Raspberry Overnight Oats
Here are 2 ways to make raspberry overnight oats! Choose from a lemon, vanilla, greek yogurt combination or a vegan chocolate version. Both are easy, delicious, and healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas.
Before I started working from home, overnight oats were my go-to breakfast of choice for YEARS! They’re so quick to prepare the night before and then you have a delicious, balanced meal to grab from your fridge in the morning.
I love switching up the flavour combinations to prevent boredom, so today I’m sharing 2 versions of overnight oats with raspberries. Feel free to make one or the other, or perhaps prep both so you can have 2 different options during the week!
As a dietitian, I’m happy to share that this recipe is PACKED with fiber – oats, raspberries, and chia seeds are all incredible sources. If you’re looking to get more gut-friendly fiber in, this one is for you 🙂
Want more inspiration for cooking with oats? Check out my roundup of 25+ easy, healthy recipes using oats for more ideas!
Ingredients Needed
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for both raspberry overnight oats recipes:
- rolled oats
- raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- chia seeds
- almond milk (or other milk of choice)
- maple syrup (or honey)
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
For lemon yogurt flavour:
- plain greek yogurt
- lemon zest
- fresh mint
For chocolate flavour:
- raw cacao powder (unsweetened cocoa powder would work too)
Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
Recipe Modifications & Ingredient Swaps
- For a vegan option, simply swap the greek yogurt with a plain vegan yogurt. Choose one that’s thick and creamy, and low on added sugars. Do note that this will lower the protein content of this recipe.
- I used unsweetened almond milk for this recipe, but feel free to use any milk or plant-based milk alternative that you enjoy!
- While oats are naturally gluten-free, if you’re on a strict gluten-free diet you will need to ensure that you use certified gluten-free oats for this recipe.
Additional Topping Ideas
- This recipe tastes so good with a scoop of almond or peanut butter. This is a great addition if you want to add a bit more healthy fat and protein to this meal.
- These would both taste amazing with additional fruit toppings, like sliced bananas or strawberries.
- Shredded coconut flakes would work great on both, too!
How Long Do Overnight Oats Keep?
Overnight oats will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
This makes them a perfect breakfast meal prep option – just make a large batch, and you have a healthy breakfast ready for the week!
Raspberry Nutrition Benefits
Raspberries are high in dietary fiber, packing in about 8 grams of fiber in a 1 cup serving.
This red berry is also a source of many micronutrients, including:
- vitamin C (1 cup provides more than half of the daily recommended intake!)
- manganese
- vitamin K
- vitamin E
- iron
- magnesium
- potassium
Like other berries, raspberries are rich in antioxidants that help your body’s cells fight oxidative stress.
Oat Nutrition Benefits
Rolled oats are an excellent source of soluble fibre, which helps to slow digestion, lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar control, regulate bowel movements, and promote the growth of good gut bacteria.
Oats are also an excellent source of micronutrients, like:
- manganese
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- copper
- iron
- zinc
- B-vitamins
On the macronutrient side, oats are a source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein!
More Overnight Oat Recipes
- Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Mango Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
- Overnight Oats With Frozen Fruit
- Grated Apple Bircher Muesli
- Blood Orange Bircher Muesli
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Get the Recipe: Raspberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Lemon Vanilla Greek Yogurt Flavour:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (benefits of Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 a lemon, zest only
- 1-2 Tbsp almond or peanut butter (unsweetened)
- Optional: fresh mint, to garnish
Chocolate Flavour:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1-2 Tbsp almond or peanut butter (unsweetened)
Instructions
- LEMON YOGURT: mix dry ingredients (oats, chia seeds, cinnamon) in a jar or container. Add greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir everything together until well-combined. Top with raspberries and lemon zest. Cover + refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Top with fresh mint and nut butter. Stir together + enjoy!
- CHOCOLATE: mix dry ingredients (oats, chia seeds, cacao powder, cinnamon) in a jar or container. Add milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir everything together until well-combined. Top with raspberries. Cover + refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Add a scoop of nut butter. Stir together + enjoy!
Notes
- Overnight oats will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- This makes them a perfect breakfast meal prep option – just make a large batch, and you have a healthy breakfast ready for the week!
- For a vegan option of the lemon yogurt flavour, simply swap the greek yogurt with a plain vegan greek-style yogurt. Choose one that’s thick and creamy, and low on added sugars. Do note that this will lower the protein content of this recipe, but you could combat this by using soy milk!
- I used unsweetened almond milk for this recipe, but feel free to use any milk or plant-based milk alternative that you enjoy.
- While oats are naturally gluten-free, if you’re on a strict gluten-free diet you will need to ensure that you use certified gluten-free oats for this recipe.
- These would both taste amazing with additional fruit toppings, like sliced bananas or strawberries.
- Shredded coconut flakes would be another lovely topping addition!
- The nut butter can be left out, if desired. That said, it tastes lovely and adds some extra protein and healthy fat to make this breakfast even more satisfying!
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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4 Comments on “Raspberry Overnight Oats”
Hi Carrie,
Before I try this, I thought I should ask about uncooked oats since I have an ileostomy? I usually cook oats, add cinnamon and blueberries and bananas with milk. Can‘t eat seeds at all.
Will overnight oats be soft enough to move through my stoma?
Thanks! Claire
Hi Claire! Thank you so much for your question!
Even though the oats are not cooked with heat, when you soak them in liquids overnight it actually softens them up to pretty much the same texture as cooked! So they are just as soft :). You can also leave out the chia seeds, but do note that they also absorb liquid so you may want to add a touch more oats or lessen the amount of liquids slightly.
If you regularly eat cooked oats, these *should* be ok. That said, I can’t give personalized nutrition/health advice over the internet! If you’re hesitant, I would double check with your GI doctor or RD if possible.
I have plenty of cooked oat recipes as well, if you’d prefer. You can find them all in this oat roundup!! I hope that helps!
Out of the two overnight oats recipes, both being excellent in every way, my preference was the raspberry one! I continue to use many of your recipes, however there are so very many wonderful ones that I feel a little swamped at times! PLease keep them coming! any thanks, Paul
Hi Paul! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review – it’s very much appreciated. So happy to hear you enjoyed these overnight oats, and love that you’ve been using many of my recipes! If it’s helpful, you can always search my recipe index by ingredient. So if there’s something in season, or something you feel like…or maybe you’ve got some of X ingredient to use up, you may find a recipe that inspires you 🙂