These Blueberry Overnight Oats are the perfect nourishing breakfast to start your day. With just a few minutes of preparation time before bed, these oats are so simple to prepare and will be ready for you to enjoy in the morning! A creamy oat base is flavoured with lemon zest and topped with yoghurt and fresh blueberries. Fresh, simple and so delicious!
You will love these Blueberry Overnight Oats because:
- They require minimal preparation – the ingredients base for the oats are mixed together and placed in the refrigerator!
- The quantities can easily be adjusted to your needs – the written recipe serves two, but can easily be halved or doubled!
- They are ideal for meal prep. Lasting for three days in the fridge, you can make a start on your breakfast preparation for the week ahead.
- Overnight oats are so versatile – we top our oats with Greek yoghurt and fresh blueberries, but you could also use coconut yoghurt, a swirl of blueberry chia jam and chopped nuts.
Ingredients in this recipe:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
Blueberries – fresh or frozen blueberries can be used here. If using frozen blueberries, allow them to defrost in the fridge overnight before topping the oats.
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – the best oats for this recipe. Although steel-cut oats and quick-cooking oats can be used in overnight oats recipes, they may require a different ratio of liquid.
Milk – I like to use almond or oat milk, but soy milk works just fine as does dairy milk - use a milk of your preference.
Chia seeds – helps give the oats a nice thick texture, and also add some extra fibre. Black or white chia seeds are fine to use in this recipe.
Maple syrup – for a hint of extra sweetness. You could also use honey.
Vanilla - use a good quality vanilla extract that is naturally produced from the vanilla bean and not synthetically flavoured.
Lemon zest – adds freshness and brightness to the overnight oats.
Greek yoghurt - when serving, we like to top the oats with Greek yoghurt. You could also use coconut yoghurt, or skip the yoghurt altogether if you prefer.
How to Make Blueberry Overnight Oats:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
1 – Add your ingredients to a bowl:
Add all of your ingredients, except the blueberries and yoghurt, to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2 – Mix well to combine:
Mix well to ensure everything is evenly combined.
3 – Refrigerate:
Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
4 – Serve with toppings:
When serving, top with Greek yoghurt and lots of fresh blueberries.
Tips for success and FAQs:
These Blueberry Overnight Oats are so simple to prepare. The combination of blueberry, lemon and vanilla is just delicious.
For the best taste and texture, enjoy them within three days.
Refrigerate your overnight oats mixture for at least 6 hours. I make mine just before bed and they are perfect in the morning!
There are different rules regarding this, depending on where you live in the world. For Australian residents, Coeliac Australia provides a great resource on this topic. Always be sure to read the labels and consult with a health professional if you are unsure.
Serving suggestions:
We love to enjoy the Blueberry Overnight Oats with Greek yoghurt and lots of fresh berries.
You could also try:
- Chopped almonds, walnuts or pistachios - the nuts offer a great crunch against the oats.
- Toasted coconut flakes.
- Some additional fresh lemon zest.
- Mashed raspberries, like our Raspberry Overnight Oats.
I hope you will enjoy these delicious Blueberry Overnight Oats as much as we do. Lemon and blueberry are such a fantastic combination and work so well alongside the creamy oat base. Be sure to let me know in the comments below when you have given it a try!
Alex xx
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
Please note:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats:
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk - I use almond or oat See Note 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds See Note 2
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Toppings:
- 125 g (4.4 oz) blueberries See Note 3
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add all of the ingredients except for the blueberries and yoghurt.
- Mix well until everything is well combined.
- Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with Greek yoghurt and fresh blueberries.
Notes
- Milk: use milk of your choice. I use almond or oat milk. Add more milk when serving if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- Blueberries: fresh or frozen will work. If using frozen, allow them to defrost in the fridge overnight before topping the oats.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Deb says
This is truly a delicious breakfast recipe. I make it all the time with different milks. Have also given the recipe away to friends after I’ve made it for them. Very tasty with yoghurt & berries on top 😋
Alexandra Cook says
Hi Deb,
Lovely to hear this, thank you! And appreciate you sharing the recipe with your friends also 🙂
Alex xo
Jeri says
I love the addition of lemon zest - so yummy!
Alexandra Cook says
Thank you, Jeri! 🙂 So happy you like it. Alex xo