A delightful blend of oats, chia seeds and purple milk, topped with your choice of toppings to make a real meal out of it.  A protein-rich breakfast that’s both delicious and nutritious.

This recipe contains two of nature’s 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.

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 my house.

I started by making purple milk for a colourful touch (which is just milk, blueberries, dates and cinnamon). Then combined it with oats and chia seeds, let it rest, then added my favourite toppings.

In fact…its basically the perfect breakfast!

You can easily make it ahead
It’s got lots of nutritious ingredients and keeps me feeling full all morning
Its so good it’s like eating dessert for breakfast (or as a snack)

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 is really appealing to me. It’s really different and fun, which makes this tasty little bowl a hit with the kids as well. You can use this recipe as a template to make a base that can be used with any toppings or add-ins you choose. It’s super easy to remember so a healthy breakfast is a simple no brainer.

Overnight oats are my morning lifesaver. They are a zero cooking, grab-and-go breakfast that’s delicious and nutritious! What I love is how customizable oats are with the toppings; you can have a different breakfast every day of the week. It makes it a great meal prep idea for Sunday night to prepare for the work week. I’ve been making this recipe for some weeks now, multiple days a week and I have yet to get sick of it. The flexibility of flavors, toppings and add-ins makes this recipe especially awesome!

If you have never had overnight oats before, it is basically a no-cook method of making oatmeal. So, instead of cooking oatmeal on the stovetop or in the microwave, you soak the oats with milk. That soaking process allows the oats to absorb the liquid and soften them enough to eat uncooked. You only need to let the oats soak and rest in the fridge for 2 hours. But, it’s ideal if you soak it overnight…hence the name overnight oats!

The next morning you have a ready-to-eat, delicious, creamy bowl of “oatmeal.” The consistency is like a porridge or pudding. It makes for an easy convenient breakfast that has a more dense and creamy texture than warm oatmeal (you can warm it up too if desired).

Why you will love this recipe:

No-cook breakfast: This recipe takes away all morning hassle – no need to fire up the stove or oven. Just mix the night before, chill, and go.

Two essential ingredients: At its core, all you really need to make overnight oats are oats and milk. Chia seeds, protein powder, honey and vanilla extract are highly recommended additions for enhanced flavor, texture and a higher protein content.

Totally customizable: Whether you are a fruit lover, chocolate devotee, or nut enthusiast, you can make your own flavor combo. You can seriously add or mix in whatever you like – it’s the chef’s kiss of breakfast recipes.

Perfect for meal prep: Prepare multiple servings on a Sunday night and wake up to a delicious and nutritious breakfast all week long.

Nutrient-packed: High in protein and fiber, these overnight oats keep you full for longer while offering a lot of nutrients. The texture is great. It’s packed with fibre, protein (22g!) and omegas 3s and is absolutely delicious.

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 are sleeping. Then in the morning – voila! – a ready-made, nutritious, and 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.

Yessss! Breakfast sorted for the busy week ahead. Furthermore the flavour combinations are endless. Literally. Let your imagination run wild with this one, you will be amazed at the versatility of this wonderful breakfast so get creative and make your own delicious masterpiece. ⚡

Blueberry Chia Protein Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe is a simple, healthy, make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Almost a cross between porridge and muesli. Made from mostly oats and chia seeds mixed up with milk, yoghurt and a few other healthy goodies. Customize it with your favorite toppings! 💙🥣

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword berry overnight protein oats, berry protein chia smoothie bowl, blueberry chia protein overnight oats, blueberry protein overnight oats, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, easy healthy breakfast, healthy protein breakfast bowl

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yoghurt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 scoops vanilla or berry protein powder
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 dates
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Toppings Optional

• Whipped coconut cream – recipe link below in notes
• Fresh or dried chopped fruit
• Chopped nuts
• Seeds like hemp, sunflower
• Coconut shreds
• Drizzle nut or seed butter
• Granola

Instructions

• Put the blueberries, milk, yoghurt and dates into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

  Place the oats, chia seeds, protein powder and cinnamon in a bowl.

  Pour over the blueberry milk mixture and mix until everything is well combined and you notice it starting to thicken.

  Divide into 2 serving bowls or jars and cover or seal.

  Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours to further thicken.  

  Top with your favourite fruit, nuts, whipped coconut cream (recipe link below in notes) or a drizzle of honey if desired to serve.

  Enjoy immediately or will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

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