As the weather heats up but school keeps going, you probably don’t have the time or desire to cook a hot breakfast. With summer fast approaching, I find myself waking up with a craving for something cold, fruity, and nourishing—but also something I can grab quickly as I race off to class.
Overnight oats are the perfect healthy breakfast that packs a nutritional punch, and are great for warmer weather, as they are eaten cold. This recipe has it all—filling fiber from the oats, antioxidants from the fruit, and protein and healthy fats from the almond butter.
Don’t skip the most important meal of the day. Just whip up this quick summer fruit-filled breakfast recipe the night before and voila. You’ll be celebrating summer and getting a healthy, quick meal in no time at all.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Overnight
Total Time: 8+ hours
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
Mason jar or sealable containter
1/3 cup rolled oats (gluten free if necessary)
1/3 cup almond milk (or soymilk, coconut milk… you name it)
2 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 nectarine
Frozen or fresh berries
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Almond butter
Photo by Maggie Harriman
Directions:
1. Add oats, chia seeds, and coconut to your jar.
Photo by Maggie Harriman
2. Then add chopped nectarine and berries to your jar.
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3. Cover your oats and fruit with almond milk, mix it all together, and add almond butter on top.
Photo by Maggie Harriman
4. Store your oats in the fridge. The oats and chia seeds will soak up the liquid and flavor from the almond milk and fruit.
Photo by Maggie Harriman
5. Enjoy your breakfast the next morning!
For more overnight oats and summer breakfast ideas, check out these recipes: