I admit: I have seen some easy overnight oats recipes on Pinterest…but I always thought “they can’t be that easy”. Know what? They are that easy! I was recently invited to attend a mason jar oatmeal workshop with HGTV’s Masters of Flip host Kortney Wilson. I came away with some great make-the-night-before breakfast ideas…
How to make Easy Overnight Oats
You will need:
- clean mason jar with lid
- oats (you can use quick cook, large flake, steel cut – it all depends on the texture you like)
- milk or yogurt (you can use both)
- fruit and nuts (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pineapple, raisins, almond slivers, walnuts, shredded coconut)
- sweet touch (maple syrup, honey)
- spices and seeds (cinnamon, cocoa, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds)
Though you can visit Quaker overnight oats for more recipes…I decided to freestyle it. See below for a true Quaker Oats recipe with ingredient measurements. I layered yogurt, oats and fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and raspberries). On top of the fruit I added a touch of sweetness (honey). My regular sized mason jar fit about two layers of each. I also added a touch of milk (non-sweetened almond milk to be exact) on top. Done. #OvernightSuccess
Berry Overnight Oats (Quaker recipe)
- 1/2 cup Quaker® Oats
- 1/2 cup non-fat milk
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries and fruitAdd Quaker® Oats to your container of choice and pour in milk. Layer Greek yogurt, chia seeds and mixed fruit and berries.Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning!
I happen to always have Quaker Oats in my kitchen (I also use them for baking muffins and granola bars). And I always have yogurt, milk, and some sort of fruit…so making a wholesome breakfast is completely do-able. I just have to do it.
It’s great to be able to use nourishing ingredients to make life easier for your future self. What does that mean? I’m helping my sleepy self tomorrow morning by making something grab n’ go tonight. And it literally takes MINUTES to make. No cooking required either so this is something you can make with kids. Or teens can make themselves.
And if you do have teens, like I have, who NEVER eat breakfast…they can certainly take a jar of overnight oats and eat them on public transit without mess.
TIP: clean and re-use glass jars like jam jars or sauce jars if you don’t have mason jars.
Disclosure: #ad. This post is in partnership with Quaker. As always, opinions are my own.
This is SO smart and sounds really easy, even I could make these! I’m going to get the ingredients (but replace peaches with apples!) this weekend to make it! Thanks!
I have oatmeal almost every day but to have this fruit, yogurt and oatmeal treat ready to eat in the morning is a great idea. I think the kids will like this oatmeal combination too.
Overnight Oats are so delicious! I love how they are custard-like and the possibilities are endless for flavor.
This is the kind of thing I should be doing more often! What a great way to have your morning oats!
Overnight oats are the best! I love that you can do so much with them and they are perfect in the mornings.
I love to try different overnight oats recipes. It is always so delicious and easy to make.
These overnight oats look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend. I am sure they will be a big hit.
Oh this sounds delicious. I love making overnight oats! You’ve inspired me.
Oatmeal has become a part of my diet big time!! Thanks for some new ways to enjoy my oats 🙂 Yum!!!
I love overnight oats. It makes breakfast so easy the next day.
I like to make overnight oats for my daughter. When she is running late for school she can just grab a jar and eat it later.
Overnight oats are perfect for me and my family! Kids love the fruits i add to it. Loved it!
I have not tried Overnight Oats,but they sure look delicious!
These recipes are awesome
I have saved the recipe to try. I have oats about twice a week for breakfast. I have never tried overnight oats.
I love a good overnight oats recipe! It makes breakfast so easy every morning and my kids just love it!
I really need to make some overnight oats!!
Never tried this before, looks amazing.
We are always so rushed in the morning that cold cereal tends to be the go-to breakfast. I get the kids’ lunches done the night before, so I will try preparing this as well.
These overnite oats look delicious and so easy to prepare