12 Overnight Breakfasts That Do All the Work While You Sleep
Mornings are hard—but breakfast doesn’t have to be. These overnight breakfasts are here to save the day (and your sanity), doing all the heavy lifting while you catch some zzz’s. From creamy oats to make-ahead casseroles, these recipes are perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends. All you have to do is wake up, grab a fork, and enjoy.
Creamy Blended Overnight Oats (PB & J)

These creamy Peanut Butter and Jelly Blended Overnight Oats are an irresistible breakfast with a creamy texture from the blended oats and classic flavors of peanut butter and chia raspberry jam. This is the perfect make-ahead breakfast on those busy mornings!
BIRTHDAY CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS
This Birthday Cake Overnight Oats recipe is quick and easy to make and it’s a high protein and fiber healthy breakfast that’s fun and delicious! They’re a nutritious way to kick of your morning and a festive and colorful way to start off your day right!
OVERNIGHT OATS WITH CARROT
The natural sweetness of carrots makes this bircher muesli (The Swiss version of the original overnight oats) with carrot a quick, easy and delicious breakfast that’s ready when you are in the morning; an added advantage, you start the day with an extra portion of vegetables!
Overnight French Toast Casserole
With all of the crunchy goodness layered on top of a warm, fresh, sweet bread, this overnight French toast casserole could not be a better breakfast. This is the perfect make ahead morning dish for anything from a lazy Sunday morning or holiday brunch to Christmas morning or Mother’s day.
Overnight French Toast Bake
This overnight French toast bake is a fantastic breakfast option for when you are hosting a large group of people! You can do all of the prep work the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is pop it in the oven! Soaked with a rich eggy mixture, cinnamon, and brown sugar- this is a breakfast that will not disappoint!
Easy Overnight Lemon Berry French Toast
A super easy to put together overnight french toast – full of juicy strawberries, sweet lemony cream cheese, and soft baguette. The perfect spring brunch!
Yogurt Parfaits
Here’s a deliciously easy breakfast and brunch idea: the Yogurt Parfait! This layered cup looks fancy but takes minutes to make.
Bananas Foster Overnight Oats
Fresh bananas, a touch of rum extract, crunchy pecans, and delightful caramel yogurt make this on-the-go Bananas Foster Overnight Oats breakfast good enough for dessert!
Overnight Oats With Yogurt
My overnight oats with yogurt recipe is a nutritious and delicious way to get your morning started off right! It’s a great breakfast choice for busy weekdays because you just pop it in the fridge the night before and it’s ready to eat by morning. Portion it out into mason jars to meal prep a quick grab-and-go breakfast for work or school!
Apple Pie Overnight Chia Pudding
The whole idea of Overnight Chia Pudding is to create a super-fast, make-ahead breakfast you can whip up the night before. Great for meal prepping so you’ve got grab-and-go breakfasts all week long, too! Brilliant! But be warned: this Apple Pie Overnight Chia Pudding is such a deliciously decadent variation – you might just find yourself craving it for dessert, too!
Easy Blueberry Overnight Oats
This wonderfully easy Blueberry Overnight Oats recipe is a delightful make-ahead, power breakfast – loaded with keep-you-full fiber and protein, and yummy, antioxidant-packed berries! Incredibly nutritious, and sooooo delicious! Plus, we’ve also got alternate, quick oats instructions so you can whip up these cold oats in the morning, right before serving.
Overnight Chia Pudding
Overnight Chia Pudding is the perfect solution for everyone who feels like they don’t have time for breakfast. It’s full of great nutrition, and there are nearly unlimited delicious ways to customize it! Make a big batch for grab-and-go breakfasts you’ll look forward to eating, all week long! (Psssssst … it’s also terrific for snacking and even dessert – we’ve got lots of ideas for great flavor combos you’ll LOVE!)