These Blueberry Overnight Oats with yogurt will be your new go-to healthy breakfast! Perfect for meal prep, learning how to make blueberry overnight oatmeal is a great way to have a healthy start to your day. Just 5 minutes of prep is all you need!
Once I learned how to make overnight oats I feel like eating a healthy breakfast got infinitely easier! This recipe for Blueberry Overnight Oats is one of my favorite breakfasts to meal prep on a Sunday and have ready to eat during busy mornings.
Not only is this blueberry overnight oatmeal simple to make, I feel good knowing I have a healthy, nutritious breakfast ready to go.
Love overnight oats? Try our Peanut Butter Overnight Oats and our Peach Overnight Oats recipes.
Why should I meal prep breakfast?
Meal prep along with diligently tracking/writing down what I ate were the two biggest actions I took to lose weight. I’ve said it many times – when you make healthy choices in advance (meal prep) it makes it much easier for your future self to make that healthy choice. Check out my Breakfast Meal Prep post for getting started with meal prepping breakfast.
Because you’ve already created something that is read to go, you are invested in making that decision when it is time. It is already done and waiting for you.
This recipe for Blueberry Overnight Oats checks all those boxes when it comes to healthy eating and meal prep. Once you learn how to make overnight oats, and discover how simple it is, you’ll be setting yourself up for success.
This overnight oatmeal is not only super simple to make, healthy and nutritious, it’s a good source of protein, and even something you can take with you to work. No drive-thru necessary. If you would like more information on meal prep and the tools I use, check out My Favorite Tools for Healthy Living.
How to make blueberry overnight oatmeal
Add your oatmeal and chia seeds
To a mason jar or any resealable container, add the oats and chia seeds. I prefer old-fashioned oats, but you can also use steel-cut oats or even plain instant oats. If using steel-cut oats, you’ll need to reduce the oats to 1/4 c., which is a serving.
Chia seeds are not only a super-food, they’re a great way to add a bit of texture to your overnight oatmeal. Loaded with anti-oxidants and protein, these seeds can be found in most grocery stores in the health food section.
What is the best container for storing overnight oats?
Mason jars are some of my favorite meal prep containers. They’re easy to clean, store and are dishwasher safe. The tight fitting lids also prevent spills in the refrigerator. Check out all of my Best Meal Prep Containers here.
If your grocery store does not sell chia seeds, you can get them from Amazon here: Viva Naturals Organic Raw Chia Seeds (2 LB)
How to make high protein blueberry overnight oats?
Adding Greek yogurt to your overnight oats is the best way to boost the protein in your oats. I prefer to use Fage Greek yogurt, as it’s an excellent source of protein, with minimal sugar. I use plain 2% Greek yogurt in my Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip and Chocolate Protein Pudding – both of which make great healthy snack ideas.
Another way to boost the protein in your overnight oats is to add a scoop of your preferred vanilla or unflavored collagen peptides. This will help boost the protein in these oats by 20-30grams of protein, depending on the protein content of your powder being added.
What are the macros for this blueberry overnight oats recipe?
This blueberry overnight oats recipe has 23g of protein, 54 carbs, 10g fat, 10g fiber and 390 calories. You can add an additional 20g of protein by adding a scoop of collagen or vanilla protein powder.
Ingredient Substitutions, Variations and Mix-In’s
- Milk options – you can use any milk you prefer. Any dairy or plant based options can be used, including almond, cashew, coconut, soy and oat.
- Yogurts – Greek yogurt is used in this recipe, however if you cannot do dairy, using a non-dairy yogurt like So Delicious, Silk, Cashew or Coconut yogurts.
- Protein Powder or Collagen Powder – adding a scoup of your preferred vanilla or unflavored collagen peptides will help boost the protein in these oats by 20-30grams of protein, depending on the protein content of your powder being added.
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners – using a sugar-free sweetener like Monk fruit sweetener is a great choice to sweeten your oats without adding extra calories.
- Nuts and Nut butter – nuts or nut butter can be added. I recommend you add these just before serving to help keep their crunch. Nuts like sliced or chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans are great. A drizzle of nut or seed butter is a great addition just before serving.
- Lemon juice and/or zest – lemon is a delicious pairing with blueberries. A lemon blueberry overnight oats would be created by adding the juice of a half lemon and about 1 teaspoon of zest.
- Sliced banana – Blueberry banana overnight oats would be made by topping your oats with a sliced half banana just before serving.
How do I add flavor to my overnight oats?
The best way to add flavor and sweetness to your overnight oats is to add a small amount of vanilla extract and a sweetener. Because I’ve chosen an unsweetened yogurt for my blueberry overnight oats, adding a small amount of sweetener and a bit of vanilla is good for the flavor.
If you would prefer another sweetener, I would recommend granular Monk fruit sweetener, maple syrup or Stevia or a simple sprinkling of regular sugar as well.
Can frozen blueberries be used instead of fresh?
Yes, frozen blueberries are a great option, especially when fresh blueberries are unavailable or out of season. You don’t need to thaw the blueberries. Simply add the frozen berries to the overnight oats ingredients and stir together. They will thaw during the refrigeration process.
How long do overnight oats need to be refrigerated?
Overnight oats need at least 4 hours, or overnight to fully soak and soften. The chia seeds will also plump up and create a thick and creamy consistency. Once your oats have been mixed together, add a lid to your container and refrigerate overnight.
Once you wake up in the morning, or your rushing off to work, your overnight oats will be ready to go. This container will provide you with two servings, so portion out as necessary. You can also place is two smaller containers if that is more convenient for you.
Ready to start doing some Breakfast Meal Prep?
It’s actually a great place to start with meal prep. Be sure to check out my post for Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep – I’ve included all of my healthy breakfast recipes and meal prep tips, tools and ideas to get you eating healthy on the regular!
My Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches, Cottage Cheese and Egg Bake and Baked Egg Cups are also great options for busy mornings.
FAQ’s for making overnight oats
Yes, frozen blueberries are a great option, especially when fresh blueberries are unavailable or out of season. You don’t need to thaw the blueberries. Simply add them frozen to the overnight oats ingredients. They will thaw during the refrigeration process.
Once prepared and refrigerated, overnight oats will last 5-7 days refrigerated. These are great to prep on the weekend, making several servings and refrigerating for quick grab-and-go breakfast options.
Yes, if you prefer to eat the oats warm instead of cold you can certainly heat up the oatmeal before eating. Microwave for 60-90 seconds, stopping to stir halfway through.
You’ll need a 1:1 ratio of milk and oats to make overnight oats. Adding yogurt and chia seeds will help create an extra thick and creamy overnight oats texture.
Yes, to make these overnight oats vegan, simply substitute your milk for your preferred plant based milk and for the yogurt, use any preferred non-dairy option.
Not really. You can freeze oats, however, when thawing they become very watery, soggy and unappealing.
Yes, you can leave out the yogurt. The texture will be less creamy and the oats won’t have as much protein, but the oats and chia seeds will still soften with the added milk.
Yes, overnight oats are a great option for starting your day with a good source of protein and fiber. This will help you feel full and satiated. This blueberry overnight oats recipe has 23g of protein, 54 carbs, 10g fat, 10g fiber and 390 calories.
If you loved these delicious Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal, then check out some of my other healthy oatmeal recipes:
- Tiramisu Overnight Oats Recipe
- Raspberry Overnight Oats
- Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
- Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
- Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
- Blueberry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal
- Easy Peach Overnight Oats
- Cherry Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
- Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Strawberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding
- 20 Best Recipes Overnight Oats
Love blueberries for breakfast? Check out some of our favorite blueberry recipes:
- Blueberry Coffee Cake with Sour Cream
- Healthy French Toast with Fresh Blueberries
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Healthy Lemon Blueberry Loaf
- Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding
- Blueberry Almond Protein Muffins
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins Recipe – Sugar Free Bakery Style Muffins
- Healthy Blueberry Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
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Greek Yogurt Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoon granular monk fruit sweetener honey or maple syrup also good options
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- In a pint-sized mason jar, add the oatmeal and chia seeds. Next add the yogurt, milk, sweetener and vanilla. Stir together to combine. Lastly, add the blueberries and stir together.
- Secure lid tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Spoon out and top with additional blueberries and almonds, if preferred.
- Will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Oatmeal is the one food that I don’t like that I so wish I did!! It kind of makes me sad. This looks and sounds quite yummy! Thanks for celebrating the Fiesta with us! 🙂 Happy you joined in! Enjoy your weekend!
I’ve been wanting to try overnight oats for a while, and this looks like a yummy recipe. I love blueberries, so I’m pinning this for later. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party!
This will be a very special breakfast treat! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us for our special St. Patrick’s Day Full Plate Thursday! Have a great week and come back soon.
Miz Helen
The ingredients say monk fruit, but directions say honey – guess either one is fine. Also can you heat this up?
Yes, either sweetener works well. Choose whichever best fits your dietary needs. Also, yes, you can definitely heat the oats. Microwave for one minute, stir. Then heat on :30 second increments until steaming. Enjoy!