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April 15, 2021

Healthy Salted Caramel Overnight Oats (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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– vegan – gluten free – oil free – refined sugar free – low fat –

The breakfast of champs! Don’t let looks deceive you. These salted caramel overnight oats are actually healthy! They’re loaded with healthy carbs, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals and they’re low in fat and sodium. And better yet, they only require 7 ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time, then set them in the fridge overnight and forget them! You really can’t go wrong.

Helpful tips for the very best overnight oats:

  • Prep ahead of time. The oats need enough time to absorb the milk. I recommend making them the night before, but at the very least, prep them at least 4 hours before you plan on eating them.
  • Adjust to your desired consistency. Everyone prefers the consistency of their oats differently and this is easy to change by adjusting the oat:milk ratio. 
  • Add any nuts/topping upon serving. Mix-ins will get soggy if they are sitting in the oatmeal for too long. To keep it all fresh, I recommend adding any toppings right before eating. This will help keep the overnight oats fresher for longer. My favorite toppings for these healthy salted caramel overnight oats have been banana, peanuts, sunflower seeds, chopped medjool dates, dairy-free chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
  • Undermix the salted caramel. By undermixing, you’ll be left with big, delicious swirls of salted caramel (see photo below).

Large bowl of salted caramel overnight oats

Are overnight oats healthy?

Although I love starting my day with a large helping of fruit, I also really love a healthy bowl of overnight oats. Here are some great reasons to add them to your breakfast line-up:

  • Overnight oats are satisfying and can keep you full all morning. This is in part due to the beta-glucan in oats. Beta glucan is a type of soluble fiber that is often used to prevent heart disease and high cholesterol.
  • Old fashioned rolled oats are also a great source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
  • Overnight oats contain lots of nondairy milk. I used oat milk for this recipe, which is high in calcium, B vitamins, manganese, protein and other vitamins and minerals. You can use your favorite nondairy milk of choice, as they all contain a variety of essential nutrients. 
  • These salted caramel overnight oats are particularly healthy due to the medjool dates. Medjool dates are a great source of B vitamins, copper, potassium and fiber.
  • You can make this easy vegan breakfast even healthier by loading it with fruit before serving. 

salted caramel overnight oats in a glass jar

Kitchen essentials for salted caramel overnight oats:

  • A high speed blender or food processor
  • A large mixing bowl with lid
  • Small jars with lids (optional)

Substitutions:

  • GF old-fashioned rolled oats: Both gluten-free and original rolled oats work well with these overnight oats. I have not tried this recipe with steel cut oats or instant/quick-cooking oats, so I cannot attest to how they will turn out. If you do try them, I would love to know how it worked in the comments :). 
  • Plain oat milk: you can use any nondairy milk of your pleasing. I enjoy either oat, soy or cashew milk for it’s extra creaminess.
  • Pure maple syrup: can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners like agave nectar or date syrup.
  • Peanut butter: can be substituted with any nut or seed butter of your choosing, however it will change the taste slightly.

Overhead view of salted caramel overnight oats in a glass jar

If you love these healthy salted caramel overnight oats, I have a feeling you will love some of my other favorite overnight oat recipes as well!

  • Healthy Snickers Overnight Oats (Vegan + Gluten Free)
  • Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Dairy Free)
  • How to Make Horchata Overnight Oats (Dairy-Free)
  • Blueberry Pistachio Overnight Oats
Healthy Salted Caramel Overnight Oats (Vegan + Gluten Free)
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Healthy Salted Caramel Overnight Oats (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Recipe by Slow Down Company Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups plain oat milk (or nondairy milk of choice)

  • 3 cups GF old fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 6 medjool dates, pitted

  • 1/4 cup plain oat milk (or nondairy milk of choice)

  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  • Make the overnight oats. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat milk, rolled oats and vanilla extract. Mix and set aside.
  • Make the salted caramel sauce. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Combine the oats with the caramel sauce. There are 2 ways you can do this:
    (1) Add the salted caramel to the bowl of oats and mix. I recommend leaving them under-mixed so that you’re left with large swirls of caramel.
    (2) Add the oats to smaller individual jars and layer the salted caramel.
  • Refrigerate. Cover oats and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Add toppings (optional). Add any toppings right before serving. Some of my favorite toppings are bananas, peanuts, sunflower seeds, chopped dates, cacao nibs or dairy-free chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • This recipe makes 3-4 servings. Nutrition label is based on 4 servings and does not include any additional toppings.
  • Nutrition information is based on using plain oat milk and will vary slightly depending on the nondairy milk you choose.

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size1 servings


Calories610

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 12.6g 20%
    • Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
  • Sodium 416mg 18%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Carbohydrate 113g 38%
    • Dietary Fiber 15.7g 63%
    • Sugars 32.2g
  • Protein 16.1g 33%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    • Anonymous
      April 20, 2021
      So easy to make and were delicious. It was great to have something healthy ready in the morning since I am always running late!
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