Overnight oats with frozen fruit

Using frozen fruit or berries is both cost efficient, delicious and nutritious. Frozen fruit is more affordable than fresh, especially when it’s not in season. This way you can use your favourite, whatever season, and enjoy a nutrient-packed breakfast! 

I love to stock up on fruit and berries when they are in season and freeze it for a later use. It’s great for making this strawberry chia jam or for smoothies like this Strawberry Banana Smoothie or to add to a bowl of Strawberry Banana Oatmeal.

Ingredients

All that is needed to make this delicious Overnight oats with frozen fruit are a few, basic ingredients listed below. For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Rolled Oats or old fashion oats for texture and a little bite to this recipe.
• Almond milk, or milk of your choice. Soy milk or oat milk also works great in this recipe. 
• Yoghurt, I used a greek style in this recipe. Use whatever yoghurt is your favorit, but a thick consistency works best.
• Chia seeds, they are high in fibre, antioxidants, protein and adds a little texture and thickness to this recipe.
• Honey or Maple syrup. Agave syrup or other liquid sweetener can also be used, even brown sugar works in a pinch. Taste the overnight oats and add more sweetener if desired.
• Vanilla extract, a hint of vanilla taste great with the fruit and berries.
• Frozen fruit or berries, or a mix of both! I used a mix of frozen pineapple, mango, peaches and berries. Use your favourits.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

This overnight oats recipe with frozen fruit comes together really fast and easy. Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below. For the full written instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.

Start by placing the frozen fruit or berries in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high in the microwave until it is piping hot and bubbling.

Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Stir well and set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt.

Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir well.

Stir well, let it sit for 10 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.

In two glasses, or glass containers, add the frozen fruit mixture to the bottom. Top with the overnight oats mixture and cover with plastic wrap or lid. Place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

To serve, top with yoghurt and frozen fruit or berries.

Hint: I like to serve the overnight oats with a layer of the frozen fruit and berries at the bottom. It can also be mixed in while making the overnight oats. Take whatever fruit or berries that is available. A good idea is to freeze chopped up fruit and berries when they are in season top have for later.

Another great recipe that uses frozen fruit and berries is this Peach Blueberry Smoothie.

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. To ensure this overnight oat recipe is gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. They can usually be found in the gluten-free section in the grocery store.
• Extra protein– Mix in 1 tablespoon protein powder of your choice, and an extra 2 tablespoons of milk.
• Frozen fruit – I used a mix of frozen pineapple, mango, peaches and berries. Use your favourits! Fresh fruit can also be used, or a mix of both.
• Sweetness – For a little more sweetness, serve with a drizzle of maple syrup. 
• Vegan – To keep this overnight oat recipe vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk and yoghurt.

For more recipes using frozen fruits and berries, check out this Watermelon Smoothie or this Strawberry chia jam that can be made with frozen strawberries.

Storage

This overnight oats with frozen fruit recipe will keep for about 5 days when stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Make it a great breakfast or snack recipe for a healthy meal-prep! 

After a few days in the fridge, the oats will have soaked up more liquid, making for a thicker consistency. If needed, stir in a little extra milk to your desired consistency.

I prefer to have a layer or the frozen fruit and berries, but they can also be mixed in to the overnight oats and stored that way.

Overnight oats does not freeze well so I don’t recommend this.

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Overnight oats with frozen fruit

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

4 hrs 15 mins

 

Overnight oats with frozen fruit is creamy, delicious and loaded with fruit and berries. It's a super easy to make breakfast that is healthy, and filled with vitamins and fibre. A perfect meal-prep that is also gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Helena

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoon chia seeds, divided
• 1 ½ cups almond milk
• ½ cup yoghurt of your choice
• 2 maple syrup, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen fruit

Instructions

1. Start by placing the frozen fruit or berries in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high in the microwave until it is piping hot and bubbling. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Stir well and set aside to cool to room temperature.

2. In a bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt.

3. Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir well, let it sit for 10 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.

4. In 2 glasses or glass containers, add the frozen fruit mixture to the bottom. Top with the overnight oats mixture and cover with plastic wrap or lid. Place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

5. To serve, top with extra yoghurt and frozen fruit or berries.