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Yield: 2 Servings
Ready In: 10 minutes
A few years ago, overnight oats started taking over Pinterest – and I kind of laughed at it, because I thought it’s ridiculous to make such a huge deal out of something so simple. Fast forward a few years, I now have a bunch of little kids at home, and make ahead breakfasts have become my life savers!There’s nothing better than a simple make ahead breakfast on busy school mornings – my Almond Blueberry Overnight Oats are an easy, healthy breakfast you can prep the night before. It will turn into a pot of creamy and delicious oats – my kids love this one!
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- ¾ cup blueberries (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds OR almond butter for young kids
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together very well.
- Divide between jars and cover.
- Refrigerate overnight, then serve cold topped with extra fruit.
Nora’s Tips
Serving Size:
This makes 2 large portions or 4 smaller portions. It’s obviously not crucial to pack the oats into individual jars. You can just make a large bowl and everybody helps themselves.
For a large family, increase the recipe amounts (the recipe card below calculates it for you – just adjust the serving size according to your needs!) and prep the oats in a large container – everyone can serve themselves in the morning and you save time by skipping stirring everything together in individual jars
Oats:
We like a mix of quick oats and old fashioned oats for best creaminess and texture – use all quick oats if you don’t have time for an overnight soak
Chia Seeds:
You can make this without if you like, just add 2 tablespoons more oats and a little less milk. You can also use flaxseed instead, but they have a stronger taste.
Allergy friendliness:
Make these allergy friendly by using your favorite dairy-free yogurt and milk. Always use certified gluten free ingredients if necessary!
Consistency:
I like my overnight oats very creamy. If they seem too wet to you in the morning, you can add some extra chia and wait for a few minutes. I wouldn’t recommend adding more chia than states in the recipe if giving this to young children though.
If the oats seem too dry/sticky, just add a bit of milk or yogurt and they should be fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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Kelli says
Is that nutrition info for the whole batch or per 1/2 cup serving?
Kelli says
Can you use almond milk instead of regular milk to cut calories?
Nora says
Yep, you absolutely can, Kelli!
Nie says
Can i used frozen blueberries to overnight oat?
Nora Rusev says
Nie, the recipe works with frozen. Just make sure you’re generally comfortable using frozen berries without cooking them first. I do it all the time (in smoothies, too), but frozen fruit/vegetables always bear a small risk of being contaminated, just something to keep in mind.