Are you searching for a quick and easy breakfast option? Then you’re in the right place! We love this easy overnights oats recipe. As the name suggests, you do need to get them get ready the night before! But they’re super quick and easy to prep. Plus, you really make them your own. You can add any healthy toppings you fancy, from fresh and flavourful fruits to nutritious nuts.
Serves 1
- 3 tablespoons (40g) porridge oats
- 1 piece of fruit or handful of dried fruit
- Dash of skimmed milk or dairy-alternative
- 3 tablespoons (125g) low-fat plain or Greek yoghurt
- Any additional fruits/ nuts for toppings
Method for easy overnight oats
- Pour roughly 3-4 tablespoons of oats into a container.
- Add 4-5 tablespoons of fruit.
- Then add 4 tablespoons of yoghurt.
- Add a dash of milk and give it a good mix.
- Leave in the fridge overnight and eat the next morning.
Be Well Walsall top tip
You can increase the quantities of this recipe and batch cook your breakfasts for the week – one less thing for you to think about!
What we love about this recipe
- Made for batch cooking – we get it, mornings are hard! So this recipe can make your life a lot easier. All you have to do is grab some Tupperware, give yourself half an hour on a Sunday, and you can sort your breakfast for the week!
- Customisable – while we love these with strawberries and dates, you can make it your own! Think of different fruits and flavours you like. Bonus points if you make your toppings seasonal.
- Give yourself variety – sometimes when you’re on a healthy eating journey, you might find yourself eating the same thing a lot. But with these overnight oats, you can mix it up. What works for you one week might not work the next, so don’t be afraid to experiment with flavours.
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