Wild Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

Treat yourself (everyday!) with these blueberry-vanilla-maple oats. Packed with protein and fiber, they’ll keep you full for hours.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 1

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (I like Bob's Red Mill Organic)
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries (or regular)
1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla protein powder*
1/2-1 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Optional toppings:

toasted nuts, drizzle of nut butter, dollop of yogurt, flax or hemp seeds, other fresh fruit

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a small (approx. 2-cup) container and refrigerate overnight**. Add toppings and enjoy cold or warmed up for 1-2 minutes in the microwave. They'll also keep in the fridge for an extra day or two.
To toast nuts: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add raw unsalted nuts of choice (I like walnuts, slivered almonds and pecans) in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes, shaking the pan a few times, or until toasted to your liking. Don't walk away - they'll burn! I keep nuts in the freezer and toast them in batches for max freshness.

Notes

*For an extra boost, I sometimes add half a scoop of Sunwarrior Organic Plant-Based Protein - I like the vanilla Warrior Blend and Classic Plus.

**They don't need a full 8 hours - sometimes I'll make them when I wake up and then by the time I'm ready to eat at work, about two hours later, they've softened a bit but just need a quick zap in the microwave to finish cooking.

See my post on chia and other seeds.