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Bowl of Blueberry Chia Oats topped with fresh blueberries and chia seeds

Blueberry Chia Oats

A simple, make-ahead breakfast featuring fresh blueberries, creamy coconut yogurt, and nutritious chia seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oat Base
  • 1 cup rolled oats Use rolled oats for best texture.
  • 1 cup almond milk Can be substituted with cow milk or oat milk.
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds Adds thickness and nutrition.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Provides a fresh flavor.
  • Sweetener to taste honey or maple syrup Adjust based on preference.
Blueberry Compote
  • 1/2 cup blueberries Can use fresh or thawed frozen blueberries.
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt For serving on top.
  • Optional extra fresh blueberries
  • Optional nuts or seeds For an added crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
  2. Stir in the lemon zest and sweetener to taste.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Morning Preparation
  1. In the morning, prepare the sticky blueberry compote by heating blueberries in a saucepan until they burst.
  2. Serve the overnight oats topped with the blueberry compote and coconut yogurt.

Notes

Keep the oats in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Store the compote in a small jar or separate container for up to 5 days. Reheat the compote before serving if desired.