Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats – what a breakfast revelation. Full of basically only good things, this super easy and totally delicious breakfast treat will keep you going all day long.
I’ll admit I find breakfast a bit of a challenge. I’m most definitely not a morning person and feeling enthusiastic about cooking and eating first thing can be a bit of a battle for me. But in order to teach my girls good eating habits, most days I find myself in front of a piece of toast or bowl of cereal within minutes of surfacing. Boring with a capital B.
The popularity of overnight oats has really opened my eyes to a world of new breakfast possibilities. I’m so late to this party the band has packed up and almost everyone else has gone home. But better late than never, I say! At first I thought “ugh, overnight oats just sound like a bowl of cold porridge”. Which isn’t exactly wrong, but what I underestimated was just how delicious that would be. Overnight oats are surprisingly light, fresh and easy to eat. These will most definitely become a staple week-day breakfast in this house.
These Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats contain two of natures very super-est super foods – blueberries and chia seeds. Topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkling of slivered almonds, its one powerful way to start the day. For the first morning in quite some time I felt energised, creative and nourished within minutes of downing this bowl. And that feeling lasted well into my busy day.
Overnight oats are brilliant because you can whip them up in a matter of minutes the night before. And they quietly work their magic while you’re sleeping. Then in the morning – voila! – a ready-made, nutritious, and very very tasty breakfast awaits. And I love that you can make a few days worth at once, pop the mixture in sealed jars and store them in the fridge. Breakfast sorted for the busy week ahead. Furthermore the flavour combinations are endless. Literally. Just try googling overnight oats, you’ll be amazed at the versatility of this wonderful breakfast.
For me, I love blueberries with cinnamon, and can’t go past this flavour combo. And the vibrant purple colour achieved by blending the blueberries in these Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats is really appealing to me. It’s really different and fun, which makes this tasty little bowl a hit with the kids as well.
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Serves: 2 servings
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsweetened greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Put the blueberries, milk, yoghurt and honey into a food processor and blend for a couple of minutes to break up the blueberries.
- Place the oats, chia seeds and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Pour over the blueberry mixture and stir well to combine.
- Divide into serving bowls or jars and cover or seal.
- Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- Top with your favourite fruit, nuts and a little extra drizzle of honey if desired, and enjoy!
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