Raspberry Overnight Oats

What do I need to make overnight raspberry oats?

• Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – these are the ideal type of oatmeal for making overnight oats. I don’t recommend instant oatmeal, as this quickly becomes overly mushy. Steel cut oats, while wonderfully nutrient dense, are a bit too hard and need to be cooked for best results.
• Plain Greek yogurt – I use Fage 2% or 5% plain Greek yogurt, as it’s super creamy and fantastic for overnight oats. You can also use vanilla Greek yogurt, just be sure to avoid any added and refined sugars on the label.
• Unsweetened Vanilla almond milk – you can use any dairy or plant-based milk you prefer.
• Chia seeds – these are optional for overnight oats, however, they add some great texture and nutritional value. Chia seeds are high in fiber and a great source Omega-3 fatty acids.
• Sweetener – I provided a few options above for sweeteners. You can use a granular monk fruit or liquid sweetener of your choice. You could also use honey or maple syrup (these will increase the calorie content.)
• Vanilla extract – great for giving these oats a creamy vanilla flavor.
• Raspberries – fresh raspberries are ideal, however, if they are out of season feel free to use frozen raspberries from the freezer section. Frozen is also a great economical option to fresh. I’ve discovered one of the best places to buy raspberries (almost all year) is Costco! Check out my post on my 15 Favorite Things I Buy at Costco for Healthy Meals and Snacks.

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Topping and Mix-In Ideas for Overnight Raspberry Oats:

• Almonds, walnuts or other nuts or seeds – a great way to add a nice crunch to the oats. I prefer adding sliced almonds as these pair well with the raspberries.
• Nut Butter – adding a drizzle of almond, cashew or peanut butter is flavorful and delicious. It’s a great way to add in some healthy fats to your oats and help keep you full and satiated.
• Collagen Peptide Protein Powder – I use and love Zhou Nutrition Collagen Peptides, which is a flavorless collagen protein powder. Adding it to my oats, coffee or yogurt is a fantastic way to quickly add protein to my day.
• Almond or lemon extract instead of vanilla extract. This is a fantastic way to change up the flavor profile of the oats. Both of these flavors pair well with the raspberries.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the post. Thanks!

How do I meal prep overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a fantastic breakfast meal prep option. Overnight oats can be quickly made to divide into multiple servings. Each serving can then be customized with different fruits and toppings.

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What are the best meal prep containers for overnight oats?

When prepping overnight oats, especially if you’re preparing multiple servings, its best to choose a stackable, resealable container. Meal prep containers like the ones pictured above are great for overnight oats, are easily portable and are dishwasher safe.

• Get the 12 oz. Stackable Clear Glass Jars Here (from Target)
• Get the Rectangular Resealable Glass Meal Prep Containers Here (from Amazon)

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How long do overnight oats last?

Overnight oats need to soak/refrigerate for at least 3 hours. For best results, mix the oats together before you go to bed and refrigerate overnight. Once you wake up in the morning, breakfast will be ready to go.