Cranberry overnight oats is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for a busy morning. These creamy oats are easy to make and packed full of cranberry flavor with a hint of orange and cinnamon.
This vegan Cranberry overnight oats recipe is a great meal-prep. I like to double the recipe and keep it packed up in the fridge and ready to go for breakfast. This recipe is both vegan and gluten-free and a great way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce.
I have used my homemade Cranberry sauce from dried cranberries to make this cranberry sauce overnight oat recipe. It is easy to make from dried cranberries and ads a great flavor and texture to this healthy breakfast.
Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Cinnamon roll overnight oats or this Tiramisu Overnight Oats.
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Ingredients
This Cranberry overnight oats recipe comes together quickly with only a few ingredients. See the list below.
For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Rolled oats, they work best in overnight oat recipes since they are course and hold their shape the best.
- Almond milk, or other non dairy milk such as oat or soy milk.
- Greek style yoghurt, unsweetened or natural skyr.
- Cranberry sauce, store bought or homemade, try this Cranberry sauce from dried cranberries
- Chia seeds, ads a creamy texture and some extra vitamins and fibre to this overnight oat recipe.
- Brown sugar, or other sweetener like coconut sugar or maple syrup
- Orange zest, the flavor goes really well with the cranberry flavour and cinnamon.
- Cinnamon, a little hint of cinnamon really tastes great.
- Vanilla extract, or vanilla paste or powder.
- Salt, just a little pinch to enhance the flavour
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This Cranberry overnight oats is fast and easy to make. Only a few minutes of prep work required. Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below and for the full instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.
In a bowl, mix together the almond milk, yoghurt, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Add the oats and chia seeds and mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
Cover the bowl and and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
To serve, add the overnight oats to two glasses. Top with thick greek style yoghurt and cranberry sauce.
Hint: Depending on what cranberry sauce you use, the consistency of this overnight oat will vary. If using a smoothy and thick cranberry sauce, you might want to add more liquid. The same goes for the sweetness, if the cranberry sauce is very sweet, obit the sugar or add sugar to taste.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. In this case it it safest to use certified gluten-free oats, they can normally be found in the gluten-free section of the grocery store.
- Extra protein– Mix in 1 tabs of protein powder or almond butter. This will thicken the overnight oats so you might have to add a little bit more milk.
- Toppings – For some extra toppings and some crunch, add some chopped nuts like pecans or a crunchy granola like this Apple Pie Granola.
- Vegan – To ensure this recipe is vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk and yoghurt. Unsweetened works best because then you can adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Milk – Instead of milk, cranberry juice can also be used for a more intense cranberry flavour.
- Add-ins – Some chopped apple or pears tastes great with the other flavours in this Cranberry orange overnight oats.
For other oatmeal recipes with apple, try this Applesauce overnight oats or for a hot breakfast dish this Apple pie baked oats.
Storage
This Cranberry sauce overnight oat recipe will keep for about 5 days if stored in an air tight container in the fridge. They can be stored in individual containers topped with he yoghurt and cranberry sauce for an easy grab and go breakfast. They can also be stored in a big airtight container and portioned out in a glass or bowl when ready to eat.
The oats will soak up liquids the longer they sit and will have a thicker consistency after a few days. If needed, stir in a little extra milk just before serving.
Cranberry overnight oats does not freeze well so I don’t recommend this.
Top tip
Craving a hot breakfast? Did you know that you also can heat these Cranberry overnight oats in the microwave for a hot breakfast. It’s fast and easy, in the morning, heat one portion of overnight oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot. They might get a thicker consistency when heated, stir in a little extra plant-based milk. A great way to serve this hot overnight oats is with a spoon of cranberry sauce, a sprinkle of cinnamon a little extra milk pored onto.
For other hot breakfast, try these Chocolate Baked Oats, Pumpkin spice baked oats or this speedy Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal cooked in the microwave in minutes.
FAQ
Overnight oats are normally eaten cold straight out of the fridge. But they can also be eaten warm. Heat one portion of overnight oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot. Serve with your favourite toppings.
Cranberries are often considered to be a superfood because they are high in nutrients and antioxidants. Some research has linked cranberries to have health benefits such as lowering the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), improved immune function, and lowered blood pressure. Always consult your medical advisor.
I highly recommend a homemade cranberry sauce that is lower in sugar then the store bought kind, like this Cranberry sauce from dried cranberries. Store bought sauce can of course also be used, depending on the sweetness, decrease or omit the brown sugar all together.
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Cranberry overnight oats is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for a busy morning. These creamy oats are easy to make and packed full of cranberry flavor with a hint of orange and cinnamon.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cups almond milk
- ½ cup thick greek style yoghurt or skyr
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup thick greek style yoghurt or skyr
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce
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In a bowl, mix together the almond milk, yoghurt, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
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Add the oats and chia seeds and mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
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Cover the bowl and and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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To serve, add the overnight oats to two glasses. Top with thick greek style yoghurt and cranberry sauce. Enjoy
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