Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

Of course! Using frozen blueberries in overnight oats is delicious. I recommend thawing the frozen blueberries separately in the fridge overnight, and then topping your oats when ready to eat.

How long do overnight oats last?

I recommend enjoying your overnight oats within five days.

How do I store leftover overnight oats?

Store your overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to five days in jars with lids or airtight containers. You can store the blueberries with the oats or separately, and top them the next day (usually I do the latter!).

Can I use other kinds of oats?

I'd stick with rolled oats or instant oats for this recipe! Steel cut oats would require a different ratio of ingredients.

Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats (High Protein Options!)

Description

These blueberry lemon overnight oats are a healthy and filling breakfast recipe! They're extra creamy, high in protein, and bursting with bright lemon and juicy blueberries. Prepare them the night before, and breakfast will be ready when you wake up!

Ingredients

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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk of choice
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tbsp honey
1 cup fresh blueberries

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Instructions

Combine ingredients. In a bowl or base of an airtight container, combine all ingredients except blueberries. Stir until an even mixture forms, and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Chill. Cover the bowl tightly and chill the mixture overnight.
Serve. In the morning, divide the oats into two servings. Top each with 1/2 cup blueberries and any other desired toppings, or save a serving for later. Enjoy!

Notes

Chilling time. If using rolled oats (recommended for this recipe), I like the texture best when it's been chilled overnight because the oats have maxed out their absorption of delicious milk, yogurt, and flavors. If you want or need to eat them sooner, 4 hours is typically the minimum chilling time I recommend.
Storage container. Overnight oats is one of those recipes that I actually love to make in the same container I store it in (less dishes = yay!). I love to use any glass storage container that's at least a 4-cup size with an airtight cover. This way, you can stir, cover, and pop it in the fridge.
Toppings. This is the best part of overnight oats, so have some fun with it! Blueberries are of course a topping for this recipe, but coconut flakes, blueberry jam, almonds, more chia seeds, scoop of yogurt, granola, or other nuts/seeds will add delicious flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 10
Category: Breakfast
Method: Chill overnight
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
Calories: 378
Sugar: 20.8 g
Sodium: 367.3 mg
Fat: 6.1 g
Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 58.9 g
Fiber: 8.5 g
Protein: 15.5 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg