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Wake up to a nutritious breakfast with Blueberry Overnight Oats—a creamy, wholesome, and make-ahead breakfast that only takes 10 minutes of prep time. This easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings and keeps you fueled all day!
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I’m a BIG fan of oats for breakfast. Whether it’s Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, a cozy bowl of Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, or Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, incorporating oats into my morning leaves me feeling full and ready to take on my day.
Overnight oats are made by combining oats with ingredients like milk and yogurts (regular or plant-based) and often healthy seeds like chia seeds or flax seeds. The mixture is then placed in the fridge overnight (hence the name) to let the oats soak up all the liquid. It’s similar to Bircher Muesli.(also called Swiss Muesli)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly easy: Just mix the ingredients, pop them in the fridge, and wake up to a perfectly creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast, no cooking or microwaving needed!
- Perfect for on-the-go: Make these directly in jars for a grab-and-go meal that’s great for busy mornings, work, or school.
- Meal prep friendly: Prep a big batch at the start of the week, and enjoy a healthy, fuss-free breakfast every morning.
- Nutritious & satisfying: Packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, these oats keep you full and energized all morning long.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Oats: You can use quick oats or rolled oats here. Rolled oats will give you a chewier and nuttier texture.
- Chia seeds: this is an important ingredient in the oats becuase the chia seeds will absorb some of the liquid and help thicken the overnight oats.
- Milk: You can use any type of milk. I like to use Homemade Oat Milk or Homemade Almond Milk.
- Blueberries: fresh or frozen will both work. Frozen blueberries will give the overnight oats a beautiful purple colour, just like this Blueberry Chia Pudding.
*This is a recipe overview. Please refer to the recipe card below for the FULL recipe with measurements.
How To Make Blueberry Overnight Oats
Step 1: Start by mixing the oats, chia seeds and lemon zest in a mixing bowl or directly in a large mason jar.
Step 2: Then add the yogurt, vanilla, honey and blueberries to the bowl.
Tip: Use frozen blueberries to turn the overnight oats a beautiful purple color!
Step 3: Add the milk to the bowl.
Step 4: Mix to combine, then place in the fridge overnight for for at least 4 hours.
Step 5: Remove the oats from the fridge in the morning.
Step 6: Serve as is or with yogurt, blueberries and granola or crushed graham crackers.
Topping ideas
There are so many different ways you can enjoy overnight oats and so many different ways you can top them. Of course for this recipe, the most common topping would be to add some more blueberries, but you can go way beyond just blueberries for the toppings. Here are some of my favourite ways to top these overnight oats:
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Berries
- Nuts and seeds
- Shredded coconut
- Cacao nibs
- Cinnamon
- Peanut Butter Granola
- Drizzle of nut butter
- Homemade Vegan Nutella
- Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
Jess’s Tips
- Choose your oats – Use quick oats for a softer texture or rolled oats for a chewier bite. You can also do a half-and-half mix to get the best of both!
- Skip the steel-cut oats – Steel-cut oats don’t absorb liquid the same way and won’t work in this recipe. If you love them, try my Steel Cut Overnight Oats recipe instead!
- Customize to taste – Prefer sweeter oats? Add more honey or maple syrup. Want them thinner? Stir in extra milk before serving. Adjust as needed!
- Let them soak overnight – While you can eat them after a few hours, letting them soak for at least 8 hours gives the best creamy texture and allows the flavors to fully develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Overnight oats are part of a healthy balanced diet. They contain healthy carbs, protein and fibre and will keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long.
Overnight oats generally need to soak for at least 3-4 hours. If you are using quick oats, they may need a bit less time to soak than if you are using rolled oats.
I prefer using frozen blueberries to give the overnight oats a beautiful purple color, but fresh blueberries will taste equally as delicious!
Store these overnight oats in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. The oats will likely continue to thicken over time, so if you prefer the texture of your overnight oats to be a bit thinner, you can add some more oat milk as needed to thin out the oats.
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Blueberry Overnight Oats make a healthy breakfast packed with whole grains!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (quick oats or rolled oats, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup yogurt of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl or to a large jar and mix together to combine.
- Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to set overnight. If adding to jars, spoon the mixture from the bowl directly into jars or and seal with a lid and place in the fridge.
- Remove the overnight oats in the morning and enjoy as is or with your favourite toppings!
Notes
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Choose your oats – Quick oats for soft texture, rolled oats for chewiness, or mix both.
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Skip steel-cut oats – They don’t absorb liquid the same way and won’t work here.
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Customize to taste – Add more sweetener if needed or extra milk for a thinner consistency.
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Soak overnight – Let sit for at least 8 hours for the best creamy texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Protein: 9g
Easy and delicious! Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast that can be made in advance!