Berry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with almond butter and mixed berries, prepared the night before for effortless mornings.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berries
06 - 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
→ Almond Butter Layer
07 - 3 tablespoons almond butter
08 - 2 tablespoons almond milk, to loosen if needed
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
10 - Additional berries for garnish
11 - Honey or maple syrup, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
02 - Gently fold the mixed berries into the oat mixture, reserving a small portion for topping if desired for presentation.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk almond butter with 2 tablespoons almond milk until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk in small increments if needed to achieve drizzling consistency.
04 - Divide half the oat mixture between two jars or bowls. Drizzle with prepared almond butter mixture, then top with remaining oats. Create clean layers for visual appeal.
05 - Cover containers tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soften completely and absorb the liquid for a creamy texture.
06 - In the morning, stir thoroughly to combine layers or leave layered for presentation. Top with reserved berries, sliced almonds, and additional almond butter or sweetener as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You can make five days worth of breakfast in literally ten minutes flat
- The almond butter melts into warm oat dreams when you take that first spoonful
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- The texture transforms from slightly loose to perfectly creamy pudding after eight hours in the fridge
- Chia seeds continue absorbing liquid, so the oats thicken up even more on day two
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- Warm the jar for thirty seconds in the microwave if you prefer hot oats
- Stir everything together right before eating or keep those beautiful layers intact