Overnight Oats with Berries
5 min
Prep takes two minutes the night before, and breakfast is waiting for you in the morning. Creamy oats with fresh berries and crunchy almonds.
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Dead simple breakfast that actually keeps you full. Four ingredients, done in under ten minutes.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, milk, and oats in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring as you go.
- 2
Turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until it thickens up to your liking.
- 3
Taste and add salt if needed.
Per average serving
323
Calories
kcal
15.2
Protein
g
53.5
Carbs
g
5.9
Fat
g
8g
Fiber
4.5g
Sugar
277mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
323
Calories
kcal
15.2
Protein
g
53.5
Carbs
g
5.9
Fat
g
8g
Fiber
4.5g
Sugar
277mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Keep stirring while it comes to a boil. Oats sink and stick to the bottom of the pan fast, and once they catch you'll taste it.
- The 5 minutes of simmering is where it thickens. Pull it off the heat while it still looks a touch loose, since it firms up as it sits.
- Salt the water and milk early rather than at the end. It works through the oats better than a sprinkle on top.
- If it gets too thick for your taste, splash in a little more milk and stir. Easy to fix, hard to undo if you skip it.
Ways to vary it
- Stir a spoon of jam or some sliced banana through at the end if you want it sweeter.
- Swap the low-fat milk for whole milk or oat milk depending on what's in the fridge. The texture shifts a bit but it works.
- A handful of raisins added in the last couple of minutes plumps them up nicely.
Storage & leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for about 3 days in a sealed container. It freezes fine in portions for up to a month. Reheat with a splash of milk or water and stir, since it sets thick once cold.
What to serve with it
Good with a drizzle of honey and some berries on top, or a cup of coffee on the side.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 29 April 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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