Blueberry Overnight Oats
These blueberry overnight oats are a delicious and wholesome make-ahead breakfast that the whole family will love.
Why This Recipe Works
- An easy make-ahead breakfast
- A yummy refreshing way to enjoy oatmeal l in the summer
- With whole grains, protein and fresh fruit blueberry overnight oats are a sustaining breakfast.
Ingredients you will need
To make my Blueberry Overnight Oats you will need:
- Plain greek style yoghurt
- Maple syrup
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Milk
- Cinnamon
- Rolled oats
- Blueberries
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
- Greek yoghurt: I like to use strained yogurt as these are thicker and higher in protein than other yogurts. But any plain yogurt will work. You can also substitute for a plant-based yogurt.
- Maple syrup: This can be substituted for honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Lemon zest and juice: The addition of lemon adds a real freshness to the recipe and highlights the blueberry flavour
- Milk: This can be substituted for vegan milk if you prefer (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk or soy milk)
- Cinnamon
- Rolled oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats when making overnight oatmeal. Steel-cut oats will not work as a substitute. Quick oats will work however the final texture may be a little soggy.
- Blueberries: When making this recipe I use fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries will work, however, there can be a risk of foodborne illness if they are not cooked before being eaten.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Blueberry Overnight Oats recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: In a bowl whisk together the yoghurt, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon lemon juice and zest.
Step two: Slice half of the blueberries in half. This allows the sweetness of blueberry juice to flavour the overnight oats.
Step three: Stir through the rolled oats and blueberries into the yoghurt mix and mix until combined. Portion the oat mixture into two jars or bowls you can cover and refrigerate for 4 hours refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make this blueberry-lemon oat recipe perfectly every time!
- Overnight oatmeal (like the name would suggest) are amazing made the night before, but once made this recipe will store in your fridge for up to four days.
- Not just for breakfast, it's equally lovely as a snack or mid-week dessert
FAQs
Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best type of oats to use when making overnight oats. Quick oats can become very soggy, and steel-cut oats do not tend to soften in the liquid.
Blueberry Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- 200 grams plain greek style yoghurt ¾ cup
- 2 Tablepsoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 50 grams rolled oats ½ cup
- 140 grams blueberries 1 cup, some sliced in half
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the yoghurt, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon lemon juice and zest.
- Slice half of the blueberries in half. This allows the blueberry juice to flavour the overnight oats.
- Stir through the rolled oats and blueberries to the yoghurt mix and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours refrigerate overnight.
- Portion into two jars or bowls you can cover
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Overnight oatmeal (like the name would suggest) are amazing made the night before, but once made this recipe will store in your fridge for up to four days.
- Not just for breakfast, it's equally lovely as a snack or mid-week dessert
- Greek yoghurt: I like to use strained yogurt as these are thicker and higher in protein than other yogurts. But any plain yogurt will work. You can also substitute for a plant-based yogurt.
- Maple syrup: This can be substituted for honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Lemon zest and juice: The addition of lemon adds a real freshness to the recipe and highlights the blueberry flavour
- Milk: This can be substituted for vegan milk if you prefer (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk or soy milk)
- Cinnamon
- Rolled oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats when making overnight oatmeal. Steel-cut oats will not work as a substitute. Quick oats will work however the final texture may be a little soggy.
- Blueberries: When making this recipe I use fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries will work, however, there can be a risk of foodborne illness if they are not cooked before being eaten.
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