Grab and go overnight oats
Heart Foundation Recipes -Serves: 1
Prep time: 10min
Ingredients
⅓ cup wholegrain rolled oats
3 teaspoons chia seeds
⅔ cup reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons reduced fat plain Greek yoghurt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
220 g fresh mixed berries
2 tablespoons natural almonds, chopped
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
Method
Step 1
Place oats, chia seeds, milk, yoghurt and vanilla in a container.
Stir to combine.
Place berries and almonds into separate small containers then combine maple syrup and cinnamon in another small container.
Cover containers with lids and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
To serve, sprinkle berries and almonds over oats and drizzle with maple syrup.
Tips
- Overnight oats are an ideal make-ahead breakfast to take to work or for after your morning workout. Pack containers in a chiller bag, ready to grab and go in the morning.
- Berries can be replaced with any combination of fresh fruit.
- Use honey in place of maple syrup, if preferred.