Fancy dessert for breakfast? Try these delicious berry overnight oats! Mouth-wateringly delicious, so treat yourself this week with a healthy tasty breakfast (or two or three!)
Berry overnight oats is the breakfast you didn’t know you needed! Overnight oats are certainly nothing new. They have been around for quite some time, and they have exploded in popularity over the years.
The process of making overnight oats is pretty simple, basically you soak rolled oats in liquid (overnight), and this softens them and makes them delicious.
But don’t worry if the idea of eating cold oats is not appealing to you, you can warm them before eating. But if you haven’t tried cold oatmeal, please give it a try, you might be surprised to find that you like it. You can make these ahead of time as a breakfast meal prep for the week. Simply double or triple the recipe.
These raspberry chocolate overnight oats are packed with simple, wholesome ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Plus, they take just 5 to 10 minutes to prepare so you can have a nutritious breakfast at your fingertips!
Raspberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this combo is even better when you can have it for breakfast! This overnight oats recipe is rich and fruity and if you love this combo as much as I do, you might just want to enjoy this for dessert too!
Why you will love raspberry chocolate overnight oats:
No-cook breakfast – You will love this recipe because it requires no cooking! Just prep, grab, and go and you are all set for the morning.
Nutritious – Packed with oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder and raspberries this recipe is rich in fibre and antioxidants making it a heart-healthy breakfast choice.
Simple – This recipe is made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand, so all you need is a mason jar or container to whip up this delicious breakfast.
Perfect for meal prep – If you have 20 minutes to spare, you can prepare enough for the entire week so you have a hassle-free breakfast ready for every morning.
When someone asks me for an easy, healthy breakfast idea, this overnight oats recipe is the first thing I suggest. It’s perfect for busy mornings, as you can make individual servings ahead of time and take them on the go.
It’s also satisfying enough to keep you full till lunch, made with simple healthy ingredients. But best of all, it’s fun. What could be fun about oatmeal you ask? Well, this yummy breakfast is endlessly customizable.
Once you learn how to make overnight oats, you can experiment with mix-ins like cocoa powder or pile on toppings like nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit. Try super healthy sugar free, whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) for an extra kick of nutrients.
Use this recipe to get you started and create your own fabulous masterpiece! It makes the perfect healthy breakfast or any time snack to meal prep and enjoy all week long!
One of my favorite ways to make “healthy” meals more satisfying is to add flavors that feel a little bit more exciting! If you are looking to change up your breakfast routine, this is a must try.
Choc-Berry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup or to taste
- 1 tablespoon nuts of choice almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Optional
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream - recipe below in notes
- Dark chocolate chunks
- Fresh chopped fruit or berries
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
Instructions
- Combine your ingredients. Add all of the ingredients (except the raspberries) to a mason jar or bowl or container with a lid. Mix everything together with a spoon until well-combined. If you are using fresh raspberries, wait and add them the next morning to preserve their freshness.Refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavours to meld.Add your desired toppings. In the morning, add any additional toppings like vanilla yogurt,cacao nibs, dark chocolate chunks, extra raspberries or granola.Enjoy hot or cold. Enjoy these raspberry chocolate overnight oats straight from the fridge, or warm them up in the microwave for 90 seconds for a cozier breakfast.
Notes
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites