If you love Nutella and want an easy breakfast recipe that feels like dessert, this Nutella Overnight Oats recipe is for you!
It's creamy, chocolatey, and full of comforting flavours - the kind of breakfast you actually look forward to when your alarm goes off.
These Nutella overnight oats are a doddle to make and just a few minutes of meal prep the night before.
Using simple store cupboard ingredients, like old-fashioned rolled oats, a swirl of chocolate hazelnut spread, vanilla extract and syrup and breakfast is sorted before you know it.
But don't worry if you fancy chocolate oats and you've left it until the last minute. You can head over and try my creamy Nutella porridge version here instead!
✔️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No cooking required - just mix and refrigerate overnight.
- Creamy Nutella texture with a satisfying balance of oats, milk, and optional hazelnuts.
- Perfect for meal prep - make several jars for a grab-and-go breakfast all week.
- Easy to customise - works with oat milk, almond milk, or any plant-based milk.
- Gluten-free option - simply use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
🛒 Ingredient Notes
Please see the printable recipe card with exact ingredient quantities and preparation instructions at the bottom of this post.
Old-fashioned rolled oats - These hearty rolled oats give the best chewy yet creamy texture once soaked, unlike instant oats or oat bran which can go mushy.
Wholemilk - dairy or your favourite based milk like oat milk which absorb into the oats overnight and creates a rich, creamy base. Or you can use water or a mix if preferred.
Nutella (or other chocolate hazelnut spread) - the star ingredient, adding a luscious, chocolatey, nutty flavour and velvety sweetness to your oats.
Maple syrup - adds an optional gentle sweetness with a caramel-like depth/
Vanilla extract - enhances the sweetness of chocolate.
Pinch of salt - balances the sweetness and sharpens the chocolate notes for a deeper flavor.
Topping options - roasted hazelnuts for crunch, chocolate chips, berries, a splash of more milk etc
📋 Instructions
1. Combine the milk and Nutella
First, warm up the milk in the microwave or hob.
Then stir in Nutella and whisk until melted and transfer to a mason jar.
2. Finish and refrigerate
Stir in the rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
Seal and place the oat mixture in the fridge overnight. Then top with more Nutella if desired and a sprinkle of chopped roasted hazelnuts or optional berries for extra texture and flavour.
Tip: For the creamiest Nutella overnight oats, warm your milk so the Nutella blends more smoothly and evenly.
👩🍳 Substitutions
Depending on your dietary needs, here are a few simple swaps you can make:
- Oats - use certified gluten-free (I use this Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats). You can also use oat bran for higher beta-glucan to help lower bad cholesterol, but the texture will be much softer
- Milk - opt for any milk you wish, such as oat milk, almond, coconut, etc
- Maple syrup - use a natural Stevia sweetener, honey or golden syrup
⚖️ Variations
Here are some different ways you can enhance and truly personalise this recipe:
- Chia seeds - you could substitute 10g of oats for 2 tablespoon chia seeds to reduce the glycaemic load and adds fibre, more fat and protein for better blood sugar control
- Fruity - Add ½ a mashed banana or a grated apple for natural sweetness and extra nutrients
- Nutty - add a good swirl of almond or peanut butter
- Extra protein - stir in a dollop of high protein yogurt, protein powder, collagen powder or even the supplement creatine if working out and help support energy levels
🔪 Equipment
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- Mason jar
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups or jug
❄️ Storage
Storing - Store in the fridge for up to 4 days keep toppings like chopped hazelnuts separate to avoid them losing their crunch.
Freezing - Yes, you can freeze overnight oats for up to 3 months - however, during the thawing process, it may turn grainy, so you will need to stir thoroughly.
Reheating - this recipe does not require reheating. However, you can microwave it for a minute or 2 to eat warm like a classic Nutella oatmeal.
💡Pro Tips
- Heat your milk first to ensure the Nutella blends smoothly.
- Add sweetness at the end to control the taste to your liking.
- Adjust your milk in the morning if needed
- Add your toppings when you're ready to eat so they stay crunchy
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Top with fruit
- Toasted seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds
- Stir in kefir to add probiotics for gut health
- High-protein yogurt
- Pinch of cinnamon and cacao powder for antioxidants
❓ FAQ
They can be! While Nutella does add sugar, the oats balance it with fibre and protein.
Yes! Oats naturally absorb liquid overnight, softening into a creamy oatmeal texture.
Of course! You can swap 10g of oats for 2 tablespoon of chia seeds, or 5g for 1 tbsp. they expand and thicken, while adding more fibre.
Yes, you can use peanut butter or banana either as a topping, or mash and stir into the mix.
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📖 Recipe
Nutella Overnight Oats {Easy Breakfast on the Go}
Equipment
- Mason jar
Ingredients
- 120 ml Milk (½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 45 g Rolled oats (½ cup)
- Pinch Salt
- ⅓ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Maple syrup
Instructions
- First, warm up the milk in the microwave or hob. Then stir in Nutella and whisk until melted and transfer to a mason jar.120 ml Milk, 1 tbsp Nutella
- Stir in the rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.Seal and place the oat mixture in the fridge overnight. Then top with more Nutella if desired and a sprinkle of chopped roasted hazelnuts or optional berries for extra texture and flavour.45 g Rolled oats, Pinch Salt, ⅓ tsp Vanilla extract, ½ tsp Maple syrup
Disclaimer
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
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