Berry Overnight Oats

Name: Berry Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 50 g rolled oats; 120 ml milk; 100 g greek yogurt; 1 tbsp chia seeds; ¼ tsp cinnamon; 40 g blueberries, rinsed if fresh; 30 g raspberries, gently rinsed and drained; 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Vegetarian

Rolled oats soaked overnight in milk and Greek yogurt with chia seeds, topped with berries in the morning. A no-cook, protein-rich breakfast.

Berry Overnight Oats is an International porridge, ready in about 5 minutes and made with rolled oats and greek yogurt. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 5 min
Serves: 1
Level: Beginner
Calories: 460

Plus at least 6 hours (or overnight) soaking in the fridge.

Ingredients

1 jar

50 g Rolled oats (opens in a new tab)Contains gluten
120 ml Milk (opens in a new tab)Swap: Soy milkContains milk
100 g Greek yogurt (opens in a new tab)Contains milk
1 tbsp (12 g) Chia seeds (opens in a new tab)
¼ tsp (0.5 g) Cinnamon (opens in a new tab)
40 g Blueberries (opens in a new tab), rinsed if freshFresh or frozen.
30 g Raspberries (opens in a new tab), gently rinsed and drained
1 tsp (6.5 g) Maple syrup (opens in a new tab) (optional)

Equipment

Glass jar with lid (opens in a new tab)

Method

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Step 1
In a jar or bowl, stir together the oats (opens in a new tab), milk (opens in a new tab), yogurt, chia seeds (opens in a new tab) and cinnamon (opens in a new tab) until no dry oats remain.
- 2 min
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Step 2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the oats (opens in a new tab) are soft and the mixture is thick.
- 1 min
- Glass jar with lid (opens in a new tab)
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Step 3
In the morning stir, loosen with a splash of milk (opens in a new tab) if needed, and top with the berries (and maple syrup (opens in a new tab), if you like).
- 2 min

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern, everyday preparation with no single place of origin.
Dish: Breakfast · Porridge & cereals
Cooking method: No-cook
Taste: creamy, fruity, mild
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No nut ingredients · High-protein
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · High-protein · Low-sodium · Calorie-conscious
Without the optional extras: No added sugarWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Make-ahead · Meal-prep friendly · Portable / lunchbox · Everyday · Minimal cleanup
Cook more with: Rolled oats · Greek yogurt · Milk · Chia seeds · Cinnamon · Blueberries

Allergens

Contains: Milkfrom milk, greek yogurt
Contains: Glutenfrom rolled oats

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

460 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 356 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

Protein 19%
Carbohydrate 50%
Fat 31%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	460 kcal	129 kcal
Protein	22.1 g	6.2 g
Carbohydrate	58.7 g	16.5 g
Net carbohydrate	46.3 g	13 g
Sugars	16.1 g	4.5 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	12.4 g	3.5 g
Fat	16.3 g	4.6 g
Saturated fat	5.7 g	1.6 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	25 mg	7 mg
Sodium	94 mg	26 mg
Salt equivalent	0.2 g	0.1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 613 mg
Calcium: 358 mg
Iron: 3.5 mg
Magnesium: 142 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 61 µg
Vitamin C: 12 mg
Vitamin D: 1.6 µg
Vitamin B12: 1.3 µg
Folate (DFE): 36 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Optional ingredients are not included: maple syrup.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Frozen berries stirred in the night before thaw into a natural compote by morning.

Common mistakes

Using quick or instant oats, which turn mushy overnight.

Storage

Keeps covered in the fridge for up to 3 days — make several jars at once.

Variations

Apple pie: Swap berries for grated apple, extra cinnamon and a few chopped walnuts.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 26 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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What the dish is built around

Main ingredient

Rolled oats50 g
Milk120 ml · 124 g
Greek yogurt100 g
Blueberries, rinsed if fresh40 g
Raspberries, gently rinsed and drained30 g

Used in steps 1, 3

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