Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters can make overnight oats even more delicious—and more nutritious—than they already are!

We love adding nut butter to breakfast items (see this oh-so-yummy almond butter parfait), and overnight oats are a perfect vehicle for a nutty boost. Adding nut butter to your overnight oats lends a rich flavor and a ton of added vitamins and nutrients, including protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Never made overnight oats before? It’s easy! We’re sharing the quick and easy way we make overnight oats, plus some of our favorite ways to mix it up with Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters. Grab your spoon and let’s dig in!

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a simple, no-cook recipe for oatmeal. Just put uncooked old-fashioned oats in a bowl or jar with equal parts milk, some chia seeds, and optional mix-ins, then cover it and leave it to sit in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, it will be ready to enjoy.

Are overnight oats eaten cold or hot?

They’re usually eaten cold, but feel free to warm up your overnight oats if you want to!

4 Delicious Takes on Overnight Oats with Nut Butter

Once you add nut butter to your overnight oats you’ll never leave it out again. Here are four of our favorite ways to do it.

Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup whole grain rolled oats
½ cup oat milk
¾ tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp Natural Almond Butter from Ezra Cohen Montreal
1 tbsp honey
Dash of cinnamon
Fresh strawberries, chopped

Directions: In a mason jar, add your oat milk, chia seeds, Natural Almond Butter, honey, and cinnamon. Put on the lid and shake to combine. Add oats and stir, make sure oats are completely submerged in oat milk mixture, and seal tightly. Let sit in fridge for at least 6 hours, then top with fresh strawberries.

Pumpkin + Maple Cashew Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup whole grain rolled oats
½ cup oat milk
¾ tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp Maple Cashew Butter from Ezra Cohen Montreal
2 tbsp pureed organic pumpkin
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions: In a mason jar, add your oat milk, chia seeds, Maple Cashew Butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Put on the lid and shake to combine. Add oats and stir, make sure oats are completely submerged in oat milk mixture, and seal tightly. Let sit in fridge for at least 6 hours.

Vanilla Brazil Nut Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup whole grain rolled oats
½ cup oat milk
¾ tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp Brazil Nut Butter from Ezra Cohen Montreal
1 tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tbsp coconut sugar
Fresh banana, sliced

Directions: In a mason jar, add your oat milk, chia seeds, Brazil Nut Butter, Greek yogurt, and coconut sugar. Put on the lid and shake to combine. Add oats and stir, make sure oats are completely submerged in oat milk mixture, and seal tightly. Let sit in fridge for at least 6 hours, then top with fresh banana slices.

Salted Caramel Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup whole grain rolled oats
½ cup oat milk
¾ tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp Salted Caramel Cashew Butter from Ezra Cohen Montreal
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions: In a mason jar, add your oat milk, chia seeds, Salted Caramel Cashew Butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Put on the lid and shake to combine. Add oats and stir, make sure oats are completely submerged in oat milk mixture, and seal tightly. Let sit in fridge for at least 6 hours.

Looking for more creative ways to use Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters? Check out our recipes for Paleo Almond Butter Bars with Chocolate and Sea Salt and Vegan Cashew Butter Cheesecake!