If there were ever a breakfast that celebrated slow mornings, Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats would be it!
These Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats are creamy, naturally sweet, and filled with juicy blueberries, ripe bananas, hearty oats, and chia seeds. They’re made the night before, so breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up, no cooking required!
I especially love overnight oats during the warmer months. When the thought of standing over a saucepan of oatmeal feels a little too much, opening the refrigerator to find a jar of chilled, creamy oats feels like a small act of kindness to your future self.
The blueberries bring little bursts of sweetness, the banana creates an irresistibly creamy texture, and a sprinkle of walnuts adds just the right amount of crunch. Finish with a handful of fresh blueberries, a few mint or lemon balm leaves from the garden, and breakfast becomes something quietly beautiful.
What Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are rolled oats soaked in milk overnight until they’re soft, creamy, and ready to eat.
As the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid, they transform into a rich, pudding-like breakfast that’s satisfying enough to keep you going all morning.
How to Make Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
Making overnight oats couldn’t be easier.
Simply combine the rolled oats, plant milk, mashed banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and any additional flavourings in a bowl or wide-mouth jar. Stir everything together thoroughly so the oats are completely coated in the liquid.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least six hours.
By morning, the oats will be perfectly creamy and ready to enjoy. Give everything a quick stir before serving and, if the mixture seems a little thick, add an extra splash of milk.
Top with fresh blueberries, sliced banana, chopped walnuts if you like a little crunch, and perhaps a drizzle of maple syrup or date syrup. A few fresh mint or lemon balm leaves make a lovely Plant Magic finishing touch.
Which Oats Are Best?
For the creamiest overnight oats, use old-fashioned rolled oats.
Steel-cut oats stay too firm and won’t soften properly overnight, while quick oats tend to become a little too soft. Rolled oats strike the perfect balance, creating a creamy texture with just enough bite.
Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
- No cooking required
- Perfect for meal prep
- Ready to grab straight from the refrigerator
- Naturally sweetened with banana
- Creamy, filling, and satisfying
- Packed with whole-food ingredients
- Easy to customise with seasonal fruit
- Delicious for breakfast or an afternoon snack
Make It Your Own
One of the joys of overnight oats is that they’re endlessly adaptable. Once you’ve mastered the basic recipe, you can change it with the seasons.
Try adding:
- Blackberries or raspberries instead of blueberries
- Diced peaches or nectarines in late summer
- Grated apple with cinnamon in autumn
- Chopped pears and cardamom
- Hemp hearts for extra protein
- Ground flaxseed
- Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- Almond or peanut butter
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh herbs such as mint or lemon balm
- A sprinkle of cinnamon or vanilla
Every jar is a little different depending on what’s growing in the garden, what’s at the farmers’ market, or simply what you’re craving that morning.
That’s the magic of simple, seasonal cooking.
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Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
These Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats are creamy, naturally sweet, and filled with juicy blueberries, ripe bananas, hearty oats, and chia seeds. They’re made the night before, so breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up—no cooking required
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, plus extra for serving
- ¾ cup unsweetened milk (soy, oat, or almond all work well) or dairy if you prefer
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, depending on the sweetness of your banana)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
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For Serving
- Fresh blueberries
- Sliced banana
- Chopped walnuts
- Hemp hearts or chia seeds
- Fresh mint or lemon balm leaves
- A drizzle of maple syrup or date syrup, if desired
Instructions
- In a bowl or wide-mouth mason jar, combine the rolled oats and chia seeds.
- Add the mashed banana, blueberries, plant milk, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup (if using), and chopped walnuts. Stir well until everything is evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and become thick and creamy.
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If they’ve become thicker than you’d like, simply add a splash more plant milk until they reach your preferred consistency.
- Spoon into a serving bowl or enjoy straight from the jar. Top with fresh blueberries, sliced banana, chopped walnuts, hemp hearts, and a few fresh mint or lemon balm leaves for a little Plant Magic. Finish with a drizzle of maple or date syrup if you’d like a touch more sweetness.
Plant Magic Tips
- Frozen blueberries work beautifully and create gorgeous purple swirls throughout the oats.
- Make two or three jars at once for easy breakfasts throughout the week. They’re best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
- For extra protein, use unsweetened soy milk and sprinkle hemp hearts over the top before serving.
- In late summer, try swapping some of the blueberries for blackberries or raspberries, or add a handful of fresh peaches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: raw
- Cuisine: healthy
- Diet: Vegan
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