Zucchini bread overnight oats make for an easy and healthy portable breakfast. Made with oats, protein powder, grated zucchini and walnuts, these overnight oats are vegan and gluten-free.
Last month I posted a recipe for zucchini bread oatmeal. It was a huge hit, but I quickly realized that it’s still summer.
And there are days in the heat of summer when hot oats just aren’t appealing.
This is where overnight oats come in. They’re easy to prep, portable and best of all you don’t have to turn on your stove to make them.
Just combine all your ingredients, let the oats soak in the fridge overnight and you’ve got a healthy breakfast waiting to be enjoyed in the AM.
Oats are a great source of whole grains and complex carbs, but it’s important to add protein and healthy fats to them to ensure the meal will keep you full and satisfied until lunch. For the zucchini overnight oats I’m using a plant-based vanilla protein powder and chopped walnuts. The protein powder helps to make the oats taste a little more “bready” and walnuts are perfect for keeping with the zucchini bread theme.
Another thing I love about these zucchini overnight oats… they help you get in a serving of green veggies before lunch! Boom.
Right now most farmers markets have tables loaded down with fresh zucchini so grab some and take advantage of this recipe ASAP — before pumpkin starts taking over.
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Zucchini bread overnight oats make for an easy and healthy portable breakfast. Made with oats, protein powder, grated zucchini and walnuts, these overnight oats are vegan and gluten-free.
Place all ingredients except the walnuts in a container and stir until well combined. Seal with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or at least a couple hours). Bring out of the fridge in the morning and stir. You’ll notice that the oats soak up a lot of the liquid so you may want to add a little more milk before serving. Top oats with walnuts and serve cold.
This is delicious! I subbed greek yogurt and a splash of vanilla for the vanilla protein powder (1/3 cup yogurt). I also tried the zucchini bread baked oatmeal a few weeks back (also really good), but I like the overnight oats version better! I have the full week’s breakfast prepped and am looking forward to it every day 🙂
I followed instructions exactly besides doubling the recipe. The first time I made it, the 1.5 cups of almond milk made it a little too runny for my liking (still good!), so the second time I made it I used about 1.25 cups instead which was perfect.
I topped it with some EBF strawberry chia jam, granola, walnuts, and a little extra cinnamon. Sooooo good!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Liz. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was absolutely amazing! I did add a half cup of zucchini and some chia seeds for a super hardy pre-surf breakfast 🤤 I love your creativity with simple on-hand ingredients – keep them coming!
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Janelle. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Just made this recipe — as in I’m currently eating it — and it is SO GOOD! The zucchini adds great texture, and it’s a super fun way to change up overnight oats. I highly recommend adding some chocolate chips and shredded coconut on top!
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed this overnight oats recipe, Kate! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, I really appreciate it. <3
They get a little soft if they soak in the liquid and I love a good crunch so I like to add them in the morning. If you don’t mind the softer texture go ahead and toss them in and let them soak overnight. Can’t wait to hear how you like the oats.
Most people like to eat overnight oats cold but you can warm them up if you prefer. So glad you love the stovetop version. Let me know if you try these. 🙂
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This is delicious! I subbed greek yogurt and a splash of vanilla for the vanilla protein powder (1/3 cup yogurt). I also tried the zucchini bread baked oatmeal a few weeks back (also really good), but I like the overnight oats version better! I have the full week’s breakfast prepped and am looking forward to it every day 🙂
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Jennifer. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipes. 🙂
Another new favorite overnight oats recipe!
I followed instructions exactly besides doubling the recipe. The first time I made it, the 1.5 cups of almond milk made it a little too runny for my liking (still good!), so the second time I made it I used about 1.25 cups instead which was perfect.
I topped it with some EBF strawberry chia jam, granola, walnuts, and a little extra cinnamon. Sooooo good!
★★★★★
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Liz. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was absolutely amazing! I did add a half cup of zucchini and some chia seeds for a super hardy pre-surf breakfast 🤤 I love your creativity with simple on-hand ingredients – keep them coming!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Janelle. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Trying these tonight. Are they regular oats or quick?
Hey Angela – Sorry, just seeing this. Rolled oats. 🙂
Just made this recipe — as in I’m currently eating it — and it is SO GOOD! The zucchini adds great texture, and it’s a super fun way to change up overnight oats. I highly recommend adding some chocolate chips and shredded coconut on top!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed this overnight oats recipe, Kate! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, I really appreciate it. <3
Can’t wait to try this! Why do you add the walnuts in the morning though?
They get a little soft if they soak in the liquid and I love a good crunch so I like to add them in the morning. If you don’t mind the softer texture go ahead and toss them in and let them soak overnight. Can’t wait to hear how you like the oats.
Do you eat the oats cold or warm them up on the microwave? Love the stovetop version! It’s my go-to breakfast.
Most people like to eat overnight oats cold but you can warm them up if you prefer. So glad you love the stovetop version. Let me know if you try these. 🙂
Yum! I really enjoyed your warm zucchini bread oatmeal and am so excited to try this recipe tonight/tomorrow!
Yay!! I can’t wait to hear what you think. And I’m so pumped that you enjoyed the stove-top version. 🙂
Yum, this truly sounds incredible! This time of year, the local zucchini tastes great, so this would be the ideal time for these oats!