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My Snickers overnight oats have all the best parts of the candy bar in a breakfast bowl. Made with wholesome, everyday ingredients, it’s high in protein, fiber, and a fabulous excuse to have dessert for breakfast.
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Why I love Snickers overnight oats
I love giving my oatmeal a dessert-like makeover. It’s probably why tiramisu overnight oats or brownie baked oatmeal are two popular breakfast options in my household.
As someone who loves a Snickers candy bar, I like to make my oats taste like them! Crunchy yet creamy, salty yet sweet, caramelly yet chocolaty, and satisfying yet healthy- these oats are what breakfast dreams are made of! Here are a few more reasons to whip them up:
- It is healthy. The fiber and slow-releasing carbs from the oats, healthy omega-3 fats from the seeds, and an extra protein boost from protein powder make this recipe a perfect post-workout meal.
- It is customizable. You can do so many variations of this recipe. Switch the nuts, add a crunchy element, throw in some chocolate chips, add dried fruits- the possibilities are endless!
- Meal prep friendly. With just five minutes of prep the previous night, you’ll enjoy a delicious, ready-made, and filling breakfast the next day!
Key Ingredients
I’m just highlighting a few of the main ingredients. Scroll to the recipe card for the complete list:
- Rolled oats. I have found that old-fashioned oats work best with overnight recipes. Quick oats become too mushy, and steel-cut oats are a little time-consuming! However, if you do prefer the latter, try my steel cut overnight oats recipe and just adapt the toppings.
- Maple syrup. For the subtle sweetness. If you’re avoiding natural/ refined sugars, try the recipe with sugar-free alternatives like allulose or monk fruit sweetener.
- Protein powder. Some days, when I need the extra boost of protein (especially after a workout!), I add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder to my oats. This is entirely optional.
- Flax seeds. I like to add ground flaxseed for added fiber, which also helps thicken the oats.
- Milk. I like using unsweetened almond milk, but any milk works.
- Snickers toppings. Peanuts, sugar-free caramel sauce, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup or chocolate chips.
How to make Snickers oatmeal
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
Step 1- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine oats, protein powder, sea salt, and ground flax seeds in a small container or a cereal bowl.
Step 2- Refrigerate the overnight oats. Mix in milk and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Add half the salted peanuts and refrigerate the oats for at least an hour. It’s best if you do it overnight.
Step 3- Adjust the consistency. Remove the oats from the refrigerator and adjust the consistency using milk!
Step 4- Drizzle the toppings and enjoy! Finish it by drizzling over salted peanuts, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and a pinch of sea salt.
Arman’s recipe tip
Stir the mixture well. You want chia or ground flax seeds to be evenly distributed for a uniformly creamy texture. Because they tend to clump together, stir the oats after adding milk and allow them to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Stir it once more before transferring it to the fridge.
Recipe variations
- Adjust the sweetness. I prefer my oats to be less sweet. Add more or less maple syrup to your liking.
- Make it more chocolaty. If you love intense chocolate flavor, consider stirring in a spoonful of cocoa powder or using chocolate-flavored protein powder in the recipe.
- Make it vegan. You can make this recipe vegan with minimal hassle. Use plant-based milk and protein powder. You’ll also find plant-based caramel and chocolate sauces in supermarkets.
- Scale it up. I often make a big batch for my family or as a part of my weekend meal prep! It keeps well in the refrigerator, and you have a healthy breakfast at your beck and call!
Storage and make-ahead tips
Make ahead. You can prep these oats on a Sunday and have breakfast sorted for the week ahead. The oats keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Frequently asked questions
Skip the roasted peanuts and substitute them with pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
I understand some of you like your oats warmed through. To do so, leave out the toppings and heat your oats in the microwave until warmed, and enjoy!
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Snickers Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder optional
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed can sub for chia seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peanuts divided
- 1/2 cup milk I used unsweetened almond
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce
Instructions
- In a cereal bowl or small container, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground flax, and salt and mix well. Add the milk and mix well. Add one tablespoon of the salted peanuts and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- The next morning, remove the oat mixture from the fridge. If it is too thick, add milk to thin out to desired consistency. Top with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, extra tablespoon of salted peanuts, and a dash of sea salt and enjoy!
I really needed this. Snickers is the best. And I have all necessary-maple syrup, oats, protein hehehe.
Can I keep this oatmeal in fridge for 1 day or more?
How is this recipe sugar free? Caramel is 100% sugar.
Hi Jeroen, please read the post- To keep it sugar free, there is a sugar free caramel sauce.
Damn it, Arman! This looks too amazing!!!! I’m Team Snickers all the way. Something used to be wrong with me because I didn’t like Mars OR Snickers until I was about 20. I had no sweet tooth at all!
Oh man, in America, they had flavored snickers, heavy on the peanut butter!
I have NEVER actually tried a Mars bar, so I really only know the taste of Snickers! They did taste superb though. I’m so glad I can replicate a candy bar into oatmeal now! Cannot wait to dig in dessert–I mean, breakfast!
😀 YES!!! Please do, Cassie!
MMMMM! Can’t wait to make this! =D
Please do, Marsha!
Team snickers all the way. This is drool worthy!!!! Pinning for future amazing breakfasts :p
🙂 Thanks so much, Lauren!
Healthy and snickers in the same sentence?? I love it! I am team snickers! There is something about peanuts, chocolate and caramel that I cannot resist. This is a recipe I will be trying this weekend. Thank you for sharing!
YES!!! 😀 Please do, Amanda!
You know I’m all about the savory for breakfast, but I would totally eat this as my breakfast dessert 😉
I can’t remember the last time I had a snickers or mars bar, actually. I do know that snickers is way better! Much better caramel, for sure.
Have a great weekend, friend!
YES. Oh my yes.
🙂
What about Twix? This bar are my favorite. I broke my teeth in Snickers one day and Mars is just “bleh”. I can be very picky eater when it comes to candy?
I LOVE Twix! I have a twist on that coming up!
First of all, what exactly is a nougat!? Is it like part marshmallow or something. And Snickers are wayyyy better, especially when frozen! This oatmeal is one epic dessert-for-brekky!
Hahaha oh gosh, I need to show this comment to my mum- She will tell you off! Nougat…hmmm it’s hard to explain but it’s like fudge but more dense and flavored with rose water and almonds and it’s yum but a pain in the ass to make!
Definitely team Snickers, it was my favorite growing up and will always have the number one spot in my heart – looks too good!
😀 Love it! Thanks so much, Michele!
Omg Team Snickers all the way! I cannot get over the gorgeousness of these photos, look at that SAUCE. Fantastic Arman! I cannot wait until your cookbook comes out! 🙂
😀 Thanks so much, Marina- That means a TON!
Please tell me that you have had a Snickers Ice cream bar. Or we might not be able to remain friends.
YES I LOVE THOSE. Sorry to shout, just had to get that out 🙂
This is stunningly awesome-looking. Loving the texture – and that sauce!
Hahahaha how good are they?! You need to try a crunchy bar, so so good. (I hope you guys have them there!)
Absolutely, I’ve tried all the ice cream bars based off candy bars- the Crunchy is really good too!
Hand the spoon over and I’ll finish that in a heartbeat. In fact I’ll take the one in the background as well. Thanks!
I have no idea why Mars is so popular. I never liked it. Snickers is #1! Okay #2 right behind Kit Kat!
P.S. The whole post made me laugh 🙂
Right? I think Mars just oversaturated the airwaves and TV network!
Oh, my!!! I NEED this breakfast ASAP! Love the flavor combination — such a great way to start the day. 🙂
😀 Thanks so much, Blair!