I am still on my overnight oatmeal kick–I’ve eaten it for breakfast every morning this week.
In fact, I like it so much that the thought of eating warm oatmeal is now unpalatable to me. (Who knew it was so much better cold?!)
Having exhausted my supply of cheap mangoes, I’ve moved onto other fruits, like blackberries. Which I used in this delicious Blackberry Overnight Oatmeal recipe!
How to Make Overnight Oatmeal
- Combine 1/2 cup of vanilla soymilk (or any other kind of vanilla milk you like), 1/2 cup of rolled oats, and 1/2 cup of fresh blackberries.
- Stir ingredients all together and put them in the fridge in a resealable container overnight.
- In the morning, stir again and add additional milk (if you want a thinner oatmeal) and your sweetener of choice, if needed.
Tips & Tricks
You can use any variety of milk that you like for this recipe, and it will work just the same. I used vanilla-flavored soy milk. But almond milk or oat milk are also great choices.
If you like your oatmeal a bit sweeter, add some agave syrup, honey, or brown sugar in the morning.
Feel free to swap the blackberries for other berries of your choice. Try strawberries or blueberries – whatever is in season!
More Overnight Oatmeal Recipes
If you love this overnight oatmeal, be sure to check out these recipes:
- Coconut Mango Overnight Oatmeal (my fave!)
- Ginger Peach Overnight Oatmeal
- Cherry Overnight Oatmeal
- Cocoa Nib and Pomegranate Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk or other dairy free milk, plus extra if desired
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- agave syrup or honey, if desired
Instructions
- Mix together the vanilla soymilk, rolled oats, and blackberries. Stir them all together and put them in the fridge in a resealable container overnight.
- In the morning, stir again and add additional milk (if you want a thinner oatmeal) and your sweetener of choice, if needed.
33 Comments
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
April 20, 2012 at 9:04 amYou had me hook, line, and sinker with that oatmeal!
Kiersten
April 20, 2012 at 12:56 pmI think I’m going to start a second blog just for overnight oatmeal. 😉
ashlee
April 22, 2014 at 9:40 amWould it work to add vanilla if I am using unsweetened coconut/almond milk?
How much would you add? I have paste or extract..
Kiersten Frase
April 23, 2014 at 8:48 pmThat should work! I haven’t tried it myself, so I’m not sure of an exact amount. I’d add a small amount, taste it, and add more if needed.
Kim of Mo'Betta
April 20, 2012 at 3:27 pmThe blog ‘facelift’ looks great, my blog definitely needs a new look, but I just haven’t had time! I also need to start making overnight oats again….thanks for the reminder 🙂
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:32 amThank you! I’m constantly redesigning my blog–someone needs to stop me. And yes, make overnight oats! 😀
Racine
April 20, 2012 at 6:53 pmHello! Try this!
1 Cup oats
2 Cups water
1/2 Cup raisins
1 mashed banana
optional a few pieces of chopped apple
Soak the oats overnight with the apples and
add raisins and banana in the morning. You can eat this raw or simmer it for 20-30 minutes. <3
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:27 amSounds good–thanks for the tip! I’ve made overnight oats with banana slices before, but not mashed. I bet it’s more banana-y that way…
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook
April 20, 2012 at 7:03 pmThat oatmeal looks so good, no fuss, I love that it’s overnight and easy! Good eating this week. Have to try the zucchini!
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:25 amThank you! And yes, the zucchini is very good–it’s a nice, easy side dish.
Ree
April 20, 2012 at 8:38 pmI’ve been enjoying the overnight oatmeal daily. Thanks for the great and easy recipe!
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:23 amMe too. It’s easy, healthy, and filling–you can’t do much better than that for breakfast!
Brenda Williams
April 20, 2012 at 10:01 pmThe soup looks really good…I love soups. Of course, everything else looks yummy too. You are amazing with the ideas that you create.
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:22 amThank you! I’ve been having soup for lunch all the time lately. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before I get tired of it, but it hasn’t happened yet. 😉
Lisa Marie @ MidwestVeg
April 21, 2012 at 2:20 amYour overnight oats look so good! I tried making some with steel-cut oats, but they were still very hard in the morning. Not at all what I was expecting. Do the rolled oats soften up more? I’d really love to try this with some blueberries and almond milk.
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:14 amYes, I did that too! The Kitchn had an overnight steel-cut oats recipe, but I thought it was awful. I have TMJ and my jaw hurt from trying to eat them for the rest of the day! The rolled oats soften up much more–try making it again with those & I think you’ll be happier with the results.
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen
April 21, 2012 at 3:14 amThat deconstructed zucchini….oh my my my . Mouth is watering….
Kiersten
April 21, 2012 at 8:08 amIt is good, and what makes it even better is that it’s so easy. 🙂
CulinarilyCourtney
April 21, 2012 at 6:57 pmOooh, that soup looks fabulous–very refreshing!
Kiersten
April 23, 2012 at 9:15 amYeah, I put lots of extra cilantro in there, so between that & the basil, it was very herb-y. 🙂
Jennifer
April 22, 2012 at 12:05 pmwow, that oatmeal sounds devine!
Lolo
April 22, 2012 at 4:01 pmI am going to have to try the vanilla blackberry overnight oatmeal!!
Kiersten
April 23, 2012 at 9:08 amI hope you like it if you make it! Overnight oatmeal is the best!
Stefani
April 22, 2012 at 6:32 pmYour pictures are making me hungry.
Kiersten
April 23, 2012 at 9:07 amIs that good or bad? 😉
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom
April 22, 2012 at 8:51 pmYour deconstructed zucchini looks way healthier than the breaded varieties!
Kiersten
April 23, 2012 at 9:07 amYup, it’s a lot lighter. When my mom made baked breaded zucchini, she would put a pat of butter on each zucchini slice (!)–this has a tablespoon of oil in the whole recipe!
Anne
April 22, 2012 at 10:21 pmInteresting, overnight oatmeal has been on my list of things to try for a while, I will have to try it this week.
Kiersten
April 23, 2012 at 9:06 amI think you’ll like it–it’s a great way to get a good, filling breakfast during the morning rush!
Connie
April 23, 2012 at 4:08 pmI just can’t wrap my head around cold oatmeal. I love hot oatmeal and eat it almost every day…but cold?!?
Kiersten
April 24, 2012 at 8:25 amHa! I said the same thing before trying this–the first few times I made overnight oats, I heated them in the microwave. But then I tried a spoonful of them cold & was converted. 🙂
Stephanie @ henry happened
April 23, 2012 at 10:21 pmI’ve got to get on this oatmeal trend. I make it lots for the kiddos – and wouldn’t you know they scarf it down when I add a little brown sugar. But I made the mistake of adding blueberries and letting them eat it on the couch – BAD IDEA.
Kiersten
April 24, 2012 at 8:11 amHa! Next time you need to make it with bananas–those clean up nicely. 😉