Forest Fruits Overnight Oats ( Gluten-Free, Vegan)
GLUTEN FREE II DAIRY FREE II VEGAN II SOY FREE II SESAME FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II FISH FREE II EGG FREE II SHELLFISH FREE
This is so deliciously creamy and takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It's healthy overnight oats with stunning tangy seasonal berries. It's a really healthy start to the day and perfect to make in jars if you are on the go. Just grab it from the fridge, and voila, a filling breakfast with minimal effort.
It's just oats mixed with milk and yoghurt, topped with fruit, and left overnight in the fridge. The longer you leave the oats in the fridge, the creamier it gets, its really delicious.
I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Notes on ingredients
Milk
I think the barista variety from Rude Health is preferable as it is thicker than the milk found in supermarkets. Additionally, it is more heat stable, unlike many of the watery milk on supermarket shelves that tend to split or curdle when heated.
Your oats will be much creamier with a barista variety of milk. If you can only get the thin watery milk, then reduce the milk and add more yoghurt, or use tinned coconut milk.
Yoghurt
I prefer coconut/almond collaborative milk because it’s thicker, has the least amount of junk in the ingredients, and has no added sugar.
Fruit
Frozen fruit is fine to use however, make sure they are defrosted first; otherwise, it makes the oats really watery. I have layered the oats with my homemade chia jam. If you prefer to use store-bought to save time, feel free. However, you can use fruit and no jam it’s totally your call.
Oats
If this needs to be gluten-free, buy GF oats, I used rolled oats, making this recipe creamy.
Sweetener
I mainly use honey in my recipes. If you are vegan, swap for agave/coconut blossom nectar/date syrup/brown rice syrup.
Vanilla
The brand I always use is Nielsen Massey, an extract. Vanilla essence is a more processed product made using artificial flavours and colours. As vanilla extract is made primarily from vanilla beans soaked in ethyl alcohol and water, it tends to have a more distinguishable vanilla flavour.
Chia seeds
Do not substitute with linseeds. You won’t get the same texture, and linseeds will make the overnight oats slimy. Chia seeds are versatile and can be used in many recipes. I love them sprinkled on salads. I also use chia seeds in baking as an egg replacement. I embrace their gel-like consistency by mixing them with liquid and making chia pudding. They are also great for thickening sauces too.
Ingredients
Tips
What oats should I use for this recipe?
When it comes to oats, there are various varieties available, but one of the most popular is rolled oats. Rolled oats are created by steaming whole oat groats, followed by rolling and flattening them into flakes. This process helps retain their natural goodness and texture. Unlike other oat varieties, such as instant oats or steel-cut oats, rolled oats have a slightly chewy texture and a nutty flavour.
Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for baking, cooking, or simply enjoying as a comforting bowl of oatmeal. While instant oats offer convenience and quick preparation, and steel-cut oats provide a heartier texture, rolled oats strike a perfect balance between the two, making them a beloved choice for countless oat enthusiasts.
I used rolled oats for this recipe.
Can I use coconut milk instead?
You could swap the barista milk for tinned coconut milk, and use the same amount stated in the recipe.
How long can I keep this in the fridge?
This recipe will happily keep in the fridge for 4 days kept in jars or in glasses.
Makes 2 portions- 15 mins prep time
Step by step
Recipe
1/2 cup - 45 g oats
1/2 cup 110 ml - milk
1/4 cup - 30 g yoghurt
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp chia seeds
1/4 cup - 25 g berries
5 almonds chopped
4 tbsp chia jam (Optional)
Method
Mix the first 6 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
If using jam then spoon a couple of tablespoons of the oats into a glass or jar and layer with the jam and or fruit. Then use some fruit and nuts to garnish the top.
Leave in the fridge overnight and can also be made 2-3 days in advance.
Variations
I love how versatile this recipe is. You could add any nuts or seeds to it, or not; it's your call. You could also add coconut to the oats, use different fruits like stewed apples, peaches, or mangoes, and add cacao powder or coffee to the mixture. Go nuts and experiment.
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