Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Optional Additions
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stevia or other preferred sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Blueberries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries and about 1/4 cup of water. Cook until most blueberries have popped and released their juices, mashing them slightly to your preferred consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or similar container, mix together the cooked blueberries, rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and any optional ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla extract, or sweetener.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally let the oatmeal sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to reduce chill. Add extra toppings such as a splash of almond milk, crunchy peanut butter, additional blueberries, or sweetener as desired.
- Optional Warm-Up: If you prefer warm oatmeal, microwave the prepared mixture for about one minute before enjoying.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if dietary restrictions require it.
- Adjust sweetness with stevia or your preferred sweetener according to taste.
- The oatmeal keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Letting the oatmeal sit out for 20 minutes before eating helps moderate the chill from refrigeration.
- Microwaving is optional if you prefer warm oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
