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    Overnight oats with chia and berries, perfect for the hiking trip

    The perfect breakfast on the trip

    • 2–3 servings
    • 6 ingredients
    • 5 steps
    • 420 kcal
    Oat porridge with berries and mint in glass jars.

    Not every meal in nature needs a fire. Sometimes the smartest thing is to prepare the food at home and bring something ready to eat straight away in the morning. Overnight oats are a simple, nutritious and filling option that works great for hiking, camping or early departures.

    This recipe is especially good when you want to minimize packing and still get a solid start to the day.

    How to make overnight oats

    1. Mix the oats, chia seeds and milk in a jar.
    2. Stir in the honey.
    3. Add the berries on top.
    4. Put the lid on and leave in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
    5. Top with nuts before serving.

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    Adapting for the outdoors

    • Prepare the evening before departure.
    • Store in a cooler bag if it's warm outside.
    • Use a tightly sealed jar for transport.

    This breakfast needs no fire and saves time in the morning, which is especially valuable on longer trips.

    Kid-friendly adaptation

    Kids can:

    • Measure out ingredients
    • Mix
    • Choose toppings

    It's a safe way to involve kids in preparations before a trip.

    Variations

    • Add cottage cheese for a higher protein content
    • Mix in peanut butter
    • Swap berries for apple and cinnamon

    Summary

    Overnight oats are a simple and nutritious outdoor breakfast that's prepared at home and brought out into nature. It provides steady energy without requiring any cooking on site.

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