Blueberry Overnight Oats
Who doesn’t like a perfect healthy breakfast for a busy morning that can be prepared the night before, takes only 5 minutes, and doesn’t need any cooking? These creamy blueberry overnight oats with yogurt are refreshing, and filling and have many topping choices to customize the flavor as per your taste buds. It can be eaten cold or warm as per your preference for breakfast and lunch. In this recipe, chia seeds and yogurt are optional ingredients but if you like creamy oats, don’t skip them. We have used fresh blueberries but you are welcome to use frozen blueberries as well.
| Ingredients: |
| Ingredients for Oats |
| 1/2 cup old fashioned Rolled Oats |
| 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds |
| 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened Milk (dairy or non-dairy) |
| 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt (or any non-dairy yogurt), optional |
| 2 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey or any flavored Syrup (any sweetener) (or to taste) |
| Oats Toppings |
| 1/2 cup fresh or frozen Blueberries |
| 1 tablespoon toasted Coconut, optional |
| 1 tablespoon chopped Cashewnuts (or any other nuts), optional |
| 1/2 tablespoon roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds), optional |
Notes:
Directions:- To reduce the calories of overnight oats, add 1/2 cup milk + 2 tablespoons water instead of adding all the milk.
- Yogurt and chia seeds are added for the creaminess but if they are not available, you can skip them. If you are skipping the chia seeds, add only 1/2 cup milk.
- For toppings, you can use toasted sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans, lemon zest (for lemon blueberry flavor), etc. and fruits like banana, mango and apple.
- For vanilla flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Place 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats in a medium bowl or in a medium container or in a 16 oz mason jar.
- Add and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
- Add 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened milk (dairy milk or almond milk or any non-dairy milk). Stir well until combined. Cover the bowl with a plate (or a container with a lid) and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove oats from the refrigerator. Add 1/4 cup plain yogurt.
- Mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Add 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey or any flavored syrup or any sweetener), and toppings of your choice (1 tablespoon toasted coconut, 1 tablespoon chopped cashewnuts and 1/2 tablespoon roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)). Blueberry overnight oats are ready to serve. They stay good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Tips and Variations:
- If you like warm oats, microwave the oats for 30 seconds before adding all the toppings.
- For variation, add any other berry or fruits of your choice like banana, mango, apple, etc.
- You can use frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries as well.
- For purple color, blend 1/4 cup blueberries with milk and then mix with oats.
- This recipe is for 1 serving and can be easily scalable.
Taste: Creamy and Sweet
Serving Ideas: Serve overnight blueberry oats for breakfast or lunch.