Description
Delightful Blueberry Overnight Oats promise a quick morning treat packed with nutrition and flavor. Creamy rolled oats mingle with sweet blueberries, creating a satisfying breakfast you’ll crave every day.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Overnight Oats Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) blueberries
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutritional Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for fiber and omega-3s)
Instructions
- Gather a mason jar or airtight container to prepare the overnight oats mixture.
- Pour rolled oats into the container, creating a hearty base for the breakfast preparation.
- Add milk, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture will develop during refrigeration.
- Incorporate chia seeds to enhance nutritional value and provide a subtle thickening effect.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness, balancing the oats’ earthy flavor.
- Splash vanilla extract to introduce a delicate aromatic dimension to the mixture.
- Gently fold fresh or frozen blueberries throughout the oat mixture, distributing them evenly.
- Thoroughly stir all ingredients until completely integrated and well-combined.
- Securely seal the container with a tight-fitting lid to prevent any potential leakage.
- Refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- In the morning, briefly stir the oats to redistribute any settled ingredients.
- Adjust consistency by adding a splash of milk if desired for a smoother texture.
- Garnish with additional fresh blueberries, chopped nuts, granola, or a dollop of yogurt for enhanced flavor and nutritional complexity.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep multiple jars at once for quick, grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg