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Hearty Overnight Oats with Berries & Nuts

Start your day with a healthy and delicious breakfast! These overnight oats are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and require minimal effort to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oats
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
Liquid
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy, e.g., almond milk
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon Pinch of
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans

Equipment

  • Jar or airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a jar or airtight container, combine all ingredients except berries and nuts, stirring well to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping.
  2. Add the mixed berries by gently stirring them in or layering them on top of the oat mixture.
Chilling
  1. Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
Serving
  1. The next morning, stir the mixture and add a splash more milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  2. Top with chopped nuts just before serving and enjoy your hearty overnight oats cold.

Notes

Overnight oats are a fantastic make-ahead breakfast option. Feel free to customize with different fruits, nuts, or spices. For a warm breakfast, you can gently heat the oats in a saucepan or microwave after refrigeration, adding extra milk if necessary to prevent them from becoming too thick.