Easy Golden Milk Overnight Oats. Inspired by the superfoods turmeric latte but turned into a healthy meal prep breakfast! Vegan and gluten free.
I’ve found my new favorite quick breakfast: GOLDEN MILK OVERNIGHT OATS.
The coziness of a “Golden Milk” turmeric latte combined with oats for a simple breakfast. You can enjoy these overnight oats cold from the fridge, which makes for a great meal prep quick breakfast.
OR easily enjoy warmed up with just a few minutes on the stovetop.
If you’re not sure of turmeric but love cozy spices (think similar to a chai latte) you’ll love this recipe!
What is Golden Milk?
Are you familiar with this super healthy drink? Golden milk, or turmeric milk, originally comes from India. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and has anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to the main active ingredient in turmeric, which is curcumin.
You may have seen westernized versions of golden milk at coffee shops. Usually they’re a combination of coconut milk (or another dairy free milk), turmeric and spices (like cinnamon and ginger), coconut oil, and traces of black pepper. Why black pepper? It is said it increases your body’s ability to absorb the nutrients from turmeric.
What makes golden milk so special?
- Turmeric – contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory effects.
- Cinnamon – is also said to be great for inflammation, among other things.
- Coconut oil – (and milk) contains very healthy fats with MCTs (medium-chaintriglycerides) which can actually increase fat burning compared to fats with long-chain triglycerides..
- Black Pepper – helps the body to absorb the curcumin.
And it tastes delicious!
In the winter time I often like to make Golden Milk Lattes, but adding golden milk flavors to more recipes is a delicious way to incorporate these healthy spices into your everyday life.
Golden Milk Overnight Oats in 2 Steps
First Warm Up Milk + Spices
You first warm up the spices and milk together to make the golden milk. Whisk in the spices into the milk as it’s heating up, then the coconut oil and sweetener. This will help give the golden milk more flavor.
Then Combine with Oats + Chia Seeds
Once you warm up the golden milk on the stove, all that’s left to do is mix in the milk, oats and chia seeds in a jar and let the mixture soak in the fridge overnight.
To Re-Heat
You can enjoy this recipe cold straight from the fridge, which makes this breakfast a great meal prep option for busy mornings, OR if you prefer warm oats, you can reheat on the stovetop in a few minutes by addings a few splashes of milk and stir while it heats.
Add Your Toppings
I love to top off oatmeal with extra toppings like blueberries, nut butter and some hemp hearts.
It makes for a super hearty breakfast that can keep you full for hours.
What Kind of Oats to Use
The original recipe calls for steel cut oats, which gives this oatmeal a chewy texture. I love steel cut overnight oats.
If you’re looking to make these golden milk oats with quick oats or rolled oats, I would increases the amount of oats to 3/4 cup, and then also increase the coconut milk to 1 1/2 cups.
More Turmeric Recipes
- Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
- Golden Milk Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups
- Turmeric Cashew Butter Cookies
- Cinnamon Turmeric Super Seed Energy Bars
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you! Please leave a comment and rating below. It helps the recipe reach more people and helps Fit Mitten Kitchen out a ton too! Xx Ashley
PrintEasy Golden Milk Overnight Oats
Easy Golden Milk Overnight Oats. A super healthy drink turned into a quick grab-n-go filling breakfast! This meal has healthy fats, good carbs, fiber and protein. Plus anti-inflammatory affects thanks to turmeric. Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigerator
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
golden milk
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk*
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- maple syrup, agave syrup or honey, to taste (I used about 1 tablespoon)
for the oats
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
add-ins
- collagen peptides
- protein powder*
- blueberries
- nut butter
- hemp hearts
Instructions
- Make Golden Milk: In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk together milk and spices until warm. Add in sweetener and coconut oil. Whisk again until honey is dissolved. Do not let mixture come to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Make Overnight Oats: In a 16 ounce jar, add oats, chia seeds, and optional add-ins if using. Pour cooled golden milk mixture into jar and tightly cover with lid. Shake jar until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Store in fridge for at least 8 hours before serving.
- Serve with fresh fruit, flaked coconut, sprinkle more cinnamon, add nut butter, etc. and enjoy! If the mixture is thicker than you’d like, simply add some extra milk.
- To heat: add overnight oats to small saucepan over low heat, add a splash of milk and heat until warm.
Notes
MILK – I used coconut milk from the carton. You can also use another non-dairy milk of your choice.
OATS – This recipe was made with steel cut oats. If you’d like to use quick or rolled oats, you can use 3/4 cup rolled or quick oats with 1 ½ cups of the golden milk; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
PROTEIN POWDER – If adding vegan protein powder, you will likely need to increase the liquid depending on the blend. I added an additional 3-4 tablespoons after adding mixing all ingredients in jar. If using whey or collagen peptides, no extra liquid is really necessary.
DOUBLE THE RECIPE – Recipe can be doubled and split into 4 individual jars, 2 (16 ounce) jars, or 1 large (32 ounce) jar and divided out how you’d like.
STORING – Oats will keep in fridge 3-4 days. Prep time refers to overnight fridge time
Nutrition based on unsweetened coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
I wish I liked overnight oats but I just can’t get past the consistency. Also, I have SO MUCH turmeric from my MIL that I don’t think I’ll ever run out.
Kristy from Southern In Law says
This looks so delicious – and so flavourful! Turmeric has such an awesome flavour! I’ve been adding turmeric to my Cheesy Chickpea Bites and homemade crackers at the moment and I can’t get enough!
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I never even thought about an oatmeal spin on turmeric milk! Genius! It’s so warm & comforting, which I crave even in the 90 degree heat, lolz.
Molly says
This just became my new favorite breakfast! The spice combination is perfect. I add fresh berries and toasted coconut to it in the morning and it’s a delicious and hearty meal. Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi Molly! Thanks so much for your comment and I am so glad these oats are your new favorite 🙂 I love adding fresh berries and coconut too! The texture combo is perfect <3
Naimairfan says
Can i use dairy milk. Also i have never tried tumeric milk so i might add less tumeric
Ashley says
Yes you can use dairy milk if that is a better option for you 🙂 And feel free to add a hint less to start – you can always add a dash more on top before enjoying
Lauren says
Is it necessary to add the coconut oil?
Ashley says
Not necessarily – I was just sticking with a “traditional” golden milk style recipe with a healthy fat boost.
Lauren says
Ok, I’m pregnant and I’m sure I just can’t fully process because of my preggo brain lol but how many servings is this? The notes say you can easily double and make 4 servings (which I did for meal prepping) but I just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss something and I’m not sending me and my husband off with only a half serving of breakfast lol (best way to start your morning ?)
Ashley says
You are correct! Of course serving size is kind of personal preference here and you may find your husband (or you!) wants 1 1/2 – 2 servings 🙂
Becky says
Can I use Buckwheat for the oats?
Ashley says
I haven’t used buckwheat before so I’m afraid I can’t say for sure!
Jacqueline says
This has become a weekly staple in our house. I’ve made it with steal cut oats at times and with regular oats. I like them both. My husband likes the rolled oats.
I use almond milk instead of coconut!
Ashley says
Awesome! So glad to hear you and husband are loving it 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Melinda says
I really enjoyed this recipe the only thing I added in the morning were a few twists of fresh black pepper to help the body assimilate and/or absorb the Tumeric in the recipe ♥️
★★★★★