Rich and creamy orange overnight oats will totally remind you of a creamsicle! And you only need five ingredients to make them.
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Did you grow up eating creamsicles? I have fond memories of chasing down the ice cream truck to get my hands on one and eating it on the curb in the summer heat.
We don't get ice cream trucks in my neighborhood now, but you can satisfy that orange-cream craving with a bowl of these creamy orange overnight oats instead! It's so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Are orange cream overnight oats the same as a creamsicle? Obviously not. But they hit the spot for orangey, creamy goodness!
Love overnight oats? Also check out my peanut butter and banana overnight oats and blueberry cheesecake overnight oats!
🍊 Ingredients and substitutions
- unsweetened vegan yogurt - I like to use my homemade soy yogurt, but store-bought is also fine. If you can't find unsweetened non-dairy yogurt, add maple syrup syrup to taste after mixing everything else together.
- non-dairy milk - I'm using soy milk for the protein and because I think it's the tastiest plant-based milk, but choose any unsweetened, creamy vegan milk you like: soy, oat, almond milk, etc. If your milk is sweetened, back off a bit on the maple syrup.
- orange zest - You can use oranges or tangerines in this recipe. Reserve some of the orange and zest for topping, too.
- maple syrup - To sweeten. You can use your sweetener of choice, if you prefer. If your non-dairy yogurt or milk are sweetened, hold off on adding the maple syrup until after mixing everything together.
- vanilla extract - For even more creamsicle flavor!
- rolled oats - For the oatmeal! Use regular rolled oats, not quick oats or instant oats.
🫙 How to Make Orange Cream Overnight oats
Combine the yogurt, milk, zest, maple syrup, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
Mix well, then stir in the rolled oats, being sure to coat them evenly in the yogurt mixture.
Transfer to your jar or jars, and refrigerate.
In the morning, enjoy a creamy bowl of orange creamsicle overnight oats!
Top with chopped orange slices and a sprinkle of orange zest for even more orange flavor!
💡 Helpful Tips
- This recipe serves two, but you can definitely multiply it to make more servings, if you like.
- Oranges or tangerines both work well in this recipe, so use what you have!
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Serve orange overnight oats warm or cold. You can warm them up in the microwave, if you like them hot.
You want rolled oats for this recipe, not quick, instant, or steel cut oats.
Not only do orange creamsicle overnight oats keep for several days in the refrigerator, you can freeze them for up to 3 months! Make sure you are using freezer-safe jars, and just remember to thaw overnight in the fridge. Stir well, because they can separate during thawing.
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📖 Recipe
🍊 Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened vegan yogurt of your choice
- ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk or vegan milk of your choice
- 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest If you have a microplaner, like the one I used in the video, this is ideal, but you can definitely slice off the zest by hand, if not.
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, milk, zest, maple syrup, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix well, then stir in the rolled oats, being sure to coat them evenly in the yogurt mixture. Transfer to your jar or jars. If your non-dairy milk or yogurt is sweetened, hold off on adding the maple syrup until after you mix everything else together.
- Stick the oats in the fridge, and in the morning, you can enjoy a creamy bowl of orange creamsicle overnight oats! Top with chopped orange and a sprinkle of orange zest for even more orange flavor!
Lori
Have you tried leaving these in the fridge longer than overnight? I'm wondering if one could make a few of these at a time when doing the weekly meal prep.
Becky Striepe
You definitely can. I've done 2-3 days at a time with no problems.
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I LOVE creamsicles!!! SO good.
April J Harris
I did love Creamsicles when I was a kid! I just wish we could get them here in the UK. Your Overnight Oats are a great way to enjoy the wonderful flavour though, Becky, and they are much better for us too! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Pinned!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, April!
Cadry
This sounds delightful! It's easy to get stuck having the same thing for breakfast over and over. It's nice to change things up!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Cadry! It really is.