Looking for a delicious, healthy, quick breakfast? I got you covered with these make-ahead Blueberry Overnight Oats! So good, so simple, and wonderful for our hot summer days!
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What Are Overnight Oats
Truth be told, I wasn't quite sure about trying out overnight oats. A mushy, flavorless meal is what I thought it would be. This was last year. Things have changed drastically since that first time....all in favor of this breakfast. Nowadays overnight oats are making our mornings sing!
All you have to do is soak oats ( preferably rolled oats) in any milk of your choice. Add some seeds, some sweetener, maybe a dash of cinnamon. Leave it overnight and you have a perfectly luscious and healthy breakfast waiting for you in the morning. Top with some seasonal fruits, and nuts and you're good to go!
Are Overnight Oats Healthy
These oats are not only quick to make and great for meal prep, but they are also very healthy. Rolled oats and fruits add a lot of fiber. This is also protein-rich thanks to the flax seeds, milk, and yogurt. All the fruits and nuts add vitamins and minerals making this a gut-friendly breakfast.
How To Make
Step 1: Place blueberries, bananas, almonds, flax seeds, coconut milk, and yogurt in a blender. Blend till smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
Step 2: Put the oats in a small bowl or a couple of jars. Pour over the smoothie. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate it overnight.
Step 3: Next morning, stir the mixture, and add some more milk/ yogurt if you want a thinner consistency. Top with fruits, seeds, and nuts of your choice. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Oats: Rolled oats are the best for this recipe, in terms of texture and health benefits. Instant oats will get mushy and gloopy.
Milk: I used light coconut milk here. Please feel free to use any milk of your choice.
Sweetener: These oats were sweet enough for us, hence we didn't feel the need for any sweetener. You can certainly add any you prefer - honey, maple syrup, agave syrup.
Blueberries: I used frozen blueberries for this recipe. Fresh ones will work just as well. If you can't get your hands on blueberries, feel free to use ANY fruit you like - apple, mango, mulberries, peaches, plums.
Flax Seeds: These add protein and also make the oats thicker. You can substitute with chia seeds or leave them out altogether.
Almonds: I love the nuttiness the almonds add. You can use any nuts of your choice or leave them out if you want to keep this breakfast nut-free.
Make it gluten-free - use certified gluten-free oats.
Make it vegan - use any plant-based yogurt.
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries I used frozen ones
- 1 Banana
- 1 tbsp Flax seeds
- 8 Almonds
- 1/2 cup Light Coconut milk
- 1/4 cup Yogurt, plain You can use coconut yogurt to make this VEGAN
- 1/3 cup Rolled oats
- Honey/Maple syrup/Dates/ Stevia Optional ( I didn't add any)
- Fruits/ Nuts/ Seeds For topping
Instructions
- Place blueberries, banana, almonds, flax seeds, coconut milk and yogurt in a blender. Blend till smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
- Put the oats in a small bowl or in a couple of jars. Pour over the smoothie. Stir well, cover and refrigerate it overnight.
- Next morning, stir the mixture, add some more milk/ yogurt if you want a thinner consistency. Top with fruits, seeds, nuts of your choice and enjoy!
Basira says
Looks awesome ? very nice color n recipe ??
natashaminocha says
Thank you so much Basira!xx