Description
Start your day with healthy and easy overnight oats with fruit! This no-cook, make-ahead breakfast is packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins. Perfect for meal prep and fully customizable with your favorite fruits, nuts, and flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes of prep
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup yogurt (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., berries, bananas, mango, apples, peaches)
- 1 tbsp nuts or seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base – In a jar or airtight container, combine oats, milk, chia seeds, and yogurt (if using). Stir well.
- Sweeten and Flavor – Add honey or maple syrup along with vanilla extract or cinnamon, if desired. Mix thoroughly.
- Add Fruit – Layer or mix in chosen fruits. If using bananas, add them in the morning for freshness.
- Refrigerate Overnight – Cover and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy – Stir well before eating, top with nuts or extra fruit, and enjoy cold or warmed up.
Notes
- Berry Bliss – Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with a drizzle of honey.
- Tropical Delight – Mango, pineapple, and shredded coconut.
- Apple Cinnamon – Diced apples, cinnamon, and walnuts.
- Banana Nut – Mashed banana with chopped almonds or walnuts.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter – Cocoa powder and a spoonful of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Keywords: overnight oats, easy breakfast, meal prep breakfast, healthy oats recipe, no-cook oats