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Berry Kefir Overnight Oats are a flexible and easy make-ahead breakfast option! Full of protein, probiotics and fiber, overnight oats with kefir just need minutes to blend, and a few hours to sit in the fridge for an easy on-the-go meal or snack!

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Overnight oats are some of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes that are ready to take out the door. I love cottage cheese overnight oats and lemon blueberry overnight oats but overnight oats with kefir are a little different.

Kefir overnight oats have been the shortcut to my drinking more kefir. I just don’t love the sour taste of kefir, but it has so many health benefits.

I’ve also found that flavored kefir helps for drinking. You can make these kefir overnight oats with plain kefir, or your favorite flavor!

As a Registered Dietitian and mom, I’m fully onboard with everyone improving and maintaining a good and diverse gut or microbiome.

Kefir is great for that because fermentation is good for the gut! Plus, chia seeds for toddlers offer a slew of other nutrition benefits.

My kids love drinking it (something about kids and sour flavors?), but me personally, it’s not my favorite. But with them drinking it, I don’t have to stress over probiotic supplements because they’re getting a natural source.

While I can add plain or flavored kefir to smoothies, I decided to try it in these kefir chia overnight oats.

The result was a creaminess like yogurt, and not at all sour. Ands something I can actually look forward to!

Take my word for it that spending minutes putting these together the night before in your overnight oats jars can make your morning delicious and hands off.

Why You’ll Love Berry Kefir Overnight Oats

• Fiber-rich – Thanks to the chia seeds and fruits of choice, these kefir chia overnight oats can be a great fiber-rich recipe to start the day.
• Easy to modify – Use your favorite fruit (fresh, canned or frozen) to personalize this no-cook breakfast option.
• Good source of protein – Kefir does contain protein (like milk and yogurt), and the chia seeds also add a little, too. You can increase the amount of protein by using dairy milk or soy milk, and either adding collagen or protein powder as well.
• Hands off breakfast– The best part about this overnight oats recipe with kefir is that it’s ready when you wake up! Spend 5 minutes mixing everything the night before (in these glasses), cover them, and then you have a done-for-you breakfast in the morning.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make easy kefir overnight oats.

• oats – Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you are gluten-free
• kefir – Plain or flavored, whichever you prefer!
• milk – Use your preferred milk of choice. Dairy milk or soy milk will give you more protein.
• honey – optional, but I find a little sweetener helps the palate. Brown sugar or maple syrup also work.
• chia seeds – You can also substitute flax seeds or even hemp seeds if you’d like.
• berries or fruit of choice – Mixing the fruit options is my favorite part about making overnight oats with kefir – they are so versatile!

Varieties

You can make several varieties of kefir overnight oats, depending on what flavors you have at home or have access to at the grocery store.

You can also mix up your add-in’s with different seasonal fruits, granola, or even nuts and seeds. I love pumpkin seeds in my overnight oats with kefir!

You could also add collagen or vanilla or chocolate protein powder to increase the protein content and add flavor. Or, if using plain kefir, use a protein powder variety, like cookies ‘n cream powder!

How to Make Overnight Oats with Kefir

There are no extravagant steps needed for this overnight oats recipe. Simply mix all of your ingredients in a tupperware or overnight oats jars or containers (I like these containers).

If you’d like to add protein powder, you can do so here. If doing so, I recommend blending it in ahead of time, or mixing it well.

While it is not necessary, you can pulse your oats in a blender beforehand to break them down a bit more. I rarely do this but it is an option.

Cover and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight. You can either add the fruit on top before storing in the fridge, or wait until after the oats have solidified.

You can also add any additional toppings, like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, cocoa nibs, etc.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips that I recommend for the best outcome.

• If mixing protein powder into your kefir overnight oats, blend well with a blender or even a frother. You want it blended well in there so it’s not doughy or powdery. It’s a great post workout option with extra protein.
• Give it a stir before adding it to the fridge to solidify, so the chia seeds are dispersed.

Servings 2

Easy Fruity Kefir Overnight Oats

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

These Berry Kefir Overnight Oats are a flexible and easy make ahead breakfast option! Full of protein, probiotics and fiber, overnight oats with kefir just need minutes to blend, and a few hours to sit in the fridge for an easy on-the-go meal or snack!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Resting/Sitting Time 4 hours hrs

Ingredients  

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• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1.25 cups kefir, plain
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup fruit of choice*

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Instructions 

1. Mix all ingredients into a tupperware or jar and gently stir.
2. Cover and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.

Notes

*You can either add the fruit on top before storing in the fridge, or wait until after the oats have solidified. 

Equipment

overnight oats jars

chia seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 2Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 10gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 3mg

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