As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Who doesn’t love a quick and delicious vegan breakfast recipe? Even better a breakfast you can prepare the night before and use very few ingredients! Salted caramel overnight oats are the winner!

completed Salted Caramel Overnight Oats in a clear cup with ingredients against a white background

Overnight oats must be the greatest breakfast hack ever invented! One cup of oats, one cup of plant milk, and some chia seeds – mix and voila! 

So many of us have to run through the door every morning but still want to eat a healthy and energizing breakfast. 

Or consider the busy parents who are preparing food for their little ones first thing in the morning while also having to get ready for work and have a hard time fitting it all in. 

These salted caramel oats are your new best friend! If you love this recipe, I think you’re going to enjoy trying other overnight oat flavors such as strawberry, coconut, and pumpkin!

Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email & get this sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Overnight oats make breakfast time easier
  • Healthy breakfast. Oats are a healthy source of fiber and good for reducing cholesterol! 
  • Kid-friendly recipe!

How to Make Overnight Oats More Budget-Friendly?

It’s very likely, that if you try this overnight oats recipe or any other, you’ll be hooked! So how can we make this recipe even more budget-friendly? 

The answer is: by buying bulk! Go to the bulk section of your grocery store or a specialized bulk shop and get your oats in big batches. The same goes for nuts, coconut, or dried fruits! 

You’ll save so much money and time by taking this extra time to buy in bulk! So, are you in already? This genius idea is such a fantastic life hack! Give it a try and let us know!

What Goes Into This Recipe

No big surprises here! This easy breakfast recipe relies on pantry staples to create amazing flavor.

ingredients for Salted Caramel Overnight Oats measured out against a white background
  • Oats: Use old-fashioned oats for more texture! But quick oats work too.
  • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness to the overnight oat base and the salted vegan caramel topping.
  • Cinnamon: A hint of spice to the oats.
  • Plant-based milk: You can use your favorite but I particularly enjoy almond milk or oat milk.
  • Chia seeds: Helps to aid in thickening the overnight oats. You can also use ground flax.
  • Coconut oil: Used in the salted vegan caramel sauce.
  • Peanut butter: Adds creamy texture and peanut flavor to the salted vegan caramel topping.
  • Salt: To make it taste “salted”.

How To Make Vegan Overnight Oats with Salted Caramel Sauce

  • 1) Mix together the oatmeal, chia seeds, plant-based milk, and cinnamon in a cup, jar, or bowl. Stir together or shake until well mixed. Store them in the fridge overnight.
  • 2) To make the vegan caramel sauce, place the coconut oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, and salt in a bowl and microwave them for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir it together until well-mixed.
  • 3) Serve up the overnight oats topped with the salted vegan caramel topping.

Expert Tips and FAQs

  • Adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
  • Thicker oats? Stir in more oats when mixing it up. Experiment with the right ratio you enjoy!
  • Give them time to sit. Ideally overnight works best.
What is the secret to overnight oats?

For the best outcome, you want to use quick or old-fashioned oats. These easily soak up the liquid added to the jar. You generally want to use a 1:1 ratio to make a nice creamy jar of overnight oats.

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

They are meant to be eaten cold or at room temperature but there’s nothing that says you can’t warm them up a bit in the microwave if that’s how you prefer to eat it. You may need to add some additional liquid after heating if they thicken too much.

completed Salted Caramel Overnight Oats in a clear cup with ingredients against a white background

Variations

The beauty of overnight oats is all the different ways you can change them up! This means more variety and more ways to enjoy vegan overnight oats.

  • Use seasonal fruits. By choosing fruits that are in season, you get more flavor but also may save a bit of money when particular fruits are in season. Frozen fruits can also be a way to save money on fruits out of season.
  • Add any nuts or seeds as a topping.
  • Coconut mango: Add in some fresh chopped mango and dried shredded coconut.
  • Vegan chocolate: Mix cacao powder into the oatmeal base. 
  • Peanut butter overnight oats: Stir one tablespoon of peanut butter into the overnight oat mixture!
  • Serving for a group. If you have a big family, you could make a few individual portions the night before and they can pick their own toppings in the morning. Such a lifesaver!

More Vegan Breakfast Recipes

Photos by Alfonso Revilla

completed Salted Caramel Overnight Oats in a clear cup with ingredients against a white background

Salted Caramel Overnight Oats

4.99 from 60 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Refrigerate: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Who doesn't love a quick and delicious vegan breakfast recipe? Even better a breakfast you can prepare the night before and use very few ingredients! Salted caramel overnight oats are the winner!

Ingredients 

For the Oats:

  • 1 cup of oats
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1 cup of plant-based milk
  • 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds

For the Salted Caramel:

  • ½ cup of coconut oil
  • ½ cup of maple syrup
  • ½ cup of peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon of salt

Instructions 

  • Mix the oat ingredients together in a cup/jar or bowl, and let them keep them in the fridge overnight.
  • For the caramel, place the coconut oil, maple syrup, peanut butter, and salt in a bowl and microwave them for 30 seconds – mix well.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
  • Thicker oats? Stir in more oats when mixing it up. Experiment with the right ratio you enjoy!
  • Give them time to sit. Ideally overnight works best.

Nutrition

Calories: 2572kcalCarbohydrates: 214gProtein: 43gFat: 186gSaturated Fat: 104gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2064mgPotassium: 1486mgFiber: 20gSugar: 123gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 700mgIron: 7mg

Disclaimer: Although plantbasedonabudget.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Plantbasedonabudget.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Additional Info

Author: Zhoro Apostolov
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Method: No Cook
Diet: Vegan
Tried this recipe?Please tag us at @PlantBasedOnABudget! 🙂
4.99 from 60 votes (49 ratings without comment)

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Comments

    1. We at PBOAB haven’t tried another oil for this recipe so can’t guarantee the results. But if you end up giving it a go with another kind, please let us know 🙂

  1. I have a question. Do you use all of the salted caramel in one serving or is it designed to be stored and used again?

    1. It’s made for just this one serving but feel free to not use all of it and save some for another recipe or serving if you’d like 🙂

      1. I wonder if the measurements are off- 1/2 cup each of coconut oil, peanut butter, and syrup is a lot and definitely more than the calories listed if making 1 serving

  2. 5 stars
    Salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. That caramel with the cinnamon and maple was over the top delicious and the peanut butter floored me, it was such a good combo of flavors. Great recipe.