Ready in less than five minutes (no, really), healthy and virtuously filling, overnight oats are a quick and easy breakfast that’s great whether you have a hectic morning ahead or just want to sleep a little longer. All you have to do is prep the night before. Variations are countless, but we have two for you: a peanut butter and chocolate version, if you’re the sweet tooth kind; and a fresh berries one, for those looking for something a little less indulgent.
Peanut butter and chocolate overnight oats
Fills 1 mason jar
Shopping list
- 60 grams rolled oats
- 1 tsp (10 grams) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (32 grams) peanut butter
- 15 ml honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 120 ml milk -- regular, almond, oat milk all work
- 1 tbsp (30 grams) chocolate nibs
- Optional: two mini peanut butter cups
Preparation method
- Pour rolled oats and chia seeds to a mason jar or other glass container with a lid.
- Add peanut butter, honey if using, chocolate nibs, and milk, and stir to combine.
- Close the jar tightly and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow chia seeds to soften.
- The next day, add an extra splash of milk right before enjoying, if needed. Top with peanut butter cups for extra sweetness.
Fresh berries and yoghurt overnight oats
Fills 1 mason jar
Shopping List
- 60 grams rolled oats
- 1 tsp (10 grams) chia seeds
- 120 ml plain or organic yoghurt
- 15 ml honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 120 ml milk -- regular, almond, oat milk all work
- 50 grams fresh or frozen blueberries (or any other berries you have frozen or can get hold of), thawed and divided
- 50 grams fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and divided
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- Optional toppings: almonds or sunflower seeds.
Preparation method
- In a mason jar, combine oats, milk, yoghurt, honey or mapley syrup and chia seeds.
- Layer half of the berries in as you mix, close the jar, and place it in the fridge.
- The following morning, place the remaining berries in a small bowl, and squeeze the lemon juice in. Let stand for a couple of minutes, until the berries begin to release their juices.
- Remove oats from the fridge, top them with the berries, and enjoy.