Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
These blueberry overnight oats are my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipe. Made with a homemade sweet blueberry sauce and velvety rich oats, this high-protein breakfast is every bit as filling as it is delicious.
This easy recipe requires very little work on your part. The blueberry sauce only takes about 5 minutes on the stove and then it’s ready to be added to your oats. Don’t skip the chia seeds; they’re the best part of the smooth and creamy texture of the oats.
Top your oats with more juicy blueberries, lemon zest or hemp seeds if you want some crunch. For more oatmeal recipes, try carrot cake baked oats or more protein overnight oats.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 36 grams of protein per jar.
- Simple ingredients.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this blueberry overnight oats recipe. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions.
- Fresh or Frozen Blueberries: if using frozen, be sure to thaw them first. I prefer frozen because they yield more juices.
- Honey: pure maple syrup, brown sugar or any sweetener of your choice.
- Fresh Lemon Juice:fresh lemon juice for the best flavor but you can use store-bought as well.
- Chia Seeds: chia seeds give the oats a creamy pudding-like texture.
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: dairy or non-dairy milk. I like almond, oat milk and coconut milk.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: they have the best consistency for overnight oats. Don’t use quick oats, instant oats or steel cut oats.
- Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt: you can use a flavored yogurt if preferred.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: PEScience is my go-to when using protein powder in recipes. It has the best taste and texture, and mixes well. Make sure to use one you love that you know won’t be chalky.
Variations
- Add your favorite fresh fruit.
- Add peanut butter or almond butter for extra healthy fats. Or try my low-calorie peanut butter syrup to drizzle on top.
- Add hemp hearts or flax seeds for some crunch.
Dietary Modifications
- For dairy-free, use a vegan protein powder and dairy-free yogurt.
- This recipe is gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats and a protein powder that is gluten-free.
How to make this delicious breakfast (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: make blueberry sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, honey, and lemon juice (image 1). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries start to break down and release their juices (about 3-5 minutes). Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the blueberries to your desired consistency (image 2). Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds (image 3). Let the mixture cool and thicken while you prep your oats (image 4).
Step 2: assemble your overnight oats
Add ¾ cup almond milk, ¼ cups oats, ¼ cup greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 Tbsp. honey, and 1 Tbsp. of chia seeds to each mason jar or container (image 5). Stir or shake until fully combined (image 6). Split the blueberry mixture between the jars and stir in (image 7). Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (image 8) or overnight to allow the oats to soften, the mixture to thicken and flavors to meld.
Step 3: remove and add toppings
Remove from the fridge once the oats have thickened (image . Before serving, top the oats with extra blueberries, granola or nuts for texture.
Expert Tip!
If you prefer really rich and creamy oats, you can lower the amount of almond milk to 1 cup. This will yield a thicker and heavier overnight oat.
Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Old-fashioned oats, often called rolled oats, are the best for overnight oats because they become super creamy overnight. Steel-cut oats tend to be too firm, even after soaking and quick oats become too mushy and soggy.
Yes! PEScience is my preferred blend when it comes to overnight oats, baked oats and pretty much any kind of protein powder baked good. It results in a nice and thick overnight oat. PEScience is a whey casein blend. If you use other blends ex. whey only you may want to lower the liquid because it does not get as thick as a whey casein blend does. You want to be sure you love the flavor and texture of your protein powder as it makes a huge difference in the flavor of your oats.
You’ll lose the protein if you omit it but if that’s ok with you, up the oats to 1/2 cup, lower the almond milk to 1/2 cup and omit the protein powder.
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries
- 2 tsp. honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
Overnight Oats
- 1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any kind of milk)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 56g
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, PEScience
- 2 Tbsp. honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
Optional Toppings
- 2 Tbsp. fresh or thawed blueberries
- sprinkle of granola or nuts
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, honey, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries start to break down and release their juices (about 3-5 minutes). Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the blueberries to your desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Let the mixture cool and thicken while you prep your oats.
- Add ¾ cup almond milk, ¼ cups oats, ¼ cup greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 Tbsp. honey, and 1 Tbsp. of chia seeds to each of the 2 mason jars or containers. Stir or shake until fully combined.
- Split the blueberry mixture between the two jars and stir in. Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften, the mixture to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top the oats with extra blueberries, granola or nuts for texture.
Notes
- If you want a thicker consistency you can use ½ cup of oats and only 1 cup of almond milk.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
