"While nutritious and flavorful, they are also delicate, and can become soggy very quickly when soaked in liquid. Many people mix berries into their oats the night before, only to be disappointed by a mushy texture the next morning. Instead of that, the key to maintaining the bright, fresh quality of berries is to add them at the last minute, right before eating."
"Berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries have thin skins and a high water content. When they're left to sit in moisture-rich environments - like in strawberry overnight oats - they begin to break down quickly. This results in a mushy consistency and a not-particularly appetizing color, as well as them losing their vibrant flavor. Not only does this affect the overall taste, but it can also make the entire bowl of oats look and feel soggy."
Fresh berries add bright flavor and contrast to overnight oats, but their thin skins and high water content cause rapid breakdown when soaked. Soaking berries overnight leads to mushy texture, dull color, and weakened flavor, which can make the entire bowl soggy. To preserve shape, texture, and flavor, store berries separately and add them just before eating, rinsing them before mixing. As an alternative that avoids sogginess, use freeze-dried fruit, which stays crisp and rehydrates slightly overnight to impart berry flavor without turning mushy.
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