Last updated on March 31st, 2024 at 09:41 am
Good morning! It’s been a tough last ten days for me as I am on a thirty day no junk food challenge with my momma here in the USA but at the same time I have come up with some amazing healthy recipes along the way. I can’t wait to share them with you over the next few weeks. They are healthy, and convenient meals so we can keep up with our busy lives while steering clear of those extra pounds. I still have some treats to share too, don’t worry, although I am relying heavily on my Dad and kids to tell me how they taste as I won’t be having any. I know, talk about torture. But I am excited to share this recipe with you that has so many combinations I couldn’t possibly list them all but here is my favorite combination so far. 
There is nothing better than waking up having your coffee and your breakfast made for you. I love this recipe in jars because you can have your week’s worth of breakfast all made up for you with various combinations. No one wants to eat the same breakfast every day. Whether you follow my bananas, blueberries with honey and coconut combination or go for one of my substitutes below, your options are endless. Each morning, you could be greeted with a different combination just omit things you may not like.
I absolutely love large coconut flakes but you could use grated coconut too. I think it adds flavor while also adding texture but if you hate coconut omit it. You could use lemon zest on your blueberries, be naughty and grate chocolate on your strawberries, add peanut butter to your bananas, eat pineapple with kiwi, or maple syrup on top of a layer of apricots. Long story short…throw what you want on this and create your own amazing overnight breakfast oatmeal in a jar. 
This ties well into the diet plan my momma and I are doing this week. For our thirty day no junk challenge we do a different diet plan each week to help us along the way and make sure we don’t get sick of eating the same thing every day. I have many recipes I have made up from a long list of foods that are great for you. I am really trying to change my bad habits of over eating goodies and too much sugar in my diet. I can’t wait to share with all of you the results. This recipe is so easy to make as all my recipes are and family friendly.
Breakfast Oatmeal in a Jar
Ingredients
- One jar
- 1/3 cup of steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup of Non-fat Greek Yogurt
- half a large banana sliced
- 1/3 cup of blueberries
- 2 tbsp diced walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup of coconut grated or shavings
- 1 tbsp of honey or vanilla extract or cinnamon depending on the flavor you like or omit
Instructions
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Layer oats at the bottom of the jar
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Pour almond milk on top
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Add greek yogurt for your next layer
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These three ingredients are your base and you can now add whatever you desire
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I layered bananas then blueberries
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Drizzled honey on top of fruit (you can put your cinnamon or vanilla here instead)
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Topped with coconut shavings and walnuts
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Put lid on it and pop it in the fridge overnight
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In the morning you can eat it straight from the jar cold or pour into a bowl and heat
Recipe Notes
You can literally make thousands of combinations, for a more sweeter breakfast use raspberries or strawberries…why not try pineapple with coconut for a tropical vibe. Would love to hear what you come up with.
SUBSTITUTES:
For honey substitute vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup, jam, or plain sugar just remember to keep in small to stay on healthy track.
For walnuts substitute any nut or prefer almond butter or peanut butter as an alternative, scoop that on top.
For fruit substitute strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, apricots, oranges, blackberries, apples, grapefruit, kiwi, or any other fruit you love. I like to pick only two to combine together so the flavors don’t get out of hand. But fruit is good for you so go wild.
The best part of this recipe is you can prepare it ahead of time, I like to make four different combinations up for the next few days and put them in the fridge. I wouldn’t do a full week or your fruit goes a little soggy by Saturday / Sunday. I also love this recipe cold, straight out of the jar. The almond milk soaks into the oats and leaves them so soft overnight that it doesn’t need to be cooked. But if you prefer your breakfast hot, go for it. Pour it into a bowl and pop it in the microwave. My momma loves her’s piping hot in the morning. It’s great for the whole family if you want to make a bunch up for the week so they have a well balanced, nutritious breakfast before school. I know I will be making these for B before school so he is prepared for his busy school day. I am a huge fan of anything I can make ahead of time and just grabbed for convenience and it’s a major bonus if it’s healthy too.
I would love to see what you come up with…tweet me or tag me on Instagram if you give this a go. Or don’t have time, why not pin it to Pinterest for later. 
Linking up for #TastyTuesdays and #Recipeoftheweek
I really love this idea! It is something i want to try out and I love it how i can be made in advance! That’s exactly what we need in my home! Angela xx
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Thank you so much Angela, me too. It’s convenient, healthy and saves time. Always a winner in this house for all combinations.
Your breakfast jars look delicious. However, I wouldn’t classify them as low carb (I don’t know if I misread your post. Sorry ). The combination of the oats with the banana and blueberries puts the carb count pretty high. Sorry. I feel bad if I misread your post.
Thanks for the time I will update that now. I think I had one sentence where I was writing too late at night. lol
30 Days with no junk food is amazing! Good work and keep it up!
I make these little jars every night and take them to work in the morning…best breakfast ever!
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Yes I was going to have them all prepared for the kids before school so they have a healthy breakfast and it’s easy to just pop in a bowl. They would have been perfect when I was working in an office. Great choice.
Love the idea of using jars, I’ve just saved a load for candles but will definitely try this. #tastytuesdays
I love putting all kinds of recipes in jars. These are definitely perfect for school days coming up for us.
These are such great ideas and I love the fact you can make them up in advance.
We’re going glamping in August and I think I’m going to make a bunch of these to take with us – it’ll be a lovely surprise for the people we’re staying with, to.
I like the blueberry & banana combo (I like banana at breakfast) and maybe a blackerry & strawberry combo as that’ll be packed with Vit C.
Lovely ideas and thanks for sharing
xx
I am all about any recipe that’s easy and convenient too. Making these ahead of time is brilliant even for me as I am always busy in the mornings to make something healthy. Oh I am jealous, glamping sounds truly amazing. Oh let me know what you think. Enjoy your time with friends.
Love this combination Jenny I must give it a go sometime. I’ve made overnights before with kiwi fruit on top but never really tried anything else. x
Thanks Kerry, it’s delicious and I have a whole list of ones I want to try each week for a variety of breakfast on the go. Kiwi sounds scrumptious. Kiwi, pineapple with coconut flakes and cinnamon I bet that would be yummy together.
Oh that looks lush – must give that one a go 🙂 xx
If you do let me know what you think. I am constantly trying various combinations. Nothing is off limits and I love that with a recipe.
these look so lovely, wholesome and filling. perfect for when you are trying to steer clear of junk food and be more healthy x
Yes definitely good to keep you satisfied for most of the morning until late lunch even. I love that its packed full of fruit and yummy food that’s good for us all. When the mornings are busy it’s brilliant to have premade in the fridge.
Yum! This looks amazing, I get so bored of the things I eat for brek so will def try this x
This looks delicious, I adore your styling and photography here-country chic! I keep saying I’ll make this then don’t get round to it but you’ve inspired me! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Well when in the country do as the folk do!!! Hahaha I am a country girl at heart. This is so easy, and quick to whip up a few flavors. Thanks for hosting.
These are a great idea and they look so beautiful too. Handy to take to work as well and you’re right, the possibilities are endless.
Thanks Nicola, so convenient and healthy which is a favorite combo of mine. lol They taste delicious too. So many options to do each morning too.
DEFINITELY going to be trying this very soon! I’ve seen a few overnight oats recipes and they all look so blumming gorgeous. Good luck with your 30 day challenge! Go for it!!!! x
Oh thank you ever so much Esther, I need the luck. We have gone 16 days so far and had a little celebration on day 15 for our hard work and weigh loss but now it’s back to business. lol Overnight oats are delicious.
This looks lush, my favourite type of breakfast and so many different things added to it. So healthy too! x
I can’t wait to get home and start trying out various flavors and have breakfast ready and waiting for me. It will make mornings so much easier. Thanks Donna.