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Nutella Overnight Oats

Mar 5, 2023 · Modified: Jan 25, 2025 by Emily · 1 Comment

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Breakfast is sorted with this deliciously indulgent Nutella overnight oats recipe.

Made with creamy oats, the delicious chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella, and milk, these oats are a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings and fuel your day.

Close up image of Nutella overnight oats topped with fresh strawberries, chocolate drizzle, and hazelnuts.
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  • What is Nutella?
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Tips for Success
  • Cost To Make
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
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Nutella overnight oats are the perfect breakfast option for everyone, but especially for those who are short on time in the morning.

By preparing the oats the night before, you can have a delicious and satisfying breakfast ready to go in the morning.

Plus, the combination of creamy oats, milk and Nutella creates a decadent and indulgent breakfast without any guilt.

This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a delicious, easy, and satisfying breakfast option that can be prepared ahead of time.

Give it a try and you'll see why Nutella overnight oats are a breakfast game changer!

What is Nutella?

Nutella is a chocolate-hazelnut spread.

It has a smooth, creamy texture and an irresistible chocolate-hazelnut flavor. This makes it the perfect addition to a variety of recipes.

Use it to spread on toast or pancakes, bake it into cakes and cookies, or even on crackers. Nutella is a versatile ingredient that can add delicious flavor to any dish.

Nutella overnight oats in a glass on a woven coaster.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Meal prep friendly: These overnight oats are perfect for meal prepping.
  • Delicious and indulgent: The combination of creamy oats, milk, and Nutella creates a delicious and indulgent breakfast that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
  • Perfect for busy mornings: With this recipe, you can have a delicious breakfast ready to go in the morning, even on your busiest days.
  • Great for on-the-go: Nutella overnight oats are portable meaning you can take them to work or school. This makes them so convenient for a breakfast option.
  • Perfect for kids and adults: Kids and adults alike will love the taste of Nutella and the creamy texture of oats.
  • Customizable: This recipe can be made to your liking. Add your favorite toppings like fruits, nuts, or seeds for a tasty and nutritious breakfast.
  • The Nutella in this recipe gives it a sweet chocolate-hazelnut flavor, making it feel like you're having a decadent dessert for breakfast.

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Nutella overnight oats ingredients.
  • Old fashioned oats (rolled) or quick oats: Rolled oats provide a nicer texture to overnight oats than quick oats. They are slightly chewier in texture and absorb more liquid than quick oats. This makes the overnight oats creamier and more pleasant in texture.
  • Nutella: Adds a rich and decadent taste to the oats.
  • Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt: Used to add creaminess to the oats, yogurt also adds a tangy flavor. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, while plant-based yogurt can be a good option for those who are lactose intolerant.
  • Milk of choice: Milk can be used to adjust the consistency of the oats to your liking, you can use any kind of milk you like such as dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc.
  • Chia seeds or basil seeds: If you can’t get chia seeds, you can always use basil seeds. They help to thicken the overnight oats and give a nice texture.
  • Maple syrup: Used to sweeten the oats. Maple syrup can also add a nice maple flavor to the oats. You can adjust the amount of maple syrup to your taste.
  • Vanilla extract

Instructions

This recipe for Nutella overnight oats serves 1. The quantities can easily be adjust to suit how many serves you need to make.

Step One: In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, Nutella, yogurt, milk of choice, seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Ingredients for Nutella overnight oats in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Step Two: Taste for flavor and adjust to your liking by adding more maple syrup or vanilla.

Step Three: Transfer the mixture to a glass, breakfast bowl, or mason jar. Seal and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Step Four: Serve plain or with toppings of your choice.

Tips for Success

If you store your Nutella in the fridge, make sure you soften your Nutella before use. This will make it easier to mix through.

Close up image of Nutella overnight oats in a glass.

Cost To Make

Estimated cost = $1.65

Serving Suggestions

Some topping ideas include:

  • Toasted hazelnuts,
  • A drizzle of Nutella or chocolate sauce
  • Fresh fruits such as strawberries or blueberries
  • Chopped nuts

Storage

These Nutella overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.

Nutella overnight oats in a glass with fresh strawberries and hazelnuts, on woven coasters.

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.

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Recipe

Nutella overnight oats in a glass with fresh strawberries, hazelnuts, and chocolate drizzle.

Nutella Overnight Oats

Emily
Made with creamy oats, the delicious chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella, and milk, these oats are a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings and fuel your day.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Refridgeration Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
ESTIMATED COST : $1.65
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Western
Servings 1 serve
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (55 grams oats, 1.94 ounces) old fashioned oats (rolled) or quick
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams, 0.53 ounces) Nutella softened
  • ¼ cup (60 grams, 2.12 ounces) Greek yogurt, or plant based yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 grams/ml, 4.23 ounces) milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon (12 grams, 0.423 ounces) chia seeds or basil seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, Nutella, yogurt, milk of choice, seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Taste for flavor and adjust to your liking by adding more maple syrup or vanilla.
  • Transfer the mixture to a glass, breakfast bowl, or mason jar. Seal and store in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Serve plain or with toppings of your choice.

Notes

If you store your Nutella in the fridge, make sure you soften your Nutella before use. This will make it easier to mix through.
Some topping ideas include:
  • Toasted hazelnuts,
  • A drizzle of Nutella or chocolate sauce
  • Fresh fruits such as strawberries or blueberries
  • Chopped nuts

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 7gSugar: 33g
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  1. Carl says

    June 08, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was so quick to make and I enjoyed eating it.

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