Sweet Potato Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds are creamy, delicious, and packed with sweet potato flavor, cinnamon, and cozy fall goodness for a quick and easy vegan breakfast or snack.
This simple oatmeal recipe is perfect for meal prep, making busy mornings easier with a nourishing, grab-and-go option you can prepare ahead of time.
Try my pumpkin chia overnight oats for another flavorful morning meal.
I started making these sweet potato overnight oats with chia seeds after having leftover mashed sweet potatoes from my sweet potato wraps, and they quickly became a go-to favorite.
The sweet potato makes the oats wonderfully creamy with a naturally sweet, comforting flavor, while cinnamon adds just the right amount of warmth. I love topping them with crunchy walnuts for a delicious texture contrast to the soft, velvety base.
They're so simple to make-just mix everything, refrigerate overnight, and wake up to a satisfying breakfast ready to enjoy. If you love easy make-ahead meals as much as I do, be sure to try my banana cinnamon overnight oats, carrot overnight oats, and overnight oats with dates, too.
🍠Ingredients
- Sweet potato purée (Leftover baked, steamed, or boiled sweet potatoes work perfectly. Simply mash or blend them until smooth before adding them to the oats).
- Chia seeds
- Plant milk (Use any dairy-free milk, such as almond, cashew, or oat milk)
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon & nutmeg
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
🥣How To Make Sweet Potato Overnight Oats
Mix: Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, sweet potato purée, plant milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a jar or bowl. Stir well until combined.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving and top with walnuts, peanut butter, or your favorite toppings.
📋Variations
- Sweetener: Swap maple syrup for agave or date syrup, or use your favorite sweetener.
- Milk: Use any dairy-free milk you have on hand, such as almond, cashew, soy, or oat milk.
- Spices: Add a pinch of ground ginger, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice for extra fall flavor.
- Toppings: Top with walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, or sliced banana.
- Nut-free: Skip the walnuts and use pumpkin or sunflower seeds instead.
- Extra creamy: Stir in a spoonful of peanut or cashew butter before refrigerating.
💡Marinela's Tips
- Mix well: Make sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed to prevent clumps.
- Adjust the consistency: Add a splash more dairy-free milk if your oats are too thick in the morning.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes. Although they're traditionally served cold, you can gently warm them in the microwave or on the stovetop if you prefer a warm breakfast.
Yes, but the texture will be softer and less chewy. Rolled oats give the best texture for overnight oats.
You can use your favorite sweetener, such as agave syrup or date syrup, and adjust the amount to taste.
Store them in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add crunchy toppings like walnuts just before serving for the best texture.
📖 Recipe
Sweet Potato Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Equipment
- 1 bowl or jar with a lid
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sweet potato puree
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup plant milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, mix all the ingredients.⅓ cup sweet potato puree, ⅓ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup, ¾ cup plant milk, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the creamiest texture. In the morning, top with walnuts, peanut butter, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Sweetener: Swap maple syrup for agave or date syrup if preferred.
- Consistency: Add a splash of milk in the morning if the oats are thicker than you like.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
🍽More Overnight Oats recipes
- Protein coffee overnight oats
- Hemp hearts overnight oats
- Brown sugar maple overnight oats
- Chocolate banana overnight oats
- Peanut butter applesauce overnight oats
If you try these sweet potato overnight oats, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo @go_eatgreen on Instagram.
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