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.
64 Comments on “Blueberry Overnight Oats”
It’s so nice waking up to breakfast that’s already made! Thanks, Juliana!
We live in the same world, Carol — they feel like dessert to me, too.
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.
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!
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.
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 a must for me..sounds and looks soo good, love all the ingredients used.
Love these overnight oats, Marcie! The blueberry and coconut combo is so yummy and perfect for summer and the chia seeds sound perfect! Yum!
I’m all about minimal breakfast prep and this looks perfect!
Dear Marcie, what a bright and wonderful breakfast. So easy to make…perfect start to the day. xo, Catherine
Love these overnight oats! So good for you and delicious.
This overnight oats looks amazing! Loved this awesome breakfast treat! Making soon! Have a good day!
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!
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!
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!