COMMON QUESTIONS What kind of dates should I use for these oats? Any kind will work, but medjool dates work best. They are very sweet and easy to find in the grocery store. Can I use other types of oats? You can use rolled oats, old-fashioned oats, or quick oats. Steel-cut oats will not work because they won’t soften and instant oats won’t work because they turn to pudding. What size jars are ideal for this overnight oats recipe? A serving is 4 oz so 4 oz jars work great. But, if you are a bit messy (like me) and like toppings, I prefer to use a larger 6 or 8 oz jar. This makes it easier to mix and leaves more room for toppings. How should overnight oats be served? Cold, warm, or room temperature? This is up to personal preference, but I prefer them warmed up for about 1 minute in the microwave. But, I also love them cold, especially when running out the door quickly. If you want to heat them, you can also make a double or triple batch and heat them on the stove in the morning to feed a crowd.