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Busy mornings call for breakfasts that practically make themselves — and these No-Cook Oat and Raspberry Breakfast Pots do exactly that. There’s no hob, no oven, and no early alarm needed. Just layer everything into a jar or glass the night before, pop it in the fridge, and by morning you’ve got a creamy, fruity breakfast (or snack) ready to go.
It’s a lovely one to get older kids making themselves too, since there’s nothing to cook and nothing sharp involved.
Oats are a great source of fibre, and this pot also brings in vitamin C and manganese from the berries and yoghurt, making it a nutritious way to start the day. It works just as well as a mid-morning or after-school snack.
This recipe serves 1 person — simply multiply the ingredients for extra portions.
Ingredients
- Oats
- Frozen berries (raspberries work beautifully, but any frozen berries are fine)
- Water
- Yoghurt — regular, frozen, or soy yoghurt. Natural and unsweetened is best if you have it
Method
1. Spoon 3 dessert spoons (approx. 27g) of dried rolled oats into your jar or glass.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of water.
3. Add approximately 10 frozen berries.
4. Top with yoghurt and leave in the fridge overnight for the best result — the berries will soften and melt into the oats as they sit.
5. Enjoy!
Tips for Parents
- Use any small, lidded jar or glass you have to hand — this is a great way to reuse an empty jam jar.
- Swap in whatever frozen berries you have in the freezer if raspberries aren’t available.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plain soy or plant-based yoghurt instead of regular yoghurt.
- Make a few pots at once on a Sunday night so breakfast is sorted for a few mornings in a row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this the night before?
Yes — in fact, that’s the best way to make it. Leaving the pot in the fridge overnight gives the oats and frozen berries time to soften together, so the texture is much nicer by morning.
Do I have to use frozen berries?
Frozen berries work particularly well here because they slowly defrost overnight, releasing their juice into the oats. Fresh berries can be used too, though the texture will be slightly different.
Is this recipe dairy-free?
It can be — simply use a soy or other plant-based yoghurt instead of regular yoghurt.
How long will it keep in the fridge?
It’s best enjoyed the next morning while the oats and yoghurt are fresh and creamy.
Can kids make this themselves?
Yes — there’s no cooking involved, so it’s a lovely first recipe for children to prepare with a little supervision measuring the oats and water.
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