Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats

This delicious Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats recipe taste like a savory blueberry muffin, but is made with classic rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and is spiced with cinnamon. It’s a satisfying breakfast recipe that is far from ordinary. Plus, this overnight oats recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and is incredibly easy to make.

Are you a fan of blueberry muffins? Yes? Then, you’ll love this overnight oats recipe. It’s a creamy and delicious overnight oats recipe with a blueberry muffin twist!

In this Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats, we will be preparing the oats the day or night prior to the day that it will be devoured. Thus, this overnight oats recipe is perfect for those busy mornings, because with this breakfast, you can just grab and go!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
• This breakfast tastes like a blueberry muffin, but in an overnight oatmeal form. It’s loaded with fresh blueberries and is spiced with cinnamon, so it tastes like a treat.
• It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
• Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Key Ingredients

• Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
• Fresh Blueberries: It wouldn’t be a blueberry muffin without any blueberries.
• Cinnamon: A couple of dashes of cinnamon to spice up your muffin overnight oats.
• Maple Syrup: To sweeten up your blueberry muffin oats. I recommend real maple syrup.
• Coconut Yogurt: A few tablespoons of coconut yogurt, makes this overnight oats recipe extra creamy.
• Non-dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work. I personally used unseewetend coconut milk in this recipe.
• Chia Seeds: are high in omega-3 fatty, magnesium, and so many other benefits.
• Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, rich in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional and can be replaced with additional chia seeds, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

How to make overnight oats

Overnight oats are probably the easiest and fastest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is few easy steps to prepare this Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats. What is more, is that it’s way easier to make compared to homemade blueberry muffins.

To begin, in a medium sized bowl, add the non-dairy milk, coconut yogurt, cinnamon, maple syrup, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. Mix well until you achieve cinnamon milk.

Next, mix the rolled oats and cinnamon milk together in the mixing bowl.

Then, fold in the blueberries.

Transfer to a jar or cover, place in the fridge overnight, and the oats will be ready to eat in the morning!

Tips for making this overnight oats recipe perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

• Use rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
• For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.
• Be sure to mix all the dry and wet ingredients together before adding the rolled oats and blueberries.

Overnight Oats Toppings

The toppings to this overnight oats recipe is what makes this breakfast such a satisfying breakfast. I decorated my breakfast treat with fresh blueberries, almond butter, chopped pecans, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Nonetheless, you can jazz up your blueberry muffin breakfast with whatever you want!

• Fresh berries: blueberries
• Sliced banana
• Nut butter: almond butter, creamy peanut butter, cashew butter, SunButter, pecan butter, etc.
• Chopped nuts: almonds, pecans, peanuts, cashews, walnuts, etc.
• Shredded coconut or coconut flakes

Substitutions

• If you don’t have flaxseeds, you can double the amount of chia seeds, or completely omit.
• You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen, the blueberries may change the color a bit, but it still tastes delicious.
• If you’re out of blueberries, you can certainly use blackberries, strawberries, or raspberries.
• Use any of your favorite non-dairy milk. I used unsweetened coconut milk, but you can certainly use almond or cashew milk.
• This overnight oats recipe calls for thick coconut yogurt, I recommend the Culina brand. However, you can use any non-dairy yogurt for this recipe.

Overnight Oats FAQs

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS HEALTHY?

Overnight oats are a wonderful breakfast option! They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of chia seeds and flaxseeds in this recipe also provide some extra nutrients and essential minerals for you.

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

Typically, overnight oats last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, since the oats will become softer in texture.

DO YOU EAT THEM HOT OR COLD?

However you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

For more overnight oats recipes, you’ll also love:

• Chocolate Fudge Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
• Raspberry SunButter Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Banana Brownie Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats 
• Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats

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