Berry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats soaked overnight with mixed berries and almond butter for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll 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 such as blueberries, raspberries, or 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

# Directions:

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 of fresh berries for garnish if desired.
03 - In a small separate bowl, whisk the almond butter with the additional almond milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk as needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
04 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or bowls. Drizzle with the prepared almond butter mixture, then top with the remaining oat mixture. Create a layered effect by repeating if preferred.
05 - Cover the jars or bowls tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and fully absorb the liquid.
06 - In the morning, give the oats a quick stir or maintain the layered presentation. Top with reserved fresh berries, sliced almonds, and an additional drizzle of almond butter or sweetener. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep five days worth of breakfasts in ten minutes flat
  • The chia seeds create this incredible creamy texture without any dairy
  • That almond butter ribbon running through it feels like a treat every single morning
02 -
  • The oats will continue to soften the longer they sit, so three days is really the max for optimal texture
  • If your mixture seems too thick in the morning, just stir in another splash of milk before eating
  • Frozen berries work perfectly but they release more liquid, which can make the oats slightly more purple and softer
03 -
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and cleaning
  • If meal-prepping for more than three days, keep the toppings separate and add them fresh each morning

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