It’s summertime and I’m enjoying all the fresh berries! Berries are one of the best fruits to keep in your meal plan. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and are high in fiber! I love throwing them into my greek yogurt, over a salad, on vanilla ice cream or simply eating them plain! That’s why there was no question, I absolutely had to do a very berry healthy overnight oats.
It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is something I firmly believe in, it’s the one meal I can never skip! It’s also the best way to start your day off on the right foot. This oatmeal is one of the healthier recipes I’ve done, perfect for a great morning start!
Let me break it down for you…
The sugar in the berries breakdown after soaking overnight giving a natural sweetness. You can totally eat this with just the berries but I like to add a little drizzle of honey, it gives a subtle floral taste. I use Windy City Acres Farm Honey, it’s locally harvested, raw, all natural and organic. It feels good when I can feed my family on wholesome ingredients and it’s a bonus to support local businesses!
Picture Perfect
It’s no secret I love a beautiful picture of food, this berry oatmeal makes it easy. Vibrant reds and pinks from the strawberries and raspberries pop off the deep purple blackberries in the most perfect way. Once you see it you have to have it! Good thing it’s super easy to make with just 7 ingredients, and only 2 require slicing it takes no time!
Finishing Touch
I top this one off with slivered almonds, a great source of protein! Almonds have that warm nutty flavor that pairs well with fresh fruit and offers a crunchy texture in each bite!
Tips:
Leave it cold! If you’ve tried some of my other overnight oats, you know I also love them warmed up. This is the only one I say no, leave it cold! The berries are so juicy and keep their plump figure when left cold!
More please! Looking for more protein? I got you! Swirl in a 1-2 tablespoons of plain nonfat greek yogurt, it’s tangy, creamy and all you need after a morning workout!
Last minute! I prefer to add the raspberries and almonds in right before serving. This way the raspberries keep their luscious structure and the almonds stay crunchy without soaking up all of the milk.
Make it less points! I’m a big fan of Weight Watchers, it’s been a huge help in my post baby weight loss. Freestyle points have made dieting a thing of the past! This recipe is the perfect candidate for a WW breakfast. I typically like to spend my points more in the evening so sometimes I will renovate recipes to cut down points. Especially if I know we’ll be going out to dinner that night or I’m picturing a glass of wine in my future! The original comes in at 6SP, You can drop this down to 3SP.
Here’s how: Leave out the honey and almonds and make your liquid 1/4 cup almond milk and ¼ cup water. I’ve found this recipe still hits the spot when I need to save my points for later!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup blackberries, halved
- 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raspberries
Instructions
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In a small mason jar add oats, almond milk, blackberries strawberries and honey, stir
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Cover tightly and leave overnight
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When ready to serve add in raspberries and almonds
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Store in refrigerator up to 2 days for best taste
Nutrition: Yield: 1 servings, Serving Size: 1 Mason Jar
Amount Per Serving: 6SP, Calories: 212, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 68mg, Total Carbohydrate: 35g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 11g, Protein: 6g
