Breakfast / Creamy · Berry bright · Make ahead
Berry Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
Creamy cinnamon oats with Greek yogurt, berries, and a little honey. Mix two portions tonight for an easy breakfast tomorrow.
From Oren Keithley · Personal training & nutrition support · Overland Park, KS
Hands-on prep
10 min
Chilling
4 hr
Makes
2 servings
Let’s make it.
Ingredients
The oat base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk, plus a splash to loosen before serving
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
To finish
- 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional
Method
- 1
Mix the base
Stir the oats, yogurt, milk, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl. Scrape the bottom so there are no dry pockets of oats.
- 2
Add the berries
Divide between two lidded containers and fold half the berries into each. Frozen berries can go in directly; they will soften as the oats chill.
- 3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The oats should soften and the mixture should thicken.
- 4
Finish and serve
Stir each portion and add a splash of milk if you prefer a looser texture. Add the walnuts just before eating, if using, so they keep their crunch.
Make it work in your kitchen
- Use rolled oats for a softer overnight texture; steel-cut oats need a different preparation.
- For a brighter bowl, add a little lemon zest with the berries.
- Start with the listed milk, then adjust after chilling. Different yogurts and oats absorb liquid differently.
- Keep refrigerated and use clean, covered containers. This recipe makes two portions so you can prepare the next breakfast without a large batch.
Times are approximate; equipment, ingredient temperature, and portion size affect cooking. For chicken and fish, use a food thermometer. See safe cooking temperatures and safe preparation and storage guidance.
Food + your training week
A meal is one part of the routine.
A breakfast you can prepare ahead can make an early training day easier to organize. This bowl brings together oats, yogurt, and fruit; the portion and timing should fit your appetite and schedule. It is a meal idea, not a requirement to eat immediately before a workout.
Oren Keithley is a personal trainer based in Overland Park, Kansas. Get help building strength and consistent habits through in-person, live virtual, or online training. Every training option includes self-paced workout and nutrition plans, OK Fit tracking, and check-ins and messaging.