These blueberry overnight oats are bursting with fresh, sweet flavor and take just five minutes to prep!
Making breakfast time quick and easy is important for making mornings run smoothly. These creamy blueberry vanilla overnight oats are packed with nourishing ingredients and perfect for a light breakfast.
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Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: This recipe only takes five minutes to prepare. The rest of the time is spent thickening in the refrigerator.
- Plant-Based: This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and fully plant-based. That means this recipe is also dairy-free which makes it a great choice for a variety of dietary needs.
- Make Ahead Recipe: If you need an easy meal prep breakfast, this is a great choice. It can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for several days until you are ready to eat it.
Ingredient Notes
Oats: Rolled oats or old fashioned oats work best in this recipe. We do not cook the oats before making this recipe.
Oat Milk: Oat milk works well in this recipe and will typically give the overnight oats a creamier consistency. You can use a regular unsweetened oat milk or use a sweetened or flavored (such as vanilla) oat milk if you prefer.
Chia Seeds: Using chia seeds gives us an extra boost of nutrients and great texture in this recipe.
Blueberries: We will use frozen blueberries in this recipe.
Yogurt: I prefer using vanilla yogurt in these overnight oats to add extra flavor and sweetness. You can use a plant-based yogurt, regular yogurt, or greek yogurt,
A full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Additions
Plant-based milk: You can use any plant-based milk such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc. or regular milk in this recipe.
Blueberries: Though the recipe calls for frozen blueberries you can use fresh blueberries if you prefer. You might not see the same bright pop of color if you use fresh blueberries vs. frozen blueberries.
Top Tip: Though overnight oats are typically served and enjoyed cold, you can heat them up on the stovetop or in the microwave and enjoy them warm if you prefer!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Collect all ingredients and make any necessary substitutions at this time.
Step 2: Combine all ingredients in a large jar or container. Stir well so that everything is well combined.
Step 3: Wait 2-3 minutes then stir again breaking up any clumps of oats or chia seeds that might have formed.
Step 4: Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or until the oats have absorbed the oat milk and thickened substantially.
Expert Tips:
- Mix well, at least twice. It's important to do a thoroughly when stirring your overnight oats. This will help to prevent any clumps of chia seeds or oats from forming.
- Use frozen blueberries. Using frozen blueberries vs. fresh blueberries will typically give you more flavor, increased nutrients, and a brighter pop of color.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store blueberry overnight oats and most other overnight oat recipes in the refrigerator in a closed container for 3-5 days.
Most fruits are great choices to incorporate into your favorite overnight oats recipe. Some of the best fruits to put into overnight oats are typically berries, mango, and bananas. Melons do not typically work well in overnight oats. You can use fresh or frozen fruits in your overnight oats.
Yes, you can freeze overnight oats. They can be frozen in a closed container and placed in the freezer for up to three month. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator when you are ready to eat them. The consistency might change after being frozen and I recommend not adding fruit or other toppings until you are ready to eat them.
Serving Recommendations
These blueberry chia seed overnight oats are great for many occasions. Some of my top recommendations are:
- Meal prepping
- Breakfast
- A light dessert
- Snacks
- Work or school snacks or lunches
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1¼ cup oat milk
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large jar or container and mix everything together until well combined.
- Wait 2-3 minutes then stir everything again to prevent any clumps of chia seeds or oats from forming.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until the oats have thickened.
- Stir again before eating.
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