Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

One hand holding a white bowl filled with overnight oats topped with a sliced banana, blackberries, and almonds. The other hand is dipping a spoon in the bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit are a healthy make-ahead breakfast that's ready in 5 minutes! It's packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and is vegan and dairy-free.

Prep Time5

Soaking time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Petra

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Mason jar

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup frozen fruit (such as frozen berries or cherries)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1-2 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
¼ cup yogurt of choice (Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, soy yogurt, etc.)
½ - ¾ cup non-dairy milk, add less for thicker oatmeal (I use soy milk, but you can use almond milk or oat milk)
A tiny pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

To a mixing bowl or an air-tight container, add frozen fruit, dry oats, chia seeds, milk of choice, maple syrup, yogurt, salt, and vanilla extract. You can also add the ingredients in a jar if you need to grab it for an on-the-go breakfast in the morning.
Using a spoon or a whisk, give everything a good stir. Cover with a lid or paper towel and rest in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
Your overnight oats with water are ready when the oats have thickened and absorbed the liquid, and the chia seeds have softened. Before eating, stir the oats, taste and adjust the texture and flavor if needed. You can add a splash of milk if you want to thin them out, or more maple syrup to taste.

Notes

Use frozen mixed berries for the best results. Although you can use any frozen fruit you like including mango, strawberries, and cherries, I think frozen berries work best. They still have great texture even after thawing, whereas strawberries become mushy.
Add your favorite toppings. Overnight oats with frozen fruit are delicious but more neutral in taste, that's why it's essential to add good toppings. Not only do you add more flavor, but you can make it more nutritious by adding nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
Prepare it in jars for on-the-go breakfast. If you're a busy person and don't have the time to make breakfast in the morning, this is the perfect recipe for you. You can make the oats in a mason jar and take them on the go with you.
Make a big batch. This recipe uses ½ cup oats, which makes 1 serving only. However, I highly encourage you to make a big batch on Sunday night so you can have a week's worth of healthy breakfast in your fridge.
Warm it up! Some people are not a fan of cold oatmeal, and I get it! You can warm your overnight oats in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Storage

These overnight oats with water can be stored in an airtight container or a jar, and in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with an online calculator without including the optional ingredients and with lesser amount of maple syrup and soy milk. The information shown should not be considered a substitute for personal nutritional advice.

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