Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe
Overnight oats are the ultimate busy-morning Halloween win: five minutes at night, grab-and-go spooky breakfast. The graveyard assembly is pure fun and the oats underneath are hearty and wholesome.
Ingredients for Halloween Overnight Oats (Graveyard Cups)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Chocolate cookie crumbs ('dirt')
- Milano-style cookies + food marker (tombstones)
- Gummy worms
How to Make Halloween Overnight Oats (Graveyard Cups) Step by Step
- Stir the oats, milk, yogurt, chia, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Spoon into clear cups or jars.
- Top with a thick layer of cookie-crumb 'dirt.'
- Write RIP on cookies and push in as tombstones; drape gummy worms over the edge.
- Serve chilled.
💡 Tips for the Best Halloween Overnight Oats (Graveyard Cups)
Clear cups are essential — the layers are the whole show. Keep the 'dirt' and decorations separate until serving so they stay crunchy. Mason jars make perfect portable graveyards.
Halloween Party Serving Ideas
These are grab-and-go — pair with a piece of fruit and you're out the door.
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📌 Pin it for laterFrequently Asked Questions
How long do they keep?
4-5 days refrigerated — perfect for a week of spooky breakfasts.
Can I make them vegan?
Yes — use plant milk and coconut or soy yogurt.
Gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free oats and GF cookies for the dirt.
My oats are too thick — help?
Stir in a splash of milk in the morning until it's your ideal consistency.