Overnight Oats with Local Berries

This is a great make ahead breakfast for those busy mornings. They can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine All
Servings 1
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 container with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup milk or your choice of non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey*
  • 1/4 cup strawberries* (Note: use 1/2 cup of your choice of local berries)
  • 1/4 cup blueberries*

Instructions
 

  • Add rolled oats to a medium sized bowl or overnight oats container.
  • Pour in milk, yogurt, honey and blueberries. Mix briefly.
  • Seal the container and store in the refrigerator for 12 hours to let the oats fully soak.
  • In the morning, give the oatmeal a stir to combine the soft bottom with the crunchy upper part.
  • Top the soaked oatmeal with more fresh blueberries, a drizzle of honey, sliced almonds, toasted coconut or your preferred oatmeal toppings.
  • Enjoy cold or warm slightly in the microwave!

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 6gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blueberries, honey, raspberries, strawberries