NomEatNom - Berries and Cream Overnight Oats

Lately, I’ve had a bit of an obsession with oatmeal.

Now, I don’t know about you, but baked anything doesn’t often sound appetizing in the depths of summer. Still, I stuck to my guns and enjoyed each delicious baked bite, despite the sweltering Texas heat.

However, a friend recently shared a blog post with me in which she talked about how much she loved eating overnight oats and shared a yummy recipe. I had heard of overnight oats before, but had never tried them because somehow I would always forget to make them the night before! After hearing how much she adored them, I knew it was time to experiment.

Plus, did I mention overnight oats can be enjoyed chilled?

This is an important detail when it’s July in Texas.

I knew I would fall in love with them because, well, I love just about all things oatmeal. However, I was not prepared for just how hard I would fall.

A.Maz.Ing.

Seriously.

Now, as much as I love oatmeal, I have to admit that even I was a bit apprehensive that the cold oatmeal might be gooey or slimy, but I couldn’t have been farther from the truth!

It was like a cool, creamy yogurt parfait.

Dessert for breakfast? Why, yes, don’t mind if I do. 😉

Berries and Cream Overnight Oats
(Serves 1)

Ingredients:

1/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup Greek yogurt (make your own!)
1/3 cup whole milk (I use raw milk, fresh from the farm)
1/2 tsp. date sugar
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup fresh or frozen organic berries, plus a bit extra for sprinkling
2 T sliced raw almonds or pecans

Combine all of the ingredients, except the nuts, in a jar (or bowl). Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. (Others have had success just leaving them to set for as little as an hour when in a pinch, but I haven’t tried this yet myself.)

In the morning, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and top with the nuts and extra berries. Go ahead and sprinkle a few oats on top, too…even if it is mostly just for looks! 😉

That’s all there is to it! That’s right, not only are the delicious, but they are also a snap to make. Why had I not done this before??

Not only can you make a batch the night before, but the jars will also keep for several days in the fridge, which can be music to the ears of many during a busy work week. Put them to set Sunday night, and your weekday mornings just got a lot less frantic. 🙂

Want to experiment with more flavors?? Check out some of my other overnight oats creations!