This post has been sponsored by The Dannon Company and The J.M. Smucker Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Somewhat unbelievably, there was a time in my life where my mom worried I didn’t eat enough. Yes, I know- hard to imagine that this food blogger once inspired conversations about meal replacement shakes and secret spoonfuls of peanut butter, but it’s the truth. The one exception? Dannon Vanilla Yogurt. I LOVED IT. I could eat it (and often DID eat it) all day long. This yogurt has amazing texture, perfect slightly sour notes, and a fantastic vanilla-y taste.
That story is the whole truth whether you asked me today or ten years ago- and it’s what makes Dannon such a perfect natural partner for this recipe. In addition to yogurt, Smucker’s also provided their delicious Fruit & Honey Spread to top off this hearty, delicious overnight oat breakfast that is ready in a jiffy.
You know all about how much I love Dannon yogurt by now, but we should also talk about this Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Spread. When they say Fruit & Honey, well, that’s EXACTLY what they mean. The jar is full of ripe fruit and honey to sweeten, giving it a great, balanced flavor. We’re using the Triple Berry flavor in today’s recipe- it is thick and full of berry chunks, so good! You may also find a Strawberry or Blueberry Lemon flavor in the store – these are equally yummy and would be easy substitutions.
If you haven’t tried overnight oats yet, you really should get to it. Not only is it an easy method for a quick breakfast, but the finished oats are so soft and smooth- a completely different texture than cooking them! The below recipe is a perfect starter: creamy and flavorful, but won’t overpower the addition of Triple Berry spread.
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk (your favorite variety or milk substitute, I used 2%)
- 1/2 cup Dannon Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- prepared overnight oats
- 4 tablespoons Smucker's Fruit & Honey Triple Berry Spread
- 2 tablespoons Dannon Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
- Combine all ingredients in a lidded jar, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Add 1/2 cup of prepared overnight oats to the bottom of a bowl or shallow cup. Top with one tablespoon of Smucker's Fruit & Honey Triple Berry Spread and one tablespoon of Dannon Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt.
- Repeat another layer of oats and the remaining Triple Berry Spread.
- Top with a teaspoon of chia seeds and a teaspoon of hemp seeds.
The assembly on these little breakfast treats turns the overnight oats into a simple parfait. I loved the idea of getting some crunch right on top from chia and hemp seeds. Many recipes add chia seeds to the overnight oat process and allow them to expand and add creamy texture to the oats themselves. This is obviously a great idea, but adding them on top of the oats in this recipe lets chia keep its earthy crunch. 
Hemp seeds also have some great benefits. While not as crunchy as chia, hemp seeds have lots of protein- just what you want in a morning meal. In this recipe, they’re slightly nutty and sweet- offsetting the creamy texture of the oats nicely.
Of course, this recipe is also really flexible. Like a little more Fruit & Honey spread (like me)? Go for it. A bunch more yogurt? Yes, sir. Layer it up to suit exactly what you’re looking for in a simple breakfast.
If you’re searching for Dannon yogurt and Smucker’s Fruit & Honey spreads, head to your local Kroger store- I found mine at Foodsco.
This recipe looks gorgeous! I love the idea.
Thank you, Milena! It’s a delicious breakfast, I hope you try and love it. 🙂