Blueberry Overnight Oats
The best kind of breakfast is one that doesn’t require lifting a finger in the morning, and these Blueberry Overnight Oats fit that description perfectly. They’re creamy, satisfying and packed with juicy blueberries, and they take just 5 minutes of prep the night before. They’re gluten-free, vegan and perfect for meal prep breakfast!
I’m not a morning person. so the best kind of breakfast for me is one that’s mostly prepped ahead. I love having a batch of banana waffles in the freezer or crustless broccoli quiche in the refrigerator, but sometimes I need a quicker option.
That’s where overnight oats come in. They can be prepped the night before at a moment’s notice, so they’re my go-to. They literally come together in 5 minutes flat!
My pumpkin overnight oats are a favorite in the fall months, and my peanut butter overnight oats are great all year round.
Out of all the overnight oats recipes that I’ve shared here, these Blueberry Overnight Oats are my all time favorite. They’re creamy, so easy to make, and they include my favorite fruit.
This recipe is proof that the simple things in life are best. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Overnight oats with blueberries are creamy and satisfying with the goodness of whole grain rolled oats, chia seeds and juicy blueberries.
- This is an easy meal prep breakfast that takes 5 minutes to make.
- The oats are dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan so they’re suitable for a variety of diets.
- It can be changed up with your favorite fruit, nut butter and toppings depending on what you have on hand.
Recipe ingredients
This blueberry overnight oats recipe includes just 5 ingredients!
Aside from the blueberries, this recipe is a blank canvas and may be flavored or customized any number of ways.
- Old fashioned rolled oats. Rolled oats are best for this recipe as they provide a nice texture, but quick oats may be used if that’s all you have on hand. If you enjoy steel cut oats, be sure to see my recipe for overnight steel cut oats. They have a nice chewy texture!
- Chia seeds. I highly recommend chia seeds as they help thicken the oats and they provide a boost of fiber and nutrition. If you don’t have any on hand, decrease the amount of milk to 2 cups.
- Almond milk. The almond milk may be substituted with your favorite milk.
- Maple syrup. Substitute with your favorite sweetener.
- Blueberries. Fresh or frozen blueberries may be used, or sub with your favorite fruit.
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make overnight oats with blueberries
This recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep, then the oats work their magic overnight while you sleep.
Pro tip: The chia seeds are essential to this recipe as they bloom in the liquid, creating a thick, creamy consistency. If you don’t have any on hand, however, decrease the amount of milk to 2 cups total.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place the oats, chia seeds, almond milk and maple syrup in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Stir in the blueberries the next morning, and breakfast is served!
Recipe FAQs
Overnight oats are soaked in milk overnight until soft. The oats absorb the liquid, resulting in soft, creamy oats in the morning. Chia seeds help thicken the oats even more, and add a boost of nutrition as well.
Combine the oats, chia seeds, almond milk and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight or until thickened, and stir in the blueberries when you’re ready to eat!
Overnight oats may be eaten warm or cold…it’s a personal preference. While I prefer to eat my overnight oats cold, my boys always prefer them warm. To warm overnight oats, simply heat them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and enjoy.
Blueberry overnight oats keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, top with blueberries right before serving.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: The chia seeds are essential to this recipe as they bloom in the liquid, creating a thick, creamy consistency. If you don’t have any on hand, however, decrease the amount of milk to 2 cups total.
- Once thickened, portion your overnight oats into jars or containers for the perfect meal prep breakfast! They keep in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- These oats are just perfect with a sky-high pile of blueberries, but feel free to add sliced almonds, nut butter, coconut flakes or any other add-ins that you deem appropriate.
More overnight oat recipes:
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Place the oats, chia seeds, almond milk and maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir together until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, stir in blueberries, leaving some for garnish, if desired, and divide into jars or bowls.
- Top with nuts or coconut flakes, if desired, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: The chia seeds are essential to this recipe as they bloom in the liquid, creating a thick, creamy consistency. If you don’t have any on hand, however, decrease the amount of milk to 2 cups total.
- Once thickened, portion your overnight oats into jars or containers for the perfect meal prep breakfast! They keep in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- These oats are just perfect with a sky-high pile of blueberries, but feel free to add sliced almonds, nut butter, coconut flakes or any other add-ins that you deem appropriate.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
66 Comments on “Blueberry Overnight Oats”
Absolutely love this recipe. I only modify by using 2 tablespoons of maple syrup because that is plenty sweet enough for me. But the ratio of everything is great, for my breakfast for a week. I love adding bananas, walnuts, and almond butter with the blueberries or anything else that I feel like dumping on top of it. It keeps me full and is was such an easy add to my weekly batch cooking routine. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and your review Analisa! I’m so glad that you love the oats! 🙂
What if I want to use frozen blueberries – when do I add them.
Simply thaw them and them at serving. You can add them earlier, but your oats will be blue-purple. 🙂
Had an early morning appointment, so took a few minutes the night before to prep. They were great. Reduced the maple syrup to 2 T, and they were still plenty sweet. Added a dash of cinnamon too.
I’m glad these worked out for you Alissa and thanks for your review! 🙂
Very tasty but the idea that a dry item (chia) makes something creamy doesn’t fly. Thick yes.
You’re entitled to your opinion.
So happy I stumbled upon this, it’s amazing! I go slightly heavier on the chia seeds but recipe is perfect as is.
Thanks for your feedback Kristie and I’m glad you love the oats! 🙂
This seems very easy and I look forward to trying it out. Do you know what the measurements would be for 1-2 servings?
Halve the recipe for about 2 servings.
This is amazing, possibly my favorite breakfast recipe ever, so easy and I thought it tasted like cold blueberry cobbler! It also kept me full for hours! Thank you for sharing it!
I’m so glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback! 🙂
I’m officially addicted to these overnight oats.
I’m happy to hear that! 🙂