Overnight Oats With Frozen Fruit (No Yogurt)
I love Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit! It's my go-to breakfast because it's easy to make, healthy, and great for meal prep. Packed with frozen berries, chia seeds, and peanut butter this cold oatmeal recipe is refreshing, delicious, and incredibly filling. Plus, it's completely vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free – no yogurt needed!
Equipment
- 1 small jar with a lid or airtight container
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup frozen fruit or mixed berries do not thaw
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or your preferred sweetener
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk of choice
Instructions
- In a jar or airtight container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, maple syrup, and frozen fruit (do not thaw). Pour in your plant-based milk and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for creamier oats.
- In the morning, stir your oats and enjoy them with your favorite toppings. I love adding more frozen fruit, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Keep your overnight oats (without toppings) in airtight containers and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, transfer to freezer-safe containers (leave space for expansion) and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying. See detailed instructions for freezing overnight oats here.
- Adjust after chilling - After chilling, taste your oats! Add a splash of milk if they're thick, or a drizzle of maple syrup if you need more sweetness.
- Slice large frozen fruit - If you're using larger frozen fruit pieces like strawberries, blackberries, or pineapple, consider chopping them up a bit before adding them to your oat mixture. This will ensure a more even distribution of flavor and a better texture after the oats thaw overnight.
- Meal prep - Double or triple the ingredients to whip up a big batch for meal prepping. Portion them out into individual containers for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Warm it up - If you prefer warm oats, you can microwave them for a short time (about 30 seconds) after they've been refrigerated. You can find more detailed tips in my post for heating overnight oats.
- Gluten-free - Opt for certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Nut-free - Choose sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter instead of peanut butter and use coconut or soy milk.
- See the post above for more ingredient substitutions, variations, and topping ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 319mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 12gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 3mg
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