High-Protein Blueberry Overnight Oats

These High-Protein Blueberry Overnight Oats are full of sweet blueberries and have almost 50g of protein to keep you full for longer! Try this perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe today. 

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What are overnight oats?

If you haven’t had overnight oatmeal, it is a method of making oatmeal a bit differently than usual. Instead of cooking oats on your stovetop and eating them warm, overnight oats are cooked by being soaked with ingredients in the fridge overnight.

By having the oats soak in the fridge, they will absorb the liquid and be ready to eat without being cooked in the typical way. This is one of my favorite breakfasts because I don't have to do anything in the morning. I can wake up, grab them out of the fridge, and that's it! 

High-Protein Blueberry Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. They're quick to prep, healthy, and packed with protein and nutrients! 

This recipe is one of my personal favorites. Full of fresh berries and the tasty flavor of vanilla, this delicious breakfast has simple ingredients and is ready in minutes. Prep these oats the night before and your future self will be thanking you. 

High-protein blueberry overnight oats ingredients

Gather these wholesome ingredients to make this recipe. 

• quick oats
• milk 
• yogurt 
• vanilla protein powder (I use Clean Simple Eats, code JORDO for a discount)
• chia seeds
• blueberries

How to make high-protein blueberry overnight oats

Follow these instructions to make this blueberry protein overnight oats recipe: 

• Gather all ingredients.
• Combine all ingredients into one jar.
• Shake well until all ingredients are mixed together.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Enjoy straight from the jar or pour into a bowl and add additional toppings.

High-protein blueberry overnight oats substitution ideas

If you're looking for substitutions, look no further:

• Oats: Use any oats you'd like: steel-cut oats, old-fashioned oats, or gluten-free oats. They'll all get the job done!
• Blueberries:​ Use frozen berries if you need to!
• Milk: Use any kind of milk you have:  oat milk , coconut milk , soy milk, unsweetened almond milk. 
• Yogurt: I use vanilla yogurt, but you could use plain greek yogurt, too. 

How long do high-protein blueberry overnight oats last in the fridge?

These overnight oats make for such easy breakfasts! Keep in your fridge for up to five days in an airtight container. 

What goes well with overnight oats

Something that would be delicious with this specific recipe is a bit of lemon zest on top. It would push the flavor to a lemon blueberry which is one of my favorite flavor profiles.

In general, some fresh fruit is always a favorite for breakfast. If you want to add some extra protein to your meal, you could do a side of bacon of breakfast sausage.  

Are overnight oats healthy?

Each person has their own definition of healthy, and their own recommended amount of nutrients for each day.  All of my favorite overnight oats recipes have a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats.

This recipe is packed with protein. Between the protein powder, yogurt, and milk, there are almost 20 grams of protein. A tablespoon of chia seeds gives heart healthy fats and plenty of fiber. The fresh blueberries are a great source of vitamin C. I love that I can eat this for breakfast and it will keep me full and fueled until lunch!

What is the basic formula for overnight oats?

Here are the basic ingredients that I use in my overnights oats recipes. I change each one up a little bit to meet goals, or try out different flavors. The basics are tried and true and stay the same! 

• Oats – Oatmeal is one my breakfast staples because it’s a slow-digesting carbohydrate that will steadily provide energy. For this recipe, the oats are “cooked” by being mixed with other ingredients and sitting in the fridge overnight. I would suggest quick oats, but you can use steel cut oats as well. 
• Chia seeds – A scoop of chia seeds doesn’t add flavor, but several nutrients. They can also help thicken up the oatmeal for a creamy texture.
• Milk – The milk is going to help “cook” the oats and serve as the liquid that the oats will absorb.
• Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is going to make the oats extra creamy. It is also an awesome source of protein!
• Protein powder -- This will up the amount of protein in the oats and help keep you more full for longer. I like using a vanilla protein powder since it goes with basically any flavor, but you could really use any flavor protein you prefer.  

What not to add to overnight oats?

The question should be - what TO add to overnight oats? The best part about overnight oats is all the favorite toppings you get to add! 

It all depends on the base flavor of the oats you are making, but you really cannot go wrong, there are so many options! I've complied a list of my favorites below. Try something new and comment on the recipe to let me know how it tastes!

• protein powder 
• pure maple syrup
• honey
• cocoa powder
• fresh fruit
• chocolate chips
• peanut butter
• coconut flakes

What is the secret to overnight oats?

A secret to getting your overnight oats to the perfect consistency is the right liquid to oats ratio. Trust me, I've had plenty of trial and error as far as overnight oats go, and this recipe tried and true. 

Another secret is to make sure that all the oats have been coated with the milk before placing the fridge for the night. Make sure you give your mason jar a good shake prior and you'll be good to go! 

Other delicious overnight oats ideas

Check out these other healthy overnight oats recipes right here at Jordo's World:

• Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
• Triple Chocolate Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats