Enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast with these creamy and fruity Blueberry Overnight Oats.
Ingredients
1/2 cup blueberry jam or puree
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons granola or crispy oats
Execution
Layer the Jam: Spoon the blueberry jam or puree into the bottom of a glass jar or container, creating an even layer.
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Add Oat Mixture: Pour the oat mixture over the blueberry jam layer in the jar, spreading it evenly.
Refrigerate: Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit overnight, or for at least 4-6 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
Top with Blueberries: In the morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator. Top the oats with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with granola or crispy oats for a delightful crunch.
Enjoy: Enjoy your blueberry overnight oats straight from the jar, or transfer them to a bowl if you prefer.
Additional tips
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or a drizzle of honey if desired.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of lemon zest to the oat mixture for a burst of extra flavor.
- Add Crunch: Top with nuts like almonds or pecans for added texture and protein.
- Temperature Preference: If you prefer warm oats, microwave the mixture for 30-60 seconds before serving.
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam or puree
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granola or crispy oats
Instructions
Evening Prep:
- Layer the Jam: Spoon the blueberry jam or puree into the bottom of a glass jar or container, creating an even layer.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add Oat Mixture: Pour the oat mixture over the blueberry jam layer in the jar, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit overnight, or for at least 4-6 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
Morning Finishing Touches:
- Top with Blueberries: In the morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator. Top the oats with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with granola or crispy oats for a delightful crunch.
- Enjoy: Enjoy your blueberry overnight oats straight from the jar, or transfer them to a bowl if you prefer.
Notes
- For meal prep, make 3-4 jars at once for quick breakfasts all week
- Use frozen blueberries when fresh ones aren’t in season
- Try layering the ingredients in a clear glass for a pretty breakfast parfait look
- Add a spoonful of nut butter for extra protein and staying power
- Mix in some lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor
- For a summer treat, top with a few fresh mint leaves
