This berry overnight oats recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It includes strawberries, blueberries and seeds which are all good for health. These overnight oats are moderately low in calories and ideal for breakfast or a snack. You can prepare this recipe at night and store in the refrigerator for the following day.
These berry overnight oats are packed with nutrients and contain 11.3 grams of protein and 9.4 grams of fibre. The chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds contain healthy fats that are important for health. The strawberries and blueberries are full of vitamins and minerals that are also good for health. You can add other ingredients such as nut butter and desiccated coconut as this recipe is adaptable.
Ingredients for Strawberry Blueberry Overnight Oats
Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Oats - use rolled porridge oats and try and avoid fine quick cook oats.
- Chia seeds - these are small dark seeds that are added to the milk. They absorb the milk and become plump when saturated.
- Milk - use any milk of choice.
- Vanilla - use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- Cinnamon - just a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Syrup - use golden syrup or honey .
- Fruit - use any berries you want. I use blueberries and strawberries.
- Extra seeds - along with chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are also added.
How to Make Strawberry Blueberry Overnight Oats
1. To a bowl or mason jar, add the porridge oats and chia seeds. Pour in the milk then add the vanilla extract, cinnamon and syrup.
2. Stir the oats and cover. Note that at this point the mixture will look runny. Store in the fridge overnight. The following day the mixture will be thicker and creamier due to the oats and chia seeds absorbing the milk.
3. When you are ready to eat your overnight oats, remove the bowl from the fridge and then rinse the blueberries and strawberries. Slice the strawberries and add them along with the blueberries to the oats. Sprinkle on the pumpkin and sunflower seeds then enjoy.
4. Alternatively, if you want to save time, you can add all the ingredients including the fruit to a bowl or mason jar. Stir with a spoon then cover and consume the following morning.
Recipe Tips
- Try and use 100% porridge or rolled oats for the best results. Quick cook oats will still work but I find whole oats work best.
- If following a gluten free diet then ensure the oats are gluten free by checking the label. Oats are naturally gluten free but sometimes they are produced in factories that also produce wheat products so cross contamination could occur.
- The chia seeds are important for this recipe but the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds can be replaced by any seeds of choice.
- Any milk of choice can be used.
- When you initially prepare the oats, the mixture will be watery but overnight the chia seeds and oats will absorb the milk and the mixture will become thick and creamy.
- Though it is called overnight oats you can enjoy this recipe on the day it is prepared. Just prepare 4 hours in advance and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 317kcal | Fat: 10.6g | Saturates: 2.6g | Carbs: 42.0g | Sugar: 21.7g | Fibre: 9.4g | Protein: 11.3g | Salt: 0.18g.
Storage
Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Also consider the use by date on the milk used.
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Strawberry Blueberry Quick Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 25g rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 120ml milk any kind
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon golden syrup or honey
- 65g blueberries
- 65g strawberries
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
Instructions
- To a bowl or mason jar, add the porridge oats and chia seeds. Pour in the milk then add the vanilla extract, cinnamon and syrup.
- Stir the oats and cover. Note that at this point the mixture will look runny. Store in the fridge overnight. The following day the mixture will be thicker and creamier due to the oats and chia seeds absorbing the milk.
- When you are ready to eat your overnight oats, remove the bowl from the fridge and then rinse the blueberries and strawberries. Slice the strawberries and add them along with the blueberries to the oats. Sprinkle on the pumpkin and sunflower seeds then enjoy.
- Alternatively, if you want to save time, you can add all the ingredients including the fruit to a bowl or mason jar. Stir with a spoon then cover and consume the following morning.
Sharna says
Will soon try this recipe.