Overnight Oats Chia Blueberries (Printable Copy)

Creamy oats combined with chia seeds, fresh blueberries, and honey create a wholesome meal prep option.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
09 - 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional
10 - Extra honey for drizzling, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 clean jars or containers, approximately 1 cup per jar.
03 - Top each jar with a generous layer of fresh blueberries and 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds if using.
04 - Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
05 - In the morning, stir gently, add an extra drizzle of honey if desired, and consume directly from the jar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll actually eat breakfast because it's already made and sitting there looking at you with those gorgeous blueberries on top.
  • The chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and create this mysteriously creamy texture that tastes indulgent but keeps you full for hours.
  • Four jars means four mornings of zero thinking—just grab, eat, move on with your life.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it sounds weird but that pinch transforms these from tasting pleasant to tasting memorable, making all the flavors pop.
  • If your jars separate by morning with liquid pooling at the bottom, don't panic; just stir everything back together and the texture returns instantly.
03 -
  • Make sure your jars are truly clean and dry before filling them—any water or residue can introduce bacteria and shorten their shelf life in the fridge.
  • If you find the mixture too thick in the morning, don't add more honey; instead, splash in a little cold milk and stir until it's the consistency you want to eat.
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