Overnight Oats with Berries
This simple recipe for overnight oats combines rolled oats with milk and chia seeds, allowing them to soften and thicken in the refrigerator overnight. It's a convenient and healthy breakfast option, easily customizable with your favorite fruits and toppings. Perfect for busy mornings, this dish offers a creamy texture and fresh berry flavor.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 6 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 305 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cuprolled oats, old-fashioned
- 1 cupmilk, any kind
- 2 tbspchia seeds
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 0.5 tspvanilla extract
topping
- 0.5 cupberries, fresh or frozen
Equipment
spoon · jar
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a jar or airtight container.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the container is large enough to allow for expansion as the oats and chia seeds absorb liquid.
- 2
Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined and no clumps remain at the bottom.
About 1 min
- 3
Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Cook’s note: The longer the oats rest, the creamier and thicker they will become.
- 4
In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add the berries on top.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your overnight oats.
Cook’s note: Feel free to add other toppings like nuts, seeds, or a dollop of yogurt.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 305.1kcal
- Protein
- 11.6g
- Carbs
- 46.5g
- Fat
- 7.8g
- Fibre
- 8.8g
- Sugar
- 15g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator.