Coconut & berry overnight oats

I often end up making these just before I go to bed, as I forget earlier in the evening, but they’re so quick to make it’s not really much hassle. They’re a great alternative to porridge in the summer, especially, but I like them all year round.

Ingredients

Serves 2

• 120g oats

• 400ml coconut milk drink

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp flax seeds

• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut

• 1 tbsp sultanas

Blueberry & strawberry compote

• 150 g frozen blueberries and strawberries

• 4 tbsp water

• 2 tsp chia seeds

  Method

• Get a medium-sized tub, add the ingredients and mix well. Leave in the fridge overnight.

• Give the mix a good stir before serving.

  Jam

• Put the frozen berries, water, chia seeds and water in a small saucepan.

• Cook over a low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the berries soften and release their juices.

• Use a fork to mash the berries, creating a chunky compote.

• Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Tip

• I put my bowl in the microwave for 1 minute on 360 power to take the cold edge off the oats before eating. I prefer them at room temperature in the winter, but in the summer I will eat them fridge-cold.

• Recipes that work well with compote: granola, overnight oats, pancakes, muesli