Future you will be so glad you prepped them these blueberry overnight oats. Packed with protein and fiber, they are the definition of a low effort yet high reward breakfast!
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Planning Ahead: Prep it the night before and up to 5 days ahead.
- Morning Effort: None- just grab and eat!
- Protein: 22g per serving
- Fiber: 9g per serving
Nessy's Note
When I have busy mornings coming up in the week, overnight oats is one of my go to breakfasts to prep.
Because when you have a base as good as my Greek yogurt overnight oats (which has just 3 base ingredients, is high protein without the need for protein powder and is thick and creamy- just how I like it!), it is easy to whip up all sorts of filling flavors (like cookie dough ONOs).
And when I want to feel like I'm eating something like a blueberry cheesecake to start the day, this version is the one I make.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Rolled Oats- These also can be called old-fashioned oats or large flake oats. They're my go-to for all of my overnight oats recipes (like almond butter overnight oats).
- Substitution: Instant or quick oats work but result in a bit of a "mushy" texture. Steel-cut oats won't work.
- Greek Yogurt- This makes the oats higher protein without the need for protein powder and provides most of the liquid to soak the oats for the recipe.
- Substitution: Another type of plain yogurt can be used but note that the protein content will vary.
- Honey- For some extra sweetness.
- Substitution: Maple syrup or your sweetener of choice can be used instead or if you find it sweet enough with just the berries, it can be left out.
- Chia Seeds- These add extra fiber and thicken the overnight oats.
- Substitution: Ground flaxseed can be used instead or they can be left out.
- Sea Salt- A pinch really brings the flavors together.
- Substitution: Kosher or table salt will also work or it can be left out.
- Blueberries- I usually use frozen blueberries because I always have some on hand, they tend to be less expensive and it makes the recipe quicker to make because you don't even have to thaw them. And frozen berries are what I use in my breakfast berry crisp as well! Fresh will work too, though.
My Notes for the Best Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Use frozen berries. While you can use fresh, frozen berries make it super easy to prep and tend to be a less expensive. Plus as they thaw overnight, they let out juices which seep into the oats and add more flavor.
- Adjust the consistency. If the oats have thickened too much overnight for your liking (they are pretty thick), you can stir in a splash of milk (or water) before serving.
- Meal prep for the week. These last up to 4-5 days in the fridge, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have breakfast ready for most of the week.
- For more tips, troubleshooting and flavor customizations check out my ultimate guide to yogurt overnight oats!
These oats are ready to eat straight from the fridge but if you prefer them warm, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated to your desired temperature. Be careful not to overheat as the yogurt can curdle.
If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 jar or container with lid (at least 10 oz/300mL in size)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (I prefer 2% for a creamier texture but any type will work)
- 1-3 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (large flake)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt, honey and sea salt to your jar or container and stir well until fully combined.¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1-3 tsp honey, ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly mixed. Top with frozen (or fresh) blueberries.⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, ½ cup frozen blueberries
- Let the oatmeal sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours (but overnight for best texture).
- In the morning, stir the berries into the oats and enjoy your breakfast. If the oats are too thick for your liking, you can stir in a bit of milk or water (1-2 tbsp).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
These are so good!
Leslie Snowdon says
All of these sound amazing, I did try the cinnamon roll ones and they are super good, and easy. Can’t wait to try the rest. I have fresh blackberries and debating whether to try them with the lemon recipe.
Janessa says
I'm go glad you liked these! Blackberries in the lemon recipe sounds delicious.
Gail says
I added 1 tsp of vanilla and some cinnamon. They turned out great.
Janessa says
I'm so glad you liked this recipe!