Berry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter (Print Version)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with almond milk, mixed berries, and vanilla swirls for effortless mornings.
# 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, strawberries
→ Almond Butter Layer
07 - 3 tablespoons almond butter
08 - 2 tablespoons almond milk, to loosen if needed
→ Optional 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 evenly mixed.
02 - Fold in the mixed berries, reserving a few fresh berries for topping if desired.
03 - In a small bowl, mix almond butter with a little almond milk to create a smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - Layer half the oat mixture into two jars or bowls, drizzle with almond butter mixture, then add the remaining oats on top.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and absorb the liquid completely.
06 - In the morning, stir thoroughly or leave layered. Top with reserved berries, sliced almonds, and an extra drizzle of almond butter or sweetener if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You prep it in ten minutes the night before and breakfast handles itself
- The almond butter melts into everything creating these rich, velvety pockets throughout
02 -
- Steel cut oats will never soften properly in this method, stick to rolled oats
- The mixture thickens considerably overnight, add a splash more milk in the morning if needed
03 -
- Use wide mouth mason jars for easy access and cleaning
- Store the almond butter drizzle separately and add right before eating