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Overnight oats in a glass jar topped with berries and walnuts

Overnight Oats with Berries and Chia (5-Minute Make-Ahead Breakfast)

Creamy, no-cook overnight oats packed with fiber and protein. Stir together in five minutes tonight and breakfast is ready when you wake up.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, soy or oat)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or almonds

Method
 

  1. In a jar or container with a lid, add the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla and cinnamon.
  2. Stir well, making sure no chia seeds are clumped at the bottom.
  3. Top with half the berries, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir, add a splash of milk if it is too thick, and top with the remaining berries and nuts.

Notes

Tips and Variations: Apple pie: swap berries for diced apple, add extra cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Peanut butter banana: stir in 1 tablespoon peanut butter and top with sliced banana. Tropical: use coconut milk, mango and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Overnight oats keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, so make several jars at once.