Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats

Well hello there! Two oats recipes in less than two weeks? I must really want to eat healthy this year! Why am I even surprised? I should be eating oats daily, lol! I'm kind of falling or have already fallen in love with overnight oats. I used to imagine myself eating oats and I would totally dismiss it. The truth is, you never know what is good for you unless you try it! Oats can be boring if you just have them plain. Add texture, color, spice and aromaaroma, you have the best breakfast meal you can think of. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, hence the need to fill up on food that has immense nutritional value and keeps you full the whole day. You can never go wrong with oats, just add your favourite toppings and you have a complete meal for the day

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Vanilla Yoghurt
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
3/4 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1 Tablespoon Honey
Pinch Salt
1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

METHOD
Mash blueberries in small bowl

Add in Rolled Oats

Add cinnamon

Add honey

Add chia seeds

Pour in milk

Pour in yoghurt

Pour oats mixture in mason jar, cover with lid and place in the fridge overnight

Next day pour mixture in bowl, top with blueberries, chia seeds and sesame seeds

In the morning pour in a bowl, top with blueberries, sesame seeds and chia seeds

You can have it for breakfast or carry to work or for the kids snack in school

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OVERNIGHT OATS

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 00 Minutes

Total time: 10 Minutes

Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Rolled Oats
• 1/2 Cup Vanilla Yoghurt
• 1/2 Cup Blueberries
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 3/4 Cup Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• Pinch Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

Cooking Directions

1. Mash blueberries in small bowl. Add in Rolled Oats. Add cinnamon. Add honey. Add chia seeds
2. Pour in milk. Pour in yoghurt. Pour oats mixture in mason jar, cover with lid and place in the fridge overnight. Next day pour mixture in bowl, top with blueberries, chia seeds and sesame seeds
3. In the morning pour in a bowl, top with blueberries, sesame seeds and chia seeds. You can have it for breakfast or carry to work or for the kids snack in school

Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats – FAQs

Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet, tangy flavor of blueberries and the comforting warmth of classic blueberry muffins. This recipe is designed to be prepared the night before, allowing the oats to soak and soften, resulting in a creamy, satisfying breakfast without the need for cooking.

You can customize the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup. For extra texture and flavor, add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon. If fresh blueberries aren’t available, frozen or dried blueberries work well, too.

This dish is perfect for busy mornings because it can be made ahead and eaten cold or warmed up. It’s also very versatile, you can swap the dairy milk for plant-based alternatives like almond, oat, or soy milk to suit dietary preferences or allergies.

Printable Nutrition Card (Per serving)

Nutrient	Amount	Notes
Calories	~320 kcal	Includes oats, milk, blueberries, and sweetener
Protein	~8 g	Protein content boosted with milk or yogurt
Carbohydrates	~50 g	Mostly from oats and fruit
Sugars	~12 g	Natural sugars from blueberries and added sweetener
Total Fat	~6 g	Depending on milk choice and added nuts
Saturated Fat	~1 g	Low saturated fat unless using full-fat dairy
Fiber	~8 g	High fiber from oats and fruit
Sodium	~70 mg	Naturally low sodium

Note: Nutritional values vary based on milk type and additional toppings.

Dietary Information Table

Diet Type	Suitable?	Notes
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	No animal meat included
Vegan	⚠️ With mods	Use plant-based milk and replace honey with maple syrup or agave
Gluten-Free	⚠️ With mods	Use certified gluten-free oats
Dairy-Free	⚠️ With mods	Substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk
Nut-Free	✅ Yes	Avoid adding nuts or use seeds instead
Low Sugar	⚠️ With mods	Reduce or omit sweeteners

Helpful Tip: For creamier oats, use Greek yogurt or soaked chia seeds.

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.

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