Overnight Oats with Yoghurt and Berries
A layered jar dessert that takes ten minutes in the evening and is waiting for you in the morning: oats, yoghurt, chia and berries.
If you crave something sweet but want to stay on track, this dessert is for you. There is no cooking involved: put everything into a jar in the evening and wake up to a creamy, filling and pretty breakfast.
Why it is good for you
- Oats and chia provide fibre and keep you full for hours.
- Greek yoghurt is rich in protein, around 15 g per serving.
- There is no added sugar; honey and berries bring the sweetness.
Nutrition
Per serving (≈ 280 g). Approximate values.
How to make it
4 steps · start a timer right inside a step
Mix the base
In a bowl, stir together the oats, half the yoghurt, the milk, chia seeds, honey and vanilla. It should look quite loose; the oats and chia will absorb the liquid overnight.
Layer the jars
Spoon half the oat mixture into two glass jars, add a handful of berries, then top with the rest of the mixture. Close the lids.
Chill
Refrigerate the jars for at least six hours or overnight. The oats soften and the dessert turns creamy.
Top and serve
In the morning, finish with the remaining yoghurt, berries and chopped walnuts. Add a drizzle of honey if you like.
Cook’s tips
- 1Use regular rolled oats rather than quick oats for a better texture.
- 2Add some mashed banana if you like it sweeter.
- 3Sprinkle the nuts on just before serving so they stay crunchy.
- 4Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before storing them to deepen their flavor and ensure a more robust contrast to the soft oats.
Serving & storage: Keep these jars in the refrigerator for up to three days. If the mixture thickens too much overnight, stir in an extra splash of milk right before eating to restore your preferred consistency.
Seasonal twists
Use strawberries or peaches in summer, baked apple and cinnamon in autumn and frozen berries in winter. Frozen berries can go in straight from the freezer.
The takeaway
It is easy to make several jars at once: sealed, they keep in the fridge for up to two days.
