Over the past few months (pre baby), M and I got into a routine of oatmeal in the morning. I primarily have Melissa to thank for this as both times I visited her house last fall, there would be oatmeal with all the fixings, every morning. It felt like such a great way to start the day that I started working oatmeal into my home routine and before I knew it, M wanted to join in the oatmeal fun.
For the most part, we always go with the hot oats but during the summer months, a cooler (non-cook) breakfast is just right. Next to pouring a bowl of cereal, making overnight oats is about the easiest breakfast routine with just a bit of prep work the night before.
This recipe from The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen cookbook as one of the variations for my breakfast oatmeal. It's almost too simple but you can easily have fun with it. If you want to turn the oven on, I recommend roasting the berries for a bit of extra flavor (or if you're camping, cooking the berries over the morning fire next to the coffee.) This recipe can also easily be made vegan by using your favorite non-dairy milk and swapping out the honey for your favorite sweetener (I prefer maple syrup, but it's really up to you!)
Mixed Berry Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats (see note)
- 1⁄4 cup (25 g) sliced almonds
- 1 cup (145 g) mixed berries: blueberries, blackberries,
- raspberries
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (14 g) honey
Instructions
- The night before, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold the next morning.
Notes
If desired, place oats in a skillet with a bit of melted butter over medium-low heat to toast for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before continue to assemble.
Amanda Brooks says
This look delicious and healthy! I love the idea of roasting the berries.
Tegan Griffiths says
Can't wait to try this, looks so good!
Tegan x
Cassie says
YUM!
Anna says
looks delish!!! yumm it's such a perfect way to start the day
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Becky says
Mmmmmm, these look delicious. It's quite funny, I just finished readying oats for breakfast tomorrow!
Susan says
I just bought your cookbook and read through it. As an overnight oats convert, this is one of the recipes I definitely want to try. Since I discovered overnight oats, this oatmeal disliker has become a convert.
Elizabeth says
Looks delish! Could I use steel cut oats...either regular or quick cooking?
Barbara (BarbB) says
I love oatmeal and berries so I will definitely be trying this. It looks delicious.
she says
looks yummie.
KIm says
I make this regularly & add some chia seeds, too, for a more pudding-like consistency which is very satisfying!
Emily @ Life on Food says
This is one of the easiest overnight oat recipes I have ever seen. I cannot wait to try.