Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit

These Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit are creamy, filling, and perfect for an easy make-ahead breakfast. Made with rolled oats, plant-based milk, and frozen berries (no thawing necessary!), the oats soak overnight and turn into a thick, creamy breakfast you can enjoy straight from the fridge or warmed up.

Made with simple ingredients, these overnight oats are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite frozen fruits like berries, mango, or peaches.

It's a delicious way to enjoy fruit that isn't in season and make the most of what you already have in the freezer.

Make a batch at the start of the week and store it in jars for a quick grab-and-go breakfast every morning.

This recipe has been updated with improved instructions, helpful tips, and minor ingredient adjustments.

Ingredients

These frozen berry overnight oats are made with just seven simple ingredients and are the perfect meal prepped breakfast.

Creamy, easy to customize, and ready to grab on busy mornings, they make starting the day a little easier!

Old-Fashioned Oats: Rolled oats soften perfectly overnight without becoming mushy. Quick oats turn too soft.

Chia Seeds: When soaked, chia seeds absorb liquid and become gel-like, helping the oats thicken overnight and become super creamy!

Plant-Based Milk and Yogurt: Almond, oat, soy milk, or coconut milk all work great. I'd recommend using unsweetened for both so you can control the sweetness with maple syrup.

Frozen Fruit: Use whatever you have in the freezer! My favorite is frozen mixed berries but you can use strawberries, peaches, mango, or a blend.

See recipe card for quantities.

Helpful Equipment

One of the best things about these berry packed overnight oats is how easy they are to make. Jars come in handy for prepping individual servings and storing in the fridge.

I recommend a jar like these 10oz and 16oz containers with lids.

How to Make This Recipe

With just a few easy steps, you'll have a creamy, filling breakfast ready to grab straight from the fridge each morning!

The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Add the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, vegan yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt into a jar.

Step 2: Stir to combine, then pour in the plant-based milk and stir again until everything is well mixed.

Step 3: Top the mixture with the frozen fruit. Do not stir.

Step 4: Seal the jar tightly and place it in the fridge overnight, or for at least 6 hours.

Step 5: The next morning, remove the lid and give the oats a good stir to incorporate the thawed fruit.

Note: Add the frozen fruit straight to the top of the oats. It thaws as the oats soften and thicken without making them too watery.

Substitutions & Variations

Rolled Oats: Quick oats can work, but the texture can get a little soggy the longer they sit.

Sweetener: You can replace the maple syrup with agave syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar. Adjust the amount to taste.

Plant-Based Milk: Almond, oat, soy, or any plant-based milk will work.

Frozen Fruit: Frozen blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, mixed berries, mango, peaches, or even pineapple. You can mix and match based on what you have in the freezer.

If you're also skipping chia seeds or yogurt, check out my Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds or these creamy Overnight Oats Without Yogurt for alternatives.

Using just water? My Overnight Oats With Water recipe is a simple, no-milk version that's perfect for meal prep.

Topping Ideas

One of the best things about these frozen fruit overnight oats is how easy it is to customize with toppings!

Fresh fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or banana slices are great toppings.

Cooked fruit: Caramelized bananas, stewed berries, apples or pears.

Jam: A dollop of jam is delicious on this frozen fruit oatmeal combo!

Nut butter: Drizzle peanut, almond, or cashew butter.

Add a crunch: Blueberry granola or chopped nuts add a nice crunch.

Mix and match to create your favorite combination. Toppings are optional, but they take your overnight oats to the next level!

Tips & Tricks

Don't stir in the frozen fruit too soon: Mixing in frozen fruit before the overnight oats have time to soak can make it watery.

Stir in the morning: Give the oats a quick stir before eating to evenly distribute the fruit and any extra liquid.

Use seasonal or frozen fruit: Frozen fruit works year-round, but fresh fruit can be used when in season for extra flavor.

Start with a little sweetener: Begin with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and adjust to your taste.

Cover and chill: You can get away with soaking for as little as 3 hours but overnight is best.

Adjust the consistency: If the oats are too thick, add a splash of plant-based milk. If they're too thin, allow them to soak a little longer.

Prep several jars at once: Overnight oats store well, so make multiple servings at once for a few days of breakfasts.

Storage

Overnight oats will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight jar or container in the fridge.

This recipe makes two large servings or four smaller snack-sized portions.

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