Healthy Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries
A creamy, nutritious overnight oats recipe with fresh berries that is quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- 1 cup milk of choice (240ml)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120g)
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) (150g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (15g) (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a mixing bowl. Stir to blend evenly. (5 minutes)
- Add 1 cup milk of choice and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. Stir gently until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)
- Fold in fresh berries, reserving a few for garnish. (2 minutes)
- Spoon mixture into 2 to 3 mason jars or airtight containers, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top. (5 minutes)
- Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and thicken. (6+ hours)
- In the morning, stir oats gently, top with reserved berries, and enjoy cold or let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Add honey or nuts if desired. (2 minutes)
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; instant oats become mushy and steel-cut oats won’t soften enough. Chia seeds help thicken the mixture but are optional. Adjust milk or yogurt in the morning if oats are too thick or thin. Fresh berries are best but frozen can be used after thawing. Store in fridge up to 4 days. Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 jar or conta
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 100150
- Fat: 57
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 79
- Protein: 1215
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