Stir together the ingredients for this wild blueberry overnight oatmeal and you will be ready to start your day off right in the morning. Enjoy at home or bring along to work or school.

Wild Blueberry Overnight Oats

These wild blueberry overnight oats are just what you need to start your day off right. Simply stir together before you go to bed and wake up with breakfast waiting for you. 

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Oatmeal vs. Overnight Oats

While I will always love hot oatmeal, especially steel-cut oats, I have come to love the convenience and taste of overnight oats. I mean, how great does it feel to wake up knowing that you have a healthy breakfast ready to go?

I admit, when I first heard about overnight oats I was skeptical. I mean, cold oatmeal? But after trying it, I realized it was actually not bad, and the more I made it, the more I loved it.

wild blueberry overnight oats

Cool overnight oats make a great warm-weather breakfast. And while it’s far from warm here in the northeast right now, I’ve got spring on my mind. (And, I know that it can go from 35 to 75 degrees in a matter of weeks!)

Wild Blueberry Overnight Oats

The wild blueberries used in this recipe make the oatmeal a beautiful blue-purple hue. But you could make it with any fruit you have on hand. From raspberries to blackberries, to chopped apples, to mangoes–the options are endless. The same goes for the nuts: mix it up to your liking!

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Nutrition Notes

This breakfast is packed with nourishing ingredients to get you moving and keep you going.

  • Oats – packed with fiber and complex carbohydrates, this grain is available gluten-free and will help keep your blood sugar in check and hunger satisfied!
  • Wild blueberries – Frozen wild blueberries are a staple in my freezer. Loaded with antioxidants and flavor they are a perfect addition to a variety of foods including pancakes, smoothies, toast, and, of course, oatmeal!
  • Greek or Skyr yogurt – Add a dollop of plain Greek or Skyr yogurt to this oatmeal for extra protein and some healthy probiotics. Make it vegan by using a plant-based yogurt, but since it won’t give you the same amount of protein, consider adding some extra chia seeds and nuts.
  • Plant milk – Plant-based milk such as coconut or almond works great in this oatmeal.
  • Chia seeds – Chia seeds add more protein, fiber, and iron to your morning. They also help keep your GI tract functioning smoothly!

Need more? Try adding one of these:

  • Almond butter – On those mornings that I need a little extra protein and or fat to keep me satisfied, almond butter becomes an additional add-in.
  • Nuts – If you need some extra fuel but prefer more crunch.

wild blueberry overnight oats from halsanutrition.com; gluten-free, dairy-free option

Mix it Up Your Berries

Feel free to top these oats with any berries you have on hand! While it’s lovely to have fresh berries on hand, I like to keep frozen on hand for backup. Frozen berries are available year-round, are just as nutritious if not more nutrient-packed (because they are frozen right after they are harvested) and are also less expensive.

Hälsa Kids

Overnight oats make a great breakfast for busy tweens and teens. They can eat it at home when they wake up or bring it to school in a thermos. Younger kids will also love this creamy, easy-to-eat breakfast concoction. And it can easily be warmed in the microwave for those who prefer it warm!

Wild Blueberry Overnight Oats
 
These wild blueberry overnight oats will help get your morning off to streamlined, well-fueled start. Gluten-free and vegan, these overnight oats are loaded with nutrition and taste amazing.
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Recipe type: breakfast
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup old fashioned oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened Greek or Skyr yogurt (or plant-based coconut or cashew yogurt)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or try ground cinnamon or cardamom)
  • ¼ cup + ¼ cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes (toasted if time)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cashews (toasted if time)
Instructions
  1. Combine oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ¼ cup blueberries in a jar. Stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours.
  2. Serve with additional blueberries, coconut flakes, and cashews.

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