A Nourishing Start: My Go-To Overnight Oats Recipe for Busy Mornings

My Friday train-breakfast favorite — simple, satisfying, and ready before I even wake up.

For years, my go-to travel breakfast was chia pudding. But recently, I felt like I needed a change.

On Fridays, I travel early in the morning by train from Bellinzona to Thalwil to teach yoga. Since I leave before breakfast, I always bring something nourishing to eat on the train. Lately, I’ve been loving a jar of overnight oats. It’s quick to prepare, easy to carry, and feels grounding yet energizing. And it keeps me full and satisfied until lunchtime.

Here’s my current favorite version:

Ingredients (for one serving)

In a glass jar, mix:

• 1 dl oat flakes

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp hulled hemp seeds

• 1 tsp ground flaxseeds

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp maple syrup

• 2 dl almond milk
  or
  1 dl coconut milk + 1 dl water (for a creamier version)

• A pinch of salt

Stir everything together and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, you just need to add the toppings of your choice, and it’s ready to eat! Below are a few of my favorite ones.

Topping suggestions:

• Fresh blueberries and/or strawberries

• Half a banana, sliced

• Grate half an apple in the morning and add it fresh. Toss with a bit of lemon juice for brightness and to prevent browning. This adds a subtle Bircher-style feel that works beautifully with cinnamon and berries.

This breakfast is naturally rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats — perfect for early mornings, post-run recovery, or a nourishing midday pause.

Let me know if you try it or make your own variation. I’d love to hear what your go-to travel breakfasts are, too!