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Overnight Oats with Berries & Chia
A no-cook, make-ahead breakfast that comes together in minutes. Creamy rolled oats are soaked overnight with chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and a touch of maple syrup, then topped with fresh berries for a healthy grab-and-go start.
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Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Mixed fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), for topping
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl or sealable jar.
- 2
Stir everything together until well combined.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, so the oats soften and thicken.
- 4
In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of extra milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- 5
Top with a generous handful of fresh mixed berries and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
- 6
Enjoy cold straight from the jar.