Healthy Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats with Banana
If you thought that muffin compares to freshly baked blueberry muffins, think again! These blueberry overnight oats feature all the tasty flavors of blueberry muffins in a delectable porridge form.
Why I ❤ overnight oats
This healthy make-ahead breakfast contains protein and fiber to start your day, and is full of nourishing ingredients such as blueberries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and more! Overnight oats are one of my fave breakfasts for a few reasons:
- Built-in nutrition that comes from a smart mix of whole grains, fruit, and protein, helping you stay energized and focused well into the morning without needing a mid-a.m. snack.
- Meal-prep magic because one quick stir the night before sets you up with a ready-to-go breakfast that holds up beautifully in the fridge for busy weekdays.
- Effortless mornings thanks to a no-cook, no-stress approach, you can grab breakfast straight from the fridge and get on with your day (even before coffee kicks in!).
- 100% customizable so you can switch up the fruit, add nuts or seeds, or adjust the sweetness to match your mood, the season, or whatever you have on hand.
A few other recipes that boast bluebs:
- Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
- Chocolate Blueberry Clusters
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Protein Breakfast Pastries
- Blueberry Chia Jam
While oatmeal is typically eaten warm, this type is eaten cold, straight out of the fridge. It reminds me of an indulgent chilled pudding… but without all the sugar and action-packed with energizing ingredients. Just mix everything together and allow the oats to sit and swell in the refrigerator.
It takes about 3 hours to set, but because it’s so convenient to prep the night before, we typically let it sit overnight hence the name “overnight oats”. I find it’s a perfect remedy for hectic morning meals. Trust me, you don’t want to miss oat on this. But hey, if you prefer a warm breakfast meal, you can easily heat it up in the microwave right before eating (equally amazing).
Joyful note
The riper the banana you use, the sweeter it’ll be, and the easier it is to mash. If your banana is firm, you can peel it, slice it up and microwave it for about 20 seconds to soften (it’ll blend more seamlessly into the other ingredients). I like the gentle sweetness from the banana and blueberries without having to add honey or maple syrup. That being said, for a sweeter experience, you’ll want to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener into the mix.
Try my Protein Oatmeal Bowl next!
Healthy Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats with Banana
Ingredients
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ heaping cup fresh blueberries, divided
- ½ cup almond milk, or any other preferred milk
- ¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt*
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds, also called flax-meal
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optional
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, mash the banana and ¼ cup blueberries with the milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until well-blended (it’s okay if you have whole pieces of blueberries).
- Mix in the oats, chia seeds (or ground flaxseed), cinnamon and salt. Add remainder of blueberries (and optional maple syrup or honey, if using) and stir until everything is mixed together.
- Transfer to a small mason jar or pretty container with a lid, cover and stash in the fridge for at least 3 hours to overnight.
- Right before eating, top with an optional sprinkling of toasted, chopped pecans, walnuts or granola and a few extra blueberries.
- Will last in the fridge for up to 2 days.
This is my “go to” breakfast. I prepare it the night before and have 2 days of delicious, and nutritious breakfasts sitting in my refrigerator, ready to eat. Thank you for this recipe. I’m also going to try making it with strawberries and peaches, an any other fruits coming into season.
Hi Victoria, so glad this has become a regular in your breakfast rotation, and your fruity twists sound delicious! Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts and for being a member of our community!
—Donna
My new favorite recipe. So easy!!
Hi Merri, yay, we’re thrilled you love it! Thanks for your kind words!
—Donna
We enjoyed the Blueberry overnight oats during our brunch! Everyone raved about them. Your recipes have been on my table many times. Thank you for sharing healthy, delicious dishes.
Hi Sandy! Thank you so much for this kind note! We’re thrilled to hear the Blueberry Overnight Oats were a hit at your brunch—and that everyone raved about them (that’s the best compliment!). It truly means a lot to know our recipes have found a regular place at your table. Sharing healthy, delicious food that brings people together is exactly what Joy hopes for with every recipe. Thanks for taking the time to let us know!— Eliza (Team Joy)
Can this be made with frozen blueberries?
Hi Holly! Yes, you can swap in frozen blueberries for the fresh. Keep with the 1/2 cup, defrost them, and drain off the extra liquid before adding to the recipe! Enjoy! — Eliza (Team Joy)