Berry Kombucha Overnight Oats are a healthy breakfast with a deliciously unique tangy-meets-sweet taste that delivers fruit, fiber, and probiotics all in one jar!
I have been obsessed with kombucha lately.
The first time I tried kombucha I thought it was deceivingly disgusting–looking so fruity and sweet but tasting like vinegar. Slowly sip by sip I started to tolerate it, but only the really fruity flavors like strawberry and mango that helped to mask that unmistakeable fermentation tang. But now I’m in so deep on this kombucha love that I find myself going for the funky flowery flavors like hibiscus and lavender, or even the ginger variety!
I must confess, I haven’t bravely ventured into trying the ones with chia seeds floating in them yet. Like a weird cross between beverage and chia pudding, two things I’m not sure I ever really wanted to combine. But I shouldn’t knock it until I try it.
Kombucha seems to be a love it or hate it topic, but with most foods I think it’s possible to bridge that gap. Acquire the taste if you wish to. And one of the best ways to do that is to use the food as an ingredient. At least that usually works best for me.
Case(s) in point: Larabars helped me discover my love of dates. Fruity frosty frappuccinos helped me warm up to turmeric. After dozens of batches of these donuts I adore the very-distinct-and-at-first-odd taste of cassava flour. And I am slowly working my way towards loving coconut flour too, one recipe at a time.
So if you hate kombucha but want to love it, perhaps these overnight oats can help you get used to the flavor.
If you like kombucha but don’t love it enough to want to drink it all the time (even though that’s an expensive habit unless you make your own), perhaps these overnight oats can help you learn to love it.
If you already love kombucha and want to try a new and different way to use it, these overnight oats could again be the answer.
I personally fall into the last category. And my obsession with kombucha coupled with the deliciously unique tangy-meets-sweet taste is what makes me love this probiotic-rich breakfast in a jar. It’s also requires very minimal effort to throw together, which always calls for bonus points in my book kitchen.
The basic liquid to oat ratio is the same for any overnight oat recipe: 1 part oats to 2 parts liquid. That usually means 1/2 cup oats to 1 cup liquid for a single serving. I tested this recipe using all kombucha for the liquid and it was a little too strong and not creamy enough. Half kombucha and half non-dairy milk (I used coconut) was the perfect balance of creamy and kombucha-bold. I do recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of sweetener, I used maple syrup. And chia seeds are always a nice addition to make your overnight oats extra thick.
You can of course use any favorite kombucha brand or variety. In this recipe I used the GT’s Synergy hibiscus flavor. And to compliment that I blended up a quick berry smoothie to pour on top for extra fruity contrast. And maybe possibly also because the glass was too big for the oats alone and would’ve looked silly sitting there only 3/4 full.
Tip! If you are on the fence about kombucha, try the GT’s Strawberry Serenity flavor. Out of all the GT’s flavors, I’ve tried (which is most of them) it is the sweetest and fruitiest. I have no affiliate with GT’s or anything, that is just the most widely available brand.
Mix, or better yet, shake it all together. Then all you have to do is excitedly wait for breakfast tomorrow. Be sure to screw on the lid super tight so none of the fermented probiotic goodness slips out overnight. I’m not sure if that is actually possible, but better not risk it!
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Berry Kombucha Overnight Oats are a healthy breakfast with a delicious tangy meets sweet taste that delivers fruit, fiber, and probiotics all in one jar!
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup kombucha
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
Berry Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 3/4–1 cup non-dairy milk
- Optional: 1 banana or 2 dates for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Combine all the overnight oat ingredients in a jar. Stir/shake to mix.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- The following morning, blend up the smoothie ingredients.
- Remove the oats from the refrigerator and give them a quick stir.
- Pour the smoothie on top of the oats, add more berries/fruit/toppings as desired, and enjoy!
And can we please just take a moment to appreciate the fact that these photos were NOT shot on a white background? Already starting in on those 2017 goals, booyah!!
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Kombucha–love it or hate it?
Favorite flavor? Have you tried the chia-filled kind?
LOVE love love overnight oats, and these are so pretty!! I’m definitely in the “like but don’t love it” camp as far as kombucha goes, but mostly because of inexperience with it, so I really appreciate your recommendations. Overnight oats on the other hand, I have a lot of experience with – so thick and creamy, one of my favorite breakfasts! These look amazing. Oh and PS, totally agree about acquired tastes! I think people often get turned off to “healthy” foods from eating them when they’ve been cooked improperly or something, then never give them a chance again. But enough rambling, haha, these overnight oats are beautiful and I’m excited to try the kombucha with it!!
But they are such good rambles haha 😀 I totally agree on the healthy foods thing!! I find eating is so habitual–I crave familiar foods so it’s just about making those healthy and at first funky things a habit and soon I love them too. Overnight oats are SO good, and most importantly so easy–I don’t make them enough. There are so many other flavors of kombucha out there I’m dying to try (I don’t have the best selection here) but give the strawberry one a shot! I think we both share a love of fruity and sweet things 🙂
I also didn’t really like kombucha much at first but now i LOVE it! It’s totally an acquired taste but once you have it more, it becomes an obsession haha. How flippin’ awesome are these oats!? Seriously swooning over these! Totes NEED to try!
So many of the funky trendy “health” foods are like that for me–at first weird but eventually I love them!! Thank goodness we are adaptable little creatures 😀 I’ve been wanting to use it in a recipe for a while now, but the whole heat ruins the probiotics thing makes it tricky. Overnight oats for the win!!
Woah!!! Can I just first say that I’m LOVING the change of background?? 🙂 New year, new vibes. Love it! Kombucha is most definitely an unusual creature… but if there’s one person who can get me to like it, it’s you. Btw, I’ve totally been thinking about how I miss how you used to use flowers in your shoots… and BAM, they showed up! 🙂 I didn’t know that Larabars did it for ya with the dates. Very cool to know the origin story. And coconut flour… don’t even get me started on coconut flour! You know I still have a tenuous but somewhat calm understanding with that dude. Hehe. I can’t wait to see what you create with coconut flour and am totally waiting for new flavors of the magnificent kombucha oo creation to come out. 🙂 More, please! Happy 2017, my dear friend. Big hugs! xo
And… I scroll down and see that you asked about the background. <–how's that for a bestie connection? 😉 Make that a double booyah cheer thingy!!! Lol.
Bestie connection is back on woo! It was just taking a little holiday vacay–can’t blame it? I’m liking the new vibes too, although we’ll see how long this background change and flowers last? I’m gonna try though! Ha yes, my hibiscus plants are very confused about the season and in full bloom! I’m not quite as coconut flour familiar as you yet, no original recipes in the works at this time, but I use it in making a lot of Arman’s recipes, so it’s been a nice gentle intro course 🙂 Hope you are feeling better today <3 xo
This is so insanely creative, girl! I love kombucha and overnight oats but I never thought to put them together. Genius!! 😀
Smushing faves together into (hopefully) new faves, that’s what I’m here for 😀 Thanks Sarah!
Yum yum yum! I loooove overnight oats! They’re my favourite thing to make for breakfast! Such a great idea to add kombucha – I’ve never tried it in overnight oats before! Delicious 🙂
They are one of my favorite breakfasts too…when I remember to prep them the night before that is 😀 You should definitely give the kombucha thing a try, I’ve been loving the addition lately!
I’m such a finicky eater (and drinker, lol) that I have been too scared to ever even try kombucha! It is just too weird to me and I know it’s supposed to be such a healthy thing, so I wish I could get over that! Because adding it to overnight oats is such an amazing idea! The color is just stunning, I could stare at it all day! The whole jar looks so creamy and just perfection. Almost too pretty to eat, lol! I love oatmeal too, but I always like it hot…I can’t do cold. And YES, I love that you did something other than a white background, hahaha, you are so funny! You know I’m a rustic, darker style of photography, so I just love it, but I also love your bright photos too! There are no limits with photography and that is why I love it so much!
I loved your video too…as always, they are so wonderfully done and a joy to watch 🙂
I can almost guarantee you will not like it the first time you try it, but I want you too anyways haha. It’s soooo good once you get used to it! Mostly sour and a little sweet and fizzy–ah I love it so much! I make my oatmeal hot more often than cold too, but cooking kombucha kinda kills all the good stuff so that’s out. Although I do love how easy overnight oats are, I just have to think of them more like a chia pudding or a parfait and less like oatmeal. Photography experimentation is so much fun, isn’t it!! The only limitation is how many props you can possible store in one kitchen lol. I used the blue mugs in a photoshoot recently, can’t wait to share 🙂
Omg!! I’m so excited to see them!! Yayyyy!! I totally agree on the props too, it is RIDICULOUS how much I own, lol.
This looks so beautiful Natalie! I love the taste of Kombucha but unfortunately I cannot enjoy it. I developed a very bad allergy after drinking it daily. I get skin rashes everywhere. I suppose it’s the histamine in it. Such a pity… Enjoy your evening. PS: I LOVE all your pictures in this post!! :-*
Oh no that’s unfortunate, I’m sorry. If I drink too much or too often it messes with my stomach, so it can cause a reaction in the body that’s for sure. I appreciate you coming over to comment anyways though, you are very sweet <3 I'm going to try to keep up some dark background pics--variety!! 🙂
Ok, I’m a huge kombucha fan and made my own for years. I don’t mind the tang if it’s made right. And it’s the best with a bit of lime 🙂
But I was never able to enjoy the store-bought ones (at least the ones for sale here). Somehow the added sugar in them would feel like a punch in the nose the moment I finished a bottle ??? That said, I think it’s just the limited selection available where I live. I remember seeing Mandy recommend all kinds of delicious ones that I always wanted to try but never came across (the joys of living in Canada…). And the flavors your suggest sound absolutely yummy. Totally going back on the lookout again now!
And it NEVER occurred to me to try kombucha *in* things ??? Having all kinds of thoughts now ? This looks like a good start.
I really really want to learn how to make my own! The selection is pretty limited here and the brand I get I don’t *think* adds sugar but it’s debatable if you google search it and read forums on it. But if so it’s only like 2g so nothing crazy. Mmmm lime kombucha sounds fabulous!
Ohh these overnight oats look beautiful! I love that frozen berry layer 🙂 Confession Time! I’ve never ever tried kombucha. I’m close though. Stores and restaurants here in Austria are just starting to offering it, so I know I’ll give it a try soon. Better stick to a fruity one to begin with 🙂
You have to try it!!!!! Yes go with a very fruity and sweet one and prepare yourself for a slightly sour/vinegar-y flavor that only gets better the more you drink it 😀
Natalie!!! This is INSANELY creative!!!!! Wow!!! I never ever ever would have thought to combine kombucha and overnight oats, but I imagine they’d be amazingly delicious 🙂 I LOVE LOVE kombucha and overnight oats used to be a major staple here…total yum! GTs is hands down my favorite brand of kombucha and I think it’s because it’s not overly sugary like the other brands out there…I even gave up my favorite local brand because the sugar messed with my tummy too much. Have you tried the Third Eye Chai flavor from GTs??? My absolute favorite! I did get brave a couple of years ago and tried one with chia seeds and it was just too much for me! Haha!!
I love the background change up here, but honestly, I love all of your props and backgrounds. Hope 2017 is off to a great start for you! I deeply apologize for falling so behind with your blog. Lots of love to YOU! <3
Chai kombucha!?! And from GTs too so I might actually be able to find it here–I gotta find this goodness!!! I adore chai anything, that sounds wonderful. And I actually love hearing that GTs is your favorite even though you have other options so I don’t feel like I am missing out on anything down here 😀 I’ve switched to drinking the ginger flavor and the less fruity ones because my stomach prefers the lower sugar content too and I’ve grown to really love it. And I *think* my gut likes it too, always hard to tell. Oh please never worry at all about that–the holidays are crazy! I hope your January and 2017 is going well too, much love <333
This is a perfect breakfast idea, Natalie! Can’t wait to prepare it!
It’s so bright and fruity, I’m glad you commented on this one because it just reminded me I haven’t made it in far too long 🙂 Hope you enjoy!