Description
Discover the delicious and nutritious Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats, a healthy breakfast option that combines the goodness of fresh blueberries, chia seeds, and wholesome oats. Perfect for busy mornings, this easy-to-make recipe offers a creamy texture and vibrant flavor with minimal preparation ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, thaw beforehand)
- 1 cup almond milk, or any plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh blueberries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly for even distribution.
- Pour in the almond milk, add vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add the blueberries to the mixture, gently folding them in. Reserve some for topping if preferred.
- Transfer the mixture into airtight containers or jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to thicken and develop flavor.
- Before serving, give the oats a good stir. Top with additional blueberries, a drizzle of honey or syrup, and nuts or granola for crunch if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh berries for optimal flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or syrup as desired.
- You can mix in superfoods like flaxseeds or hemp seeds for added health benefits.
- Experiment with different plant-based milks such as coconut or cashew for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg