Creamy Berry Chia Overnight Oats: Best Easy Breakfast
A simple, no-cook breakfast made with rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, and mixed berries. This recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time and results in a creamy, pudding-like texture that is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2–3 tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 1 cup Milk (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
- 1–2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the rolled oats and chia seeds. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour in the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir vigorously until the chia seeds are fully dissolved and there are no dry pockets of oats.
- Add the mixed berries to the jar.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8-12 hours).
- Before eating, stir the mixture well to recombine any separated liquid.
- Serve cold straight from the jar, or microwave for 30-60 seconds if preferred warm.
Notes
Do not skip stirring the chia seeds into the milk to prevent clumping. Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick-cooking oats to avoid a mushy texture. Frozen berries work best as they release more juice. If meal prepping for more than two days, keep berries separate until serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 16 oz
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
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