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    Blueberry Overnight Oats

    Published: Apr 5, 2021 · Updated: May 13, 2021 · by Veronika Sykorova · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Overhead shot of blueberry overnight oats in a grey bowl topped with blueberries, raspberries, golden berries, and hemp seeds. Pink tile background.

    These delicious Blueberry Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast for those mornings when you have no time to cook or want to take your breakfast with you! These take only 5 minutes to prep!

    Overhead shot of blueberry overnight oats in a grey bowl topped with blueberries, raspberries, golden berries, and hemp seeds. Pink tile background.

    What are overnight oats?

    Overnight Oats are an easier version of oatmeal, usually served cold. It doesn't involve any cooking. All you need to do is add some oats, milk, and flavors into a jar, mix it all up, and leave it in the fridge overnight. When you wake up in the morning, your breakfast is already ready for you! So easy!

    Rolled oats are naturally gluten-free but if you have an allergy, make sure to check they're certified gluten-free.

    Pro tip: Use oat milk to make this recipe nut-free!

    All the ingredients for blueberry oats in a white shallow bowl on a metal background.

    What kind of Blueberries Should I use?

    You can use both fresh or frozen, depending on what you have on hand. I recommend using organic berries whenever possible.

    • fresh blueberries
    • frozen blueberries
    • wild blueberries

    My favorite are wild blueberries! They tend to have a higher amount of vitamins and antioxidants, and they give the oats amazing vibrant purple color! I buy them frozen at a local grocery store.

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    Flavor Variations

    There are countless ways to add even more flavor to these Blueberry Overnight Oats! Here are a few of my favorites to get you inspired.

    • blueberries + peaches + vanilla + cinnamon
    • blueberries + apples + cinnamon + vanilla
    • blueberries + raspberries + Greek Yogurt

    Similar Recipes to Try

    If you want to try even more flavors, check out these five recipe I've shared over the years. They're all my favorite!

    • Mango Overnight Oats
    • Apricot Ginger Overnight Oats
    • Strawberry Overnight Oats
    • Raspberry Chia Overnight Oats with Acai
    Overhead shot of blueberry overnight oats in a grey bowl topped with blueberries, raspberries, golden berries, and hemp seeds. Pink tile background.

    FAQ:

    What's the difference between oatmeal and overnight oats?

    Oatmeal is made with oats and milk or water on the stove. Overnight oats are oats and milk mixed in a jar and soaked overnight. The cooking process makes oatmeal creamier than overnight oats.

    What is the best oats : milk ratio for overnight oats?

    For just oats and milk, the best ratio is 1:2, one part oats, two parts milk. If you add chia seeds, you will need to add a little more liquid.

    Is using fresh fruit better than frozen?

    Both work great. Frozen fruit will defrost in the oats overnight so you don't have to worry about eating frozen fruit in your oats.

    Can these overnight oats be warmed up?

    Yes! You can eat these both cold and warm. Avoid warming them up if you added chia seeds, they usually don't taste good warm.

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    Blueberry Overnight Oats

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Veronika | thehealthfulideas
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Soaking
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Delicious make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
    • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond milk is the best here)
    • 1 tsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener of choice)
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp fresh orange zest
    • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
    • ½ cup regular or wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
    • Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon chia seeds(add +/4 cup if adding), yogurt, peaches, mango, or strawberries, or mashed banana
    • For serving: fresh berries, hemp seeds, nut butter, yogurt, slices of orange

    Instructions

    1. Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange zest, orange juice, and stir well.
    2. Add the blueberries and stir again.
    3. Cover with a lid and let soak in the fridge overnight.
    4. Serve cold topped with more berries, hemp seeds, and nut butter, or yogurt if desired. See notes for serving the oats warm.

    Notes

    If you’re using frozen blueberries, only use a scant 1 cup of milk because the frozen berries will release some liquid as they defrost.

    If you’re going to warm up the overnight oats in the morning, I recommend skipping the chia seeds. They turn the oats into more of a pudding and they don't taste as good when warmed up.

    The nutritional information is just an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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    Comments

    1. Stacey Brenner says

      April 06, 2021 at 10:33 am

      This recipe looks delicious, such a good post! Definitely trying this out!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      April 06, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      I love overnight oats. I still have a blueberry basket in the fridge and will put them to use tonight.Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    3. Nina says

      April 07, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      Overnight oats are one of my favorite things to eat in the morning. I love how you can make them fun and different each time. This recipe looks so yummy!!!

      Reply
    4. Christie says

      April 07, 2021 at 10:02 pm

      This is my ideal kind of breakfast- looks so good!!

      Reply
    5. Lauren Michael Harris says

      July 19, 2021 at 10:00 am

      These overnight blueberry oats sound like the perfect easy breakfast to wake up to - especially on those crazy busy morning with the kiddos!

      Reply
    6. Gloria says

      July 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      Since breakfast is not my favourite meal of the day, having something ready and waiting for me makes things much smoother in the morning. What a healthy way to start the day. Super easy to make is a bonus too.

      Reply
    7. Liz says

      July 19, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Overnight oats are the best invention for working moms, especially once school starts again! Such as easy to make breakfast option.

      Reply
    8. Bernice says

      July 19, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      These overnight oats sound delicious! Guess who just bought a giant box of blueberries yesterday....this girl! I am going to whip this up for our son tonight. He'll eat it on the way to work.

      Reply
    9. Chef Dennis says

      July 19, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Yum! A delicious way to start the day! This Blueberry overnight oats recipe is super delicious. I'm going to make for breakfast tomorrow.

      Reply
    10. Allyssa says

      July 20, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Thanks a lot for sharing this awesome recipe! Will surely make this again! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    11. Anaiah says

      July 20, 2021 at 11:29 pm

      Yum! I love making overnight oats for breakfast and this one looks so tasty. I love how many different combinations can be made!

      Reply
    12. Ramona says

      July 25, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      Yum, I love making overnight oats that I can then eat in the morning! This recipe looks so pretty and I can't wait to try this out. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    13. Melanie says

      July 26, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      These were delicious and so creamy! It became a favourite in our house specially for the kids!

      Reply

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