If you want all the flavours of Christmas but for breakfast, these Christmas Overnight Oats are the recipe for you. A great one to put together on Christmas Eve and serve as a healthy (and easy) breakfast on Christmas morning. 

You can serve with any toppings you like.  Any fresh fruit works well, but I really like orange slices and some pomegranate seeds as the colours are really bright and festive.

How to save time with Christmas food preparation

With everything else to do at Christmas then it is great to have a few things you can prepare in advance. Prep some of your veggies the day before so it’s one less thing to worry about. Also if you are making my wellington, you can prepare the filling the day before to save time too.

For breakfast, these overnight oats are the perfect make ahead dish that really only takes minutes to prepare.

You can mix it together the night (or a day to two) before, store in the fridge and have breakfast all ready and waiting on Christmas morning. 

You can either have one big bowlful where everyone can help themselves, or you can jar them up into individual portions. Up to you.

What are the ingredients for these Christmas Overnight Oats

• Oats
• Flaked or chopped almonds 
• Mixed spice or pumpkin spice
• Ground linseeds (flax)
• Chia seeds
• Sea salt 
• Raisins (or cranberries)
• Orange
• Apple
• Almond or soya milk

Oats

Packed with soluble fibre, oats provide complex carbohydrates to keep your energy from flagging. They also contain micronutrients like magnesium, iron, and manganese. 

Flaked or chopped almonds 

They are a fantastic source of healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated fats. Almonds are also a good source of protein, making these oats more filling. They’re also rich in vitamin E.

Mixed spice or pumpkin spice

The mixed spice is a UK blend that is in the shops a lot over Christmas and is a mix of cinnamon and other festive spices.  If you can’t get hold of this, sub for something like a pumpkin spice or just with cinnamon.

Ground linseeds (flax) and chia seeds

These are both great for upping the nutrition of the oats. They are particularly high in omega 3 fatty acids and add a little more protein and fibre to this breakfast.

Raisins (or cranberries)

You can’t have Christmas cake without fruit. I love the subtle sweetness they bring to this breakfast recipe. Cranberries work well too.

Orange and apple

Both are great sources of fibre and are high in vitamin C too. They both add a really festive flavour to the finished recipe.

Almond or soya milk

You can use either. Soya is higher in protein, but try and buy organic, if you can. Almond works really well in terms of the flavour, especially if you don’t use almond extract.

How to store overnight oats

The prepared oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.

For best results, add toppings (e.g., nuts, seeds, fresh fruit) right before eating to keep them as fresh as possible.

Overnight oats are not a good choice for freezing, as the texture will change when thawed.

Recipe Tips

I always add chia and flax to my overnight oats (and my porridges).  They are great for gut health and great for omega 3s.  If you don’t have both, just use one but try and not skip them.

I add a bit of almond extract as I like the taste, but this is entirely optional.

I use porridge oats for this recipe as they soak quicker, but really any oats will work.

In the morning, you may want to add a little more milk depending how thick the mixture is – this will really depend on which oats you use.

I use almond milk in this recipe as it adds to the almond flavour from the extract, but any non-dairy milk will work.

If you enjoyed these Christmas Overnight Oats, why not try these other breakfast options:

Christmas Granola

Cherry Chia Puddings

Matcha Chia Puddings

Snickers Chia Oat Puddings

High Protein Gingerbread Smoothie

Christmas Overnight Oats

Helen Ridgeway Helen Ridgeway

With all the flavours of Christmas, these festive overnight oats are a great option. Prep them on Christmas Eve so you can have a healthy breakfast on Christmas morning. With all the rushing around and cooking at this time of year, they’re a great recipe that takes minutes, and is one less thing to worry about on Christmas Day!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

chill time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 6

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

 

Ingredients for the oats:

• 2 cups rolled oats (200g)
• ½ cup flaked almonds (40g)
• 2 tsp mixed spice (or pumpkin spice)
• 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• Pinch sea salt
• ⅓ cup raisins or dried cranberries (70g)
• Zest & juice of an orange
• 1 apple grated
• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk (750ml)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
• ½ tsp almond extract optional

Optional toppings:

• Chopped nuts and pomegranate
• Dairy free yoghurt

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Leave to set overnight or for at least an hour.
• Serve with a spoonful of yoghurt, orange slices, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds or nuts.

Notes

• The nutritional information is based upon 6 portions and does not include any additional toppings.
• I use almond milk in this recipe as it adds to the almond flavour from the extract, but any non-dairy milk will work.
• In the morning, you may want to add a little more milk depending how thick the mixture is – this will really depend on which oats you use and your preferred texture.
• They are naturally sweet from the orange and raisins but if preferred, add a drizzle of maple syrup to the mixture. 

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28.3gProtein: 9.8gFat: 13.2gSaturated Fat: 1.1gFiber: 10.1g

Keyword Christmas, overnight oats

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