The best overnight breakfasts for hassle-free mornings

Meal prep was not made for weekday mornings. Try some of these overnight oats recipes tonight and thank yourself tomorrow.

Overnight-soaked chia seeds with dried fruit and macadamia butter

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Cook’s note: Soaked chia seeds can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, so prepare enough on Sunday and breakfast is covered all week.

Overnight oat jars

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Granola with strained vanilla yoghurt

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Cook’s note: This can be served fresh out of the oven or stored overnight in an airtight jar. Shards of granola packed into roasting bags or jars also make delicious home-made gifts.

Bircher muesli with raspberry compote

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Breakfast banana splits

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Cook’s tip: Use organic dried mango instead of raisins and experiment with the full range of Woolworths’ delicious organic cereals.

Basic granola

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Cook’s note: Free of wheat, dairy, eggs and cane sugar, this carb-friendly granola is made with agave syrup but you can replace it in equal quantities with maple syrup or honey, if you prefer. Feel free to experiment with your own mix of nuts and seeds to make up the 250 g required for this recipe.

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