17 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes That Taste Like Dessert

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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Satisfy your morning sweet tooth with one of these creamy bowls of oatmeal. Whether you prefer the crispy edges of an oven-baked dish or the cool refreshment of fruity overnight oats, there's a breakfast here for you. Recipes like our Vegan Pineapple & Coconut Baked Oatmeal and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Banana are healthy morning meals that feel indulgent with every bite.

High-Protein Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal

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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

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Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt “frosting,” this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch.

Cannoli-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

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These cannoli-inspired overnight oats are a nutritious twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for a convenient and satisfying breakfast. This dish combines the creamy texture of overnight oats layered with the rich, sweet flavors of cannoli filling.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee. Made with a blend of shredded carrots, oats and a hint of brown sugar, these easy bars capture the essence of carrot cake, while offering a boost of fiber and less sugar than cake. Portable and convenient, these bars can be enjoyed on the move. To make these bars gluten-free, opt for gluten-free oats.

Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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These overnight oats are filled with classic Black Forest cake flavors. From the rich chocolaty oats to the sweet, dark cherry yogurt base, it feels like having dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. Dark sweet cherries are traditional for the classic cake, but you can replace the cherry yogurt and chopped cherry topping with another fruit if you prefer.

Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats

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The combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates make these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.

Mixed Berry Cheesecake-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

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These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats feature layers of sweet berries and creamy oats with a graham cracker topping, just like the classic dessert. Any combination of berries works well here. If your favorite berries aren’t at their peak, swap them out for frozen, keeping in mind that they may add more liquid to the mixture as they sit.

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

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This dessert-for-breakfast baked carrot cake oatmeal is seasoned with aromatic ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg—just like the classic dessert. A dollop of vanilla yogurt stands in for traditional cream cheese frosting. Want a dairy-free alternative? Substitute the milk with oat milk or almond milk, and choose dairy-free yogurt for topping.

Tiramisu-Inspired Oatmeal Cakes

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Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

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These breakfast oatmeal cakes draw inspiration from tiramisu, featuring a batter infused with the classic flavors of coffee and cocoa powder. Hiding in the center is a dollop of lightly sweetened mascarpone cheese that melts into every bite. Opting for old-fashioned rolled oats ensures a firm, sturdy texture, as quick or instant oats may turn mushy during baking. Enjoy these cakes on the go with coffee or a shot of espresso.

Sticky-Bun Baked Oats

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

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If you like the idea of a little something sweet for your weekend breakfast, this sticky-bun baked oats recipe could be the breakfast-dessert mashup you’ve been waiting for. While this breakfast with its warm spices and nutty pecan base is a tad sweeter than what we usually offer, a typical sticky bun can have upward of 17 grams of added sugar per serving. This version not only has less sugar, but you’ll also reap the benefits of 3 grams of fiber from oat flour.

Peach Pie Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

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These peach pie overnight oats are packed with the classic flavors of peach pie, featuring warming spices and layers of cooked summer-ripe peaches bringing dessert-like flavors to breakfast. If peaches aren’t in season, you can substitute with frozen peaches—just thaw and drain them before cooking.

Pumpkin-Spice Latte Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

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Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this recipe for pumpkin-spice latte overnight oats! It’s a convenient make-ahead breakfast inspired by the beloved fall drink, complete with real pumpkin and a creamy yogurt topping. Blending all the ingredients gives the oats a smooth texture and helps meld the flavors that you’ll reach for again and again.

Banana Bread Baked Oats

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

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Banana bread baked oatmeal is a breakfast worth waking up for. This delicious breakfast combines the warm spices and sweet flavor of banana bread with fiber-rich oats, creating a warm, satisfying start to your day. Serve banana bread baked oatmeal alongside fruit, yogurt and a cup of tea or coffee.

Key Lime Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

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Who doesn’t love Key lime pie for breakfast? These creamy overnight oats taste just like the iconic dessert, complete with a crumbled graham cracker topping. A tangy Key lime–flavored yogurt mixture sits on top of the oats. Be sure to stir it in just before adding the topping to best preserve the texture of the oats. If you can’t find fresh Key limes, you can use regular lime zest and bottled Key lime juice, or use a mix of 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts regular lime juice.

Almond Joy-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar

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These meal-prep-friendly overnight oats have all the flavors of an Almond Joy candy bar. Coconut is highlighted in each bite, from the canned milk and extract in the oat mixture to the flaked coconut on top. Coconut cream and shredded coconut can be substituted for the milk and flaked coconut, respectively. The chocolate-covered almonds and chocolate shell re-create the iconic look and taste of the candy bar.

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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Love dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? This brownie-batter overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is fun to eat, plus adds texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

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These overnight oats re-create the flavors of a popular candy. The chocolate is used in two ways—stirred into the oats, and melted on top to mimic the shell of the peanut butter cup. Flaky sea salt on top balances the sweetness. We use crunchy peanut butter, but creamy peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower butter would work just as well.

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