspoon if you go with the almond extract. Other extracts that are good to add in are peppermint, lemon, and orange.

    Again, I recommend using only 1/8 of a teaspoon of these flavors.

    Cocoa Powder

    1/2-1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is all you need to create a rich, chocolatey, delicious overnight oats recipe!

    Nut Butter

    Yep, you can add nut butters to all overnight oats meal prep freezer kits. My favorites are almond butter and peanut butter to add to your kit.

    I use 1 tablespoon of nut butter per kit and I just throw it on top of the rest of the ingredients.

    Frozen or Fresh Fruit

    Fruit just tastes so good in overnight oats recipes. I use 1/2 cup of fruit per freezer kit!

    I recommend for bigger fruits like strawberries, peaches, or cherries to chop them into small pieces or to slice them. You want to be able to stir everything together.

    Canned Pumpkin or Sweet Potato

    These two ingredients are delicious when mixed together with pure maple syrup and fall spices. I typically use 2 tablespoons of pumpkin or sweet potato in overnight oat recipes.

    Dried Fruit

    1-2 teaspoons of dried fruit are great for flavor and texture. Some of my favorites are raisins, dried cranberries, mangos, peaches and so many more!

    Nuts

    I add about 1 tablespoon of nuts (sliced almonds, pistachios, etc.) to the recipe for some added crunch.

    Shredded Coconut

    Add about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded coconut to bring some added sweetness and texture.

    Others

    You can also add:

    • Powdered peanut butter
    • Superfoods (hemp hearts, cocoa nibs,  and goji berries)

    Overnight Oats Meal Prep Freezer Kits

    Everything you want to put into your overnight oats can be put into the freezer kit. So when you’re ready, all you’ll need to do is add the milk or water.

    This is actually the beauty of a kit- to have available all the ingredients that you want for a recipe available.

    Here are 6 of my favorite combinations!

    overnight oats containers

    Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
    • 1/4 cup chopped apple

    Instructions

    • Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    • Label and put it into the freezer.

     

    overnight oats containers

    Overnight Oats Meal Prep Freezer Kits

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    Course: Blueberry Coconut Overnight Oats
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
    • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries

    Instructions

    • Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    • Label and put it into the freezer.

     

    overnight oats containers

    Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Cacao Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Cacao nibs
    • 1/2 of a banana chopped

    Instructions

    • Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    • Label and put it into the freezer.

     

    Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh raspberries
    • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
    • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
    Instructions
    1. Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    2. Label and put it into the freezer.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Cacao Powder
    • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
    Instructions
    1. Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    2. Label and put it into the freezer.

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    Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
    Instructions
    1. Put all of the dry ingredients (you can also add the extract) in a freezer bag or jar.
    2. Label and put it into the freezer.

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    When you’re ready to make any of these recipes dump the ingredients into a mason jar and add 1/2 cup of liquid. Stir all of the ingredients together. You want the oats to be just covered with liquid. Place the lid on and put it into the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, give it a couple stirs and add more liquid if you need to loosen up the oats a little bit. The dig in!

    How To Make Freezer Kits For Overnight Oats

    Like I said any overnight oats can be turned into a freezer kit!

    The basic overnight oats formula I use is 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 teaspoon chia seeds. So, if you just want to make a basic overnight oats kit, then add those two ingredients to each bag or jar and stick it in the freezer.

    That’s it!

    Truly, once you have the basic overnight oats formula down, you can add in whatever extra ingredients you like!

    So, essentially, any overnight oats recipe you find can be turned into a freezer kit.

    With any of these combos, you can easily have breakfast ready to in less than 5 minutes and all it took was a little bit of meal prep.

    If you want to learn more about this delicious breakfast recipe then check out my how to make overnight oats tutorial.

    Try these overnight oat freezer kits to make your life just a little bit easier. Share a picture and tag me on Instagram or Facebook if you decide to make any of these or come up with your own flavor combination!

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    About Tammy Overhoff

    Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. I’m the author of the Organize Yourself Skinny eBook & 30-day Workbook Bundle.

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    1. Sally Groom says

      February 15, 2022 at 7:39 am

      Game changer! I’ve been using your overnight oats recipes for years (thank you, btw, I’ve never commented). Great idea for being my future friend!

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