Can I make honey almond overnight oats vegan?

Use the oat milk base and swap honey for maple syrup or jaggery syrup. The flavour changes slightly but the idea holds.

Should I add honey the night before or in the morning?

Either works. Added at night, it blends into the oats. Drizzled in the morning, it stays more noticeable on top.

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Honey Almond

The minimalist's dream. Since our base already includes almonds, you just need honey. That's it. Perfect for busy mornings, when you want to let the base shine, or when simplicity is all you need. Sometimes less really is more.

Time: 365 min
Method: Mix
Serves: 1
Energy: 480 kcal
Protein: 20 g

Go to the method

Glass jar of honey almond overnight oats topped with honey and extra almond flakes

Method

Step 1: Drizzle honey over your DIY Oats base and mix gently.
Step 2: Add extra almond flakes for enhanced texture.
Step 3: That's all you need.
Step 4: The honey sweetens everything while the almonds add crunch and protein.
Step 5: This lets you appreciate the quality of the base itself.
Step 6: Simple, honest, and satisfying.

Notes from the Department

Minimalist

Nutrition

1 serving

480 cal | 20g protein | 13g fiber

2 servings

960 cal | 40g protein | 26g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

The DIY Oats base already has almonds in it, so this recipe doesn't so much add flavours as turn the volume up on the ones there. Honey sweetens and brings a floral note. Almond flakes add crunch on top. That is it. It is the recipe for mornings when making decisions feels like a form in triplicate.

Choosing the honey

Different honeys taste noticeably different. A light, mild honey lets the oats and almonds lead. A darker, stronger honey takes over a bit more. Drizzle, stir gently, and taste before adding more.

Toast the almonds

A couple of minutes in a dry pan makes almond flakes taste nuttier and stay crunchier. Add them just before eating if crunch is the priority. Sliced almonds or roughly chopped whole ones work too.

If you are using a homemade base

Soak rolled oats overnight in milk with chia and a few almonds, then add the honey and flakes.

Storage

Keeps covered in the fridge for a day or two. Honey settles a little, so give it a stir in the morning. One serving: around 480 calories, 20g protein and 13g fibre.

Questions people ask

Can I make honey almond overnight oats vegan?: Use the oat milk base and swap honey for maple syrup or jaggery syrup. The flavour changes slightly but the idea holds.
Should I add honey the night before or in the morning?: Either works. Added at night, it blends into the oats. Drizzled in the morning, it stays more noticeable on top.

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