Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats is a practical, budget-conscious recipe made with familiar UK supermarket ingredients. It offers a flexible way to combine satisfying food with everyday meal planning, without promising weight-loss results.
Serves: 2 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: Overnight chilling
Ingredients
- 80g porridge oats
- 200g plain Greek-style yoghurt
- 150ml milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 100g frozen berries
- 1 tsp chia seeds optional
- vanilla extract optional
Method
- Mix oats, yoghurt, milk and cocoa until combined.
- Divide between two covered containers and top with berries and optional chia.
- Refrigerate overnight, stir and loosen with a splash of milk if needed.
Budget-friendly tips
Frozen berries are convenient and reduce waste; follow any pack instructions requiring cooking.
Serving and storage
Adjust accompaniments and portions to suit your household. Cool cooked leftovers promptly, refrigerate within two hours and reheat only once until steaming hot throughout. For uncooked dairy or fish dishes, keep refrigerated and follow packaging storage instructions.
Frequently asked question
Do I need protein powder?
No. The recipe uses yoghurt and oats instead.
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Nutrition values depend on brands and portion sizes; no unverified calorie figures are provided.
Chocolate for breakfast, without protein powder
Whisk cocoa into the yoghurt and milk first to avoid dry lumps. Oats thicken overnight, so loosen with milk before eating if preferred.
Serving suggestions
Use berries according to their pack instructions: some frozen berries must be cooked before eating. Keep overnight oats refrigerated.
Ingredient swaps and make-ahead advice
Supermarket own-brand ingredients are suitable. Where you change a main ingredient, the flavour, cooking time and nutritional estimate may change. Follow food-pack storage guidance and keep chilled ingredients refrigerated.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Approximate values calculated from typical UK supermarket ingredient composition and the quantities listed above, divided into the stated number of servings. These are planning estimates, not laboratory-tested figures; brands, drained weights, vegetable sizes and optional ingredients affect the result. Accompaniments are excluded.
| Energy | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Allergen note: Contains milk; check oats for gluten cross-contact if needed. Always check the specific ingredient packaging.
More questions about this recipe
Can I skip chia seeds?
Yes. They are optional and the oats will still thicken in the fridge.
Making this part of a balanced week
No single meal guarantees weight loss. Consider your overall dietary pattern, hunger, activity and individual needs. For more low-cost inspiration, browse our budget family meals guide and use the free family meal planner.