Description
A quick and nutritious blueberry overnight oats recipe featuring creamy Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and a touch of cinnamon, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with crunchy roasted walnuts. Perfect for a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast prepared the night before.
Ingredients
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Oats Mixture
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional but recommended for texture and nutrition)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (freshly ground for better flavor)
- dash salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or full-fat)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla preferred)
Fruit
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (no need to thaw)
Topping
- 1/4 cup roasted walnuts (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl or mason jar, whisk together the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the flavors and prevent clumping.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined to avoid lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well until fully combined. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries to maintain their shape and freshness.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge, stir the oats, adding more almond milk if needed for creaminess. Transfer to a serving bowl or eat directly from the jar. Top with chopped roasted walnuts for added crunch and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Preparation can be done up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Using frozen blueberries prevents them from becoming mushy overnight.
- Chia seeds are optional but adds nutrition and improves texture.
- Adding a splash of almond milk before serving helps achieve the desired creamy consistency.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, blueberry oats, quick breakfast, healthy breakfast, Greek yogurt oats, no-cook breakfast, gluten-free oats
