Looking for a new, easy grab-n-go breakfast option? Summer porridge is oatmeal’s cooler counterpart, because who wants to eat hot oatmeal in 85 degree heat? No fear, this overnight oats recipe is great even in the cold, it’s more of a dynamic spin on plain old yogurt. By changing out the fruits you add in each time you’ll have enough variety to last you all summer long!
The best part of this recipe is the versatility. Hate bananas? Try blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, mango or any other delicious fruit you do like. Sub ingredients in and out at your leisure for plenty of viable options.
Overnight Oats Ingredients
- 1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup soy milk (you can use skim if preferred)
- 1/4 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tsp Chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 banana, thinly sliced
About Chia Seeds
While chia seeds are a mystery to some, I couldn’t speak more highly of them! Here’s a quick intro to the massive benefits just 1.5 tsp of Chia seeds is giving you.
- Fiber: 2.75 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 2.25 g (1.25 of which are Omega-3s a.k.a. good fat)
- Calcium: 4.5% of the RDA
- Manganese: 7.5% of the RDA
- Magnesium: 7.5% of the RDA
- Phosphorus: 6.75% of the RDA
They also contain a decent amount of Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2, and are naturally free of gluten. (Authority Nutrition)
Overnight Oats Recipe Nutrition
Here’s the nutritional breakdown of my exact overnight oats recipe per each 1 cup serving. Please note, figures may vary if different products are used.
Oats: 75 calories
Soy: 30 calories
Chia: 25 calories
Yogurt: 50 calories
Banana: 45 calories
Calories: 225 calories
Summer Porridge/Overnight Oats Presentation
While there’s no need to make a presentation of your breakfast, if you are looking to do so, I recommend using Mason jars. The colorful layers of oats and Chia absorbing the other ingredients does make for a fun presentation, and I couldn’t possible judge you for wanting to show it off!
My grandmother used to make and jar her homemade (apples straight off of the trees in the backyard) applesauce in these Mason jars. Since she moved from that house she doesn’t jar applesauce anymore. So, I’m lucky to enjoy these gorgeous vintage Mason jars that our family used to receive full of homemade goodies, which I intend to now fill with my homemade goodies.
Need some jars of your own? This quilted pattern set from Target is a great size and is stylish for other kitchen or home uses, and comes with plenty so you can meal prep less often and enjoy your overnight oats more. Or for a more classic look like mine pictured, this 12-pack of mason jars is an excellent choice.
Well, how were they? I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Did you make any recipe alterations? I’m always on the hunt for new fruits or ways to make my recipes, share your take below in the comments!
More Breakfast and Recipes
- Delicious Baked Egg Cup Recipe
- Avocado and Bacon for Breakfast
- Hearty Breakfast Skillets
- Homemade Avocado Spreads
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