Easy Overnight Oats Lunchbox Parfait Recipe with Berries and Granola
A simple, quick, and portable parfait made with creamy overnight oats, fresh or frozen berries, and crunchy granola. Perfect for a healthy lunchbox snack that is ready to go and keeps well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (night before)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6+ hours (including soaking time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunchbox Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (45g) rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla-flavored)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup (75g) fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- ¼ cup (30g) granola
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using) in a mixing bowl.
- Add ½ cup milk and ½ cup Greek yogurt to the oats and chia seeds. Stir gently but thoroughly.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cover the mixture or transfer to a jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Wash and dry fresh berries or thaw frozen berries. Slice larger berries like strawberries into bite-size pieces.
- Layer the parfait by spooning a layer of soaked oats into the bottom of a jar (about ⅓ of the total), then add a layer of berries (about ¼ cup or 35g), followed by a sprinkle of granola (about 2 tablespoons or 15g). Repeat layers until the jar is full, finishing with granola on top.
- Keep the parfait refrigerated until ready to eat. Add granola just before eating to keep it crunchy.
Notes
Do not add granola the night before to keep it crunchy; add just before eating or pack separately. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chia seeds are optional but help thicken the parfait and add fiber. Full-fat Greek yogurt gives a richer texture, but low-fat works for fewer calories. You can swap ingredients to suit dietary needs, such as using coconut yogurt for dairy-free or toasted nuts instead of granola for less sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 12 ounc
- Calories: 320350
- Sugar: 1012
- Fat: 68
- Fiber: 68
- Protein: 1518
Keywords: overnight oats, parfait, berries, granola, healthy snack, lunchbox, easy recipe, make ahead