Overnight Oats with Berries & Nuts

Name: Overnight Oats with Berries & Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 1 cup milk (cold, dairy or plant-based); 0.25 cup yogurt (plain, thick Greek-style); 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp honey; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 0.5 cup strawberry (fresh, hulled and chopped); 0.25 cup blueberry (fresh); 2 tbsp almonds (roughly chopped); 1 tbsp walnut (roughly chopped)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy, no-cook oats that soften overnight in the fridge, layered with juicy mixed berries and a crunchy nut topping. A grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert but keeps you full all morning — prep it in five minutes the night before and wake up to a ready-made meal.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

422 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

mix · ~2 min
Mix the oat base.
1.In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
2.Stir well until everything is evenly incorporated and the honey dissolves completely.
assemble · ~2 min
Layer the oats and berries.
1.Spoon a layer of the oat mixture into the bottom of two jars or containers.
2.Scatter a handful of chopped strawberries and blueberries over the oats.
3.Top with the remaining oat mixture, smoothing the surface.
4.Finish with the rest of the berries on top.
TIPLayering creates pockets of fruit throughout — every spoonful gets a pop of berry flavor.
prep
Seal and refrigerate overnight.
Close the lids tightly and place jars in the refrigerator. Let them sit for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, so the oats fully soften and the chia seeds plump up.
TIPDon't short the soak time — oats need a full 6-8 hours to achieve that soft, pudding-like texture.
assemble · ~1 min
Add the nut topping and serve.
1.Just before eating, top each jar with chopped almonds and walnuts.
2.Drizzle a little extra honey if you like it sweeter.
3.Serve cold, straight from the fridge.
TIPAdd nuts right before eating so they stay crunchy — they soften if mixed in overnight.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the creamiest texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant or steel-cut.
2
Stir the chia seeds thoroughly into the milk mixture to prevent clumps.
3
Layer berries in the middle as well as on top so every bite has fruit.
4
Refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours; overnight is best for fully softened oats.
5
Add nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy instead of soggy.
6
Use a 1:1 ratio of liquid to oats for a perfectly thick, pudding-like consistency.

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