This blueberry blended overnight oats recipe is a super easy and healthy breakfast that anyone will love. Just add ingredients to a blender, store in a jar, and enjoy for breakfast!
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These blueberry blended overnight oats are a delicious and convenient breakfast option. You can prepare ahead of time, flavor them to your preferred taste, and meal prep them for an easy on-the-go breakfast.
If overnight oats aren’t your thing, then blended oats might be a great alternative. Blending oatmeal creates a much smoother texture, similar pudding. I like to think of blended oats as oatmeal pudding. It’s a fun twist on a breakfast classic.
Ingredients Needed for Blueberry Blended Overnight Oats
Oats – You’re going to want to use either rolled oat or quick oats for this recipe. Using steel cut oats are too hard and won’t blend properly for that desired smooth texture.
Sweetner – A ripe speckled banana is going to add so much natural sweetness to this recipe. If the sweetness from the banana isn’t enough for you, then you can omit the banana and opt for a liquid sweetner. I love pure maple syrup, but you could also use honey. For a sugar-free option, add a few drops of liquid stevia. If going the stevia route, then you will need to add a bit more liquid.
Milk – Any type of milk will work for this recipe. I love soy milk for some added plant protein. Other great alternatives would be unsweetened almond milk, oat milk or cashew milk. As for the amount needed, it will vary depending on the thickness of the oats. I start with about 1/2 a cup of milk when using a whole banana. Remember, start small and gradually add more. The consistency should be thick but still runny. Similar to waffle batter.
Seeds – Seeds are optional, but I love using them because they are a great source of omega 3s and fiber Adding seeds also help create a thicker consistency. Some great seed options are chia seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds.
Frozen blueberries – Any variety of blueberry would work great. I love wild blueberries because they are a bit sweeter than regular blueberries. Use whatever berries you have on hand will do the trick.
Toppings – Feel free to get creative and use whatever toppings you enjoy. Fresh berries, seeds and nut butter is usually my go to, and there’s more topping ideas below.
How to make
This blueberry blended overnight oats recipe is a sinch to make. Let me show you!
Step 1 – In a blender, combine the rolled oats, milk, seeds, banana, blueberries into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding more milk if desired.
Step 2 – Pour the oat mixture into an airtight container or a jar with a lid. Pro tip: An peanut butter jar works great for this!
Then store in the refrigerator overnight for the flavors to combine and oats to soften. If you’re short on time, then a minimum of 2 hours in the refrigerator will do.
Step 3 – To serve add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Customize Your Blended Overnight Oats
Here are some tasty toppings that would pair great with this recipe.
- Fruit – Any fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand would make a great topping. Some of my favorites are strawberries, apples, banana slices, and raspberries. Dried fruit would also taste amazing!
- Nut Butter – The combo of oats and nut butter is a match made in heaven. In addition to adding great flavor, nut butter also adds some additional protein. For a low-fat option, I always use PB powder which is 70% less fat than traditional peanut butter.
- Chocolate – You may not think chocolate and blueberries mix but let’s be honest, chocolate goes with anything. I love using Enjoy Life‘s mini chocolate chips or for a more natural option, cacao nibs add a great crunch and chocolatey flavor.
- Nuts and Seeds – These are a great way to add healthy fats to your breakfast. One serving of flax seeds provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s, among other health benefits. Some other health-promoting seeds are chia seeds, hemp seeds, and sunflower seeds. Also, chopped walnuts and almonds add amazing crunch and flavor.
- Protein Powder – Looking to add some more protein to your breakfast? Try adding a scoop of your favorite protein to the recipe. When doing so, you will need to add more milk to the mix, since the protein will make for a thicker consistency. I use about 1 1/4 cups of milk when making this recipe with protein powder. My favorite protein is Plant Fusion in the flavor vanilla.
FAQs
Are blended oats healthy?Yes! Blended oats contain the same nutrition as regular oatmeal. Even though the oats are blended, it is still a nutritious whole grain that offers several health benefits, like fiber, protein and a variety of vitamins.
Can you freeze blended overnight oats?Yes, just like you would store the blended oats in the fridge, you can also store them in the freezer. It can last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Do not store in a glass jar because the glass could break from the cold tempature. Once ready to use, take out of the freezer and allow the oats to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
How do you blend oats?Blending oats is quite simple if you have the right kitchen tools. A high-speed blender or food processor will allow the oats to break down the best. Another great alternative is a coffee grider but the downside is the size. In the case of making blender overnight oats, a coffee grider would not be the best option.
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Blueberry Blended Overnight Oats
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Glass Jar/ Air-tight Container
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Milk I prefer soy milk
- 1 Ripe banana
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Frozen Wild Blueberries
- Stevia drops optional
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, banana, blueberries, chia seeds into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a jar with a lid and place in the fridge overnight. If in a rush, leave in the fridge for 2 hours.
- When you're ready to eat, give the mixture a stir, top with favorite toppings and dive in. I did more frozen wild blueberries, hemp seeds and a dolip of PB Fit powder.
