Make-ahead overnight oats with berries, banana, chia seeds and walnuts

Make-ahead breakfast

Make-Ahead Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings

Prepare this breakfast the night before, refrigerate it and add fruit or seeds when you are ready to eat.

Prep 8 minChill 6 hours1 serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk or unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ mashed banana
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup berries or sliced fruit

Instructions

  1. Add oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, banana and cinnamon to a jar.
  2. Stir until combined. Add sweetener if desired.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  4. Stir before serving. Add walnuts and fruit on top.

Estimated nutrition

445Calories
23 gProtein
58 gCarbs
17 gFat
11 gFiber

Why this works

Oats and chia seeds provide fiber, while yogurt and milk contribute protein. Fruit adds flavor and variety. Use soy yogurt and soy milk for a dairy-free version, and check labels if you need to avoid allergens.

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