Overnight Oats with Blueberries (Printer View)

Creamy oats with chia seeds, blueberries, and honey for a wholesome breakfast option.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
09 - 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional
10 - Extra honey for drizzling, optional

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or containers, approximately 1 cup per jar.
03 - Top each jar with a generous layer of blueberries and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds if desired.
04 - Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
05 - In the morning, stir gently, add an extra drizzle of honey if desired, and enjoy straight from the jar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely foolproof—no cooking required, just mix and wait while your fridge does the work.
  • Four grab-and-go breakfasts made in ten minutes means no excuses on hectic mornings.
  • The texture is perfectly creamy and the blueberries burst with fresh flavor, making this feel like an actual treat instead of meal prep.
02 -
  • The texture changes as it sits—what seems thin when you seal the jars will thicken as the chia seeds hydrate, so don't panic if it looks slightly liquidy at first.
  • Blueberries added on top stay fresher and crunchier than if you stir them in, but if you prefer them distributed throughout, add them to the base mixture instead.
03 -
  • If your mixture seems too thick in the morning, stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your perfect consistency—don't just add a bunch at once or you'll overshooting it.
  • Chia seeds can be finicky about settling evenly; spend an extra thirty seconds stirring when you first combine everything to prevent them from clumping together at the bottom.
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