Breakfast · American

Berry Overnight Oats

Name: Berry Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant milk; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, plus more to taste; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or thawed frozen

No-cook rolled oats soaked overnight in milk and yogurt with chia seeds, topped with berries. Five minutes of prep the night before.

By AllRecipeZonePublished October 13, 2026Awaiting kitchen test

Prep: 5 min
Chill: 6 hr
Total: 6 hr 5 min
Makes: 2 servings
Level: Easy

Vegetarian

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Overnight oats soften in the fridge instead of on the stove, so breakfast is ready when you are. Rolled oats give the best texture; quick oats turn mushy and steel-cut oats stay too firm.

The chia seeds absorb liquid and thicken the mixture, giving it a creamy, pudding-like body.

Tips for success

Add berries in the morning rather than the night before so they stay bright and do not stain the oats.

Substitutions

Greek yogurt: More milk, or a plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
Chia seeds: Ground flaxseed, in the same amount.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keeps up to 4 days in sealed jars without the berries.

Freezer

Not recommended; the texture turns watery when thawed.

Reheating

Eat cold, or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway, if you prefer it warm.

Make ahead

Make up to four jars on Sunday for weekday breakfasts.

Questions and troubleshooting

Are overnight oats gluten-free?

Oats do not contain gluten, but they are often processed alongside wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, use oats certified gluten-free.

Berry Overnight Oats