Blueberry Overnight Oats is a quick breakfast that’s waiting for you in the morning! Healthy ingredients include oats, blueberries, milk, maple syrup, flaxseeds and cinnamon!
What Exactly Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are old-fashioned rolled oats that are soaked in liquid, overnight, until soft. The oats absorb the liquid, resulting in soft, creamy oats in the morning. You can serve straight from the fridge or heat slightly in the microwave before enjoying.
What Do I Need To Make Blueberry Overnight Oats?
All you need to make overnight oats are just a few simple pantry ingredients:
- Oats: I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats for overnight oats. They will have the best texture. Use gluten free as needed.
- Milk: Use any favorite milk that you have on-hand. Dairy or dairy-free milk will work. I love almond milk for mine.
- Cinnamon + Maple Syrup: I love the flavor that cinnamon and maple syrup adds to this breakfast. These overnight oats almost taste like pancakes!
- Fruit: Obviously blueberries are my fruit of choice here, but any fruit you happen to have available will work. Strawberries or diced peaches are also great choices.
- Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are a nutritional powerhouse. Learn more about the nutritional benefits here. Flaxseeds also help to thicken the oats up, giving them the best possible texture.
- Optional Toppings: Feel free to add toppings to your blueberry overnight oats. Some toppings that I really like are shredded coconut, chopped nuts, seeds and/or almond butter.
How To Make Blueberry Overnight Oats
These blueberry oats are so easy, even your kids can get in on the action. You’ll want to use a mason jar or resealable container with a lid.
Add your old-fashioned oats to the jar.
Then pour the milk in with the oats. By the way, you can use any type of milk you want.
Next add the fresh blueberries. Even though these are sitting overnight, they will still have that fresh bite to them in the morning.
Now add the cinnamon and maple syrup.
Time for the flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are ruling my life right now.
Great, you have all of the ingredients.
Stir all ingredients together, or if you are using a mason jar, just put the lid on and shake it up.
It’s that easy! You can throw it in the fridge and let it sit overnight or at least 4 hours.
And when you wake up, this delicious blueberry overnight oatmeal will be waiting for you! Such a satisfying, delicious breakfast! I like to add a little splash of milk on top and give it a quick mix around for the perfect consistency.
You can even add more berries and other fun toppings, if you’d like in the morning.
Tips For Making Overnight Oats
- On Sunday, double or triple the batch and divide into separate jars or bowls. This will make for a tasty, grab-and-go breakfast through the week.
- You can make so many different variations of overnight oatmeal. Experiment with adding ingredients like yogurt, banana slices, honey and other favorite flavor add-ins.
- Try my Cookie Dough Overnight Oats if you love the taste of cookie dough!
Enjoy!
Looking for more blueberry recipes?
Try my Mini Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Buckle and Vegan Blueberry Smoothie.
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
PrintIngredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup milk + splash in the morning you can use any type of milk, I prefer almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds or chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a jar or bowl.
- Stir so everything is combined.
- Put lid on, and put in refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, splash a bit of milk on top and stir around again.
- Enjoy!
Sue says
I recently jumped on the cold overnight oatmeal kick thanks to my daughter who extolled it virtues. Living in Vermont, we are just ending blueberry season. But, now my peaches are ripening 🍑 Yum. I do add a few tablespoons of yogurt for extra creaminess & a teaspoon of chia seeds. Shame on me for living in Vermont & never thinking to sweeten with maple syrup! Definitely adding to tonight’s jar.
Pamela says
Hey Sue, glad to hear you’re loving overnight oats right now! This is one of my favorite Fall breakfast meals, especially because of the fresh maple syrup! I bet in Vermont you can get the good stuff! Enjoy the oats! 🙂
Brenda Loy says
Can I replace milk with yoghurt for this receipe
Pamela says
Hey Brenda, you can add in yogurt and use less milk but I wouldn’t cut it out completely as it helps “cook” the oats.
Amy @ swiss miss in the kitchen says
This is so gonna be my “to-go-summer-breakfast!!!” Genius idea letting the fridge do all the work overnight! Love it your blog Pamela 🙂
xox Amy
Pamela says
Thanks Amy, I love this breakfast too… thank you fridge!
Christine @ 24 Carrot Kitchen says
This is my kind of recipe. I eat oatmeal most mornings and this recipe looks delicious!
Pamela says
It’s yummy Christine, I’ll be having it tomorrow morning. 🙂
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Oatmeal is my favorite breakfast. This looks terrific, and it will save me so much time in the morning. Pinning!
Pamela says
Awesome, hope you like it! 🙂
Grace @ Perpetual Nomming says
I have eaten oats every morning for the past half year i think! Love that you got up in the middle of the night to make this 🙂
Pamela says
It’s addicting! 🙂
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
Sounds like a great idea! Love your photography here. Beautiful, Pamela!
Pamela says
Thanks Anne! 🙂
Melanie Ellsworth says
okay I’m trying this – looks amazingly yummy and the overnight idea is genius!
Pamela says
Enjoy! I love this breakfast. 🙂
Gotaste says
Pamela, this is such a great recipe for people living a city life. And I love the purple theme. Very beautiful! ….Danny
Pamela says
Thanks Danny! 🙂
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
I love me some oats!!! This will make a great breakfast before work especially since blueberries are in season…
Pamela says
I hope you like it! 🙂
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
What a perfect yummy treat for in the morning! I love everything about this recipe! (And your pics are gorgeous!)
Pamela says
Thanks Gloria! 🙂
Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says
I adore blueberries and this overnight oatmeal sounds great! Love waking up to a fast and easy breakfast that’s nutritious and tasty 🙂
Pamela says
I’m on a big blueberry kick right now! Love them! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I have YET to try overnight oatmeal!! I did have my eye on the cookie dough one you posted a while ago and this one looks equally as amazing!
Pamela says
I hope you try both Ashley! 🙂
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
I love the idea of making an overnight oatmeal. I’m usually hard pressed for time in the mornings so this would be a yummy and great time saver for me!
Pamela says
I hope you give it a try Eva! 🙂
Koko says
Mason jars are the best! This looks so yummy…nothing better than fresh blueberries!
Pamela says
Agreed, just ate a handful! 🙂
Francine says
Cool idea! Maybe I’ll try it with the blueberries I’ll be picking in about four weeks when the season starts around here (but who’s counting? 🙂 ).
Pamela says
I don’t blame you for the count down – one of my favorites! 🙂
Kristi @ lifesprinkles says
Yum this looks amazing! Love the photos too!
Pamela says
Thanks Kristi! 🙂
Pam says
Looks like a delicious breakfast to start the day with.
Pamela says
Thanks Pam, it’s yummy!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Oh my gosh, I’ve been obsessed with oats lately too! I put it in my shakes, cereal, muffins, and cookies. This looks absolutely delicious and I’m in love with your pictures…so beautiful. I’ve never made overnight oatmeal before. Do you find it tastes better than making it the morning of?
Pamela says
I used to only eat oatmeal hot, then I started overnight oatmeal and my thoughts changed. By sitting overnight with the flax seeds, it really thickens up the oats. I love the taste, it’s especially good during those hot months… a cold breakfast is what I need. 🙂