My brain is kind of like a crockpot first thing in the morning.  It’s slow to warm up and takes a while to get cooking!  I have learned (the hard way) that I have to have easy routines if I’m going to get anything done, and that includes eating!  One of the best ways to streamline your breakfast is to meal-prep a dish like these dairy-free overnight oats so that all you have to do is grab your jar and get your day going.

Tips & Tricks

If you’re like me you’re always looking for ways to make life a little easier.  These tips and tricks are going to let you get the most out of your delicious breakfast.

Make it Gluten-Free

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but not all oats you find at the store are safe for a gluten-free diet.  Make sure to check your labels to keep everything safely gluten-free.

Make it Portable

These dairy-free overnight oats make a great on-the-go breakfast.  When you’re eating at home it’s easy to keep it as one big batch and grab a bowlful when you’re hungry.  If you plan to eat these on the way to work or school, dish them up into individual servings ahead of time.  These plastic storage containers are great.

What You’ll Need

I’m always going to keep recipes as simple as possible for you.  There are only a few special ingredients you’ll need to make these apple pie inspired overnight oats.

Apple Butter

Apple butter is a delicious treat that I love stirred into yogurt and used to flavor cupcakes.  In these dairy-free overnight oats the apple butter packs a big punch of flavor and creates a thick, creamy texture without the dairy.

Apple Pie Spice

Apple pie is one of those iconic flavors that carries both the flavor of the fruit and warm, homey spices.  To get the recipe for my spice blend sign up for my newsletter.  You can also buy apple pie spice online.

Smart Substitutions

Life with food allergies means that making substitutions is something you’re going to do on a regular basis.  The trick isn’t just replacing what you can’t have, it’s finding options that keep your food just as delicious as the original.  The most important step you can take to make that happen is to understand the reason the ingredient is used in the first place, then pick an alternative that fulfills that specific job.

Dairy

The only specialty dairy-free ingredient in these overnight oats is milk.  If you’re able to eat dairy, substituting regular milk will work well.

Flavor

One of the best things about this dairy-free overnight oats recipe is how flexible it is.  You can easily change the flavor by swapping out a few ingredients.  For pumpkin pie oats use pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.  Use peach jam or peach butter and a little cinnamon and ginger to turn these into peach pie overnight oats.

Enjoy Your Dairy-Free Overnight Oats

One of the best things about meal prepping breakfast is that you don’t have to think, or cook something, first thing in the morning.  Make these dairy-free overnight oats to save yourself some time and effort while delighting your tastebuds!