Overnight Oats with Dates

These Overnight Oats with Dates are naturally sweetened with caramel-like Medjool dates and packed with fiber, healthy fats, and whole grains. It’s an easy make-ahead meal prep breakfast - just prep 3–4 jars on Monday for a week of healthy, satisfying, stress-free mornings.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: overnight oats dates, overnight oats with dates

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 15

Servings: person

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

1 16-ounce mason jar or any jar with a lid will work

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 medjool date pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup rolled oats
1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons chopped pecans
sprinkle of sea salt

Instructions

Mix almond milk, date, chia seeds, cocoa, and vanilla in a mason jar.
Stir in rolled oats.
Place lid on and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Stir in a little extra almond milk to loosen oats and achieve the consistency you like.
If needed, stir in maple syrup. Start with 1 teaspoon then give it a taste. If you need more sweetness then add in the rest.
Sprinkle with pecans and salt. Enjoy.

Notes

Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Tips

Prep 3–4 jars at once to get you through the week. Overnight oats stay fresh for up to 4 days in the fridge, making breakfast a no-brainer during busy mornings.
Create freezer packs: Combine oats, cacao, chopped dates, and vanilla in a bag. Then just dump the mix into a jar, add almond milk, stir, and refrigerate overnight.

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