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 banana flavor works 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.
Ingredient notes
- 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.
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!
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 blueberry recipes you’ll love:
More overnight oat recipes:
- Carrot cake overnight oats by Jar of Lemons
- Chai spiced overnight oats
- Cherry overnight oats
- Chia jam overnight oats
- Coconut overnight oats
- Peanut butter banana overnight oats
- Pina colada overnight oats
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.
55 Comments on “Blueberry Overnight Oats”
Marcie love these overnight oats!! I need to start making these for breakfast to make my life easier and tastier!
These are just the things to make your day start off easier! Thanks, Ami!
I have been meaning to make overnight oats for the LONGEST time. And still have yet to do it. Love this with the blueberries! I can’t get enough of them right now!
Blueberries are so good right now, we’re going through them like crazy! They’re perfect in these oats and I hope you get to try them soon!
This is such a wonderful breakfast, Marcie! I’ve only made overnight oats one other time and I love it! You’re totally reminding me that I need to do it more often! Love the addition of chia seeds, too! Pinned!
Thank you, Gayle! I plan to have a batch of these in the fridge the entire summer!
This overnight oats looks amazing! Loved this awesome breakfast treat! Making soon! Have a good day!
Love these overnight oats! So good for you and delicious.
Dear Marcie, what a bright and wonderful breakfast. So easy to make…perfect start to the day. xo, Catherine
I’m all about minimal breakfast prep and this looks perfect!
Love these overnight oats, Marcie! The blueberry and coconut combo is so yummy and perfect for summer and the chia seeds sound perfect! Yum!
This is a must for me..sounds and looks soo good, love all the ingredients used.
This post reminds me that there’s more you can do with oats than just cook them up with hot milk! In the winter I like that, but in the summer it just doesn’t seem right. Now these are so much more ‘appropriate’! Just love the idea of preparing ahead and just grabbing out the fridge in the morning. I’m so NOT in the mood for anything complicated before about mid-day!!
It doesn’t feel right eating hot oats in the summer, does it? I can do coffee hot, but not oats! I’m glad you agree, Helen, and I hope you give them a try!
This is like having dessert for breakfast in my world. And that is a most excellent way to start the day!
We live in the same world, Carol — they feel like dessert to me, too.
I am so not a morning person and throwing everything together at the last minute. This is totally my kind of breakfast! This looks delicious, plus it’s healthy too 😉
These are life savers for me — now i just need an easier method for making my coffee.
I need more helathy recipes like this to start my day! These oats look healthy and satisfying!!
They’re very satisfying, Renee, and so creamy they seem dessert-like! Hope you’re having a great week!
Yum! I love a make-ahead breakfast. Makes it so much easier to get out of bed when you know you have something yummy waiting for you!
It sure does! I just need my coffee to be hand delivered to me now.
It’s so nice waking up to breakfast that’s already made! Thanks, Juliana!
I really have to get on board with the whole CHIA thing!
Do it!
These look so tasty Marcie and easy! I love the idea of overnight and waking up to a nutritious, delicious breakfast in the morning. Pinned! xoxo
I love how creamy these are, and it’s like a new breakfast every day depending on how you customize. Now I just need a coffee delivery service! Haha. Thanks for he pin, Kristi!
Last summer, I had overnight oats almost every day – but this year, I hadn’t had any yet – and yours look so insanely delish – I am wishing I had Overnight oats for dinner!
Definitely making these oats today so I can have a delicious breakfast tomorrow morning. Love overnight oats!
I can’t get enough of these, Thalia. I hope you enjoy them!
My kiddos love overnight oats – but I have never tried chia seeds. I need to get on the ball! 🙂
I really loved the chia seeds in this, Jamie, and it’s one bandwagon I’m glad I got on! 🙂
I need to get on the chia bandwagon…! This looks so delicious!
It’s only been recently that I have become a fan of overnight oats – I love trying new flavors!
Thanks, Jamie — the flavor combinations are endless! 🙂
These are so great! Now I just need to find the time/energy for them before I go to bed…..definitely easier than finding it in the morning! 🙂
I have no energy in the morning, so these are perfect for me! Thanks, Cathy!
Where is the recipe? Thanks
Hi Sheila — the recipe is at the bottom of the post. If you’re looking at it from a mobile phone, you need to click the “read more” button to see the rest of the post. Hope this helps!
This was my first time making overnight oats! Oh my gosh it was so delicious:) Thank you!
This is the overnight oat recipe that I make the most — I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the feedback Tiffany! 🙂
Love these 🙂 I add cinnamon to the mix to give it a bit more of a kick. So good!
Thank you Lindsay and cinnamon is definitely a great idea!
This is one of my favorite recipes. You can substitute any fruit and it’s still amazing or use coconut milk. I throw whatever nuts or berries I have in it.
I’m glad you like it and thanks so much for your feedback!
hi this recipe sounds lovely. I’m obsessed with overnight oats. I didnt get how many calories there are in 100g?
Hi — my recipe card calculated 174kcal or calories. It had listed servings at 1g instead of 1, which probably caused the confusion!
How many ounces per serving is the nutrition info based on?
Hi Patricia — I’m sorry but I have not measured the serving size in ounces.
This has been my go-to recipe for overnight oats. Love it!
Thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you love the oats Rhonda!
I’m officially addicted to these overnight oats.
I’m happy to hear that! 🙂
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! 🙂