I'm picky when it comes to overnight oats and this recipe is packed with flavor and crunch! You'll love it! Did I mention that its crazy easy and a huge time saver?!
The best part is that these blueberry overnight oats are gluten free, can easily be made vegan and are packed with protein.
How Far in Advance Do You Need To Make Overnight Oats?
Despite their name, overnight oats don’t actually have to sit in the fridge overnight.
However, they do need a bit of time to soak up the water or milk and soften. If I forget to make my overnight oats ahead of time, I find they only need about 3 hours to soak before they’re ready to go.
They’re definitely a bit thinner when they soak for less time though.
Letting them sit overnight not only helps them fully soften, it also gives the flavors a chance to develop.
Can Overnight Oats Be Made With Frozen Berries?
The short answer? Heck yah! In fact, I actually prefer using making overnight oats with frozen berries unless whatever fruit I’m using is in peak season.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats (GF) – This recipe turns out best with rolled or old-fashioned oats. You can use quick oats if that’s all you have, but you should reduce the amount of water or milk to 1/2 a cup.
Chia Seeds – If you don’t have chia seeds, you can omit them from this recipe. They absorb a lot of liquid though, so you will need to reduce the amount of water or milk to 1/2 cup to get the right consistency.
Brown Sugar – I prefer using light brown sugar in this recipe, but dark brown sugar or less refined sugar like coconut sugar would taste great too!
Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt adds a wonderful creaminess to these oats along with a lot of protein. However, you can use any yogurt you like or dairy free yogurt! You can also skip adding yogurt if you’re not a fan.
Blueberries – Blueberries add wonderful texture and color. You can use fresh or frozen berries! I love using frozen berries because they naturally color the oats and give them a beautiful look once mixed in.
Milk – I prefer making these oats with whole milk but you can also use water or any dairy free milk.
Lemon Zest – The lemon zest is optional but it really brightens up the flavor of these overnight oats. ( I LOVE lemon so I do a little more)
Nuts- Of you choice! I love walnuts or pecans.
Tips for Making the Best Overnight Oats
Make your oats in a sealable container like a mason jar!
Be sure to use a large enough jar to give yourself room to stir.
Feel free to double this recipe or make multiple jars to last the entire week.
These blueberry overnight oats stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Use rolled or old-fashioned oats to give your oatmeal the best texture and consistency!
If you like your oatmeal a bit thinner, I suggest adding a splash of water or your favorite milk before eating.
Use frozen berries! They naturally color the oats and create a beautiful look once mixed in.
Top these oats with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries to take them to the next level. I also add honey and nuts to the top for one flavorful bite!
Directions
Add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tsp chia seeds, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries, 2/3 cup milk and 2 tsp lemon zest (if desired) into a mason jar or bowl.
Stir to combine the ingredients, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
When you're ready to eat the oats, remove from the fridge. You’ll see that the oats absorbed a lot of the liquid, so you might want to add a little more water or milk of your choice before eating.
If desired, top with additional fresh berries and/or a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy cold!
These blueberry overnight oats keep in the fridge for up to 4 days!
Tag me and comment what you think of this recipe!
xo,
SJ
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