I’m trying to get some more recipes on here that I make all the time, like these blueberry chia overnight oats. Last night I made some of these and love how the simple ingredients come together in no time. 2025 was the year I started making these and with early mornings and long commutes they’re here to stay. While I’m a morning person, my husband is not so these are perfect for him to grab before heading out the door.

This overnight oats recipe comes together really quickly in mason jars or any glass jar you have at home.

I find making it to be a bit like emptying the dishwasher. There are a lot of tasks we may procrastinate about when in reality they take no time at all. Prepping overnight oats for a simple breakfast in the new year is something I need to be doing weekly. I like to make them one at a time and the recipe below is for just that.

At the moment there are three out of the six of us who will enjoy this breakfast for busy weekday mornings. My two year old loves them and I love that there are so many health benefits he’s enjoying between the chia seeds and hemp seeds!

There are a lot of costly breakfast options but I love that this has all the things you’d likely be looking for pre-packaged, but for a fraction of the price. This blueberry chia overnight oats recipe would easily serve for over three dollars a serving, if not more in some little cafe, so make these at home tonight and ready to pat yourself on the back the next morning.

The Oats

There are a lot of oatmeal recipes out there so here are my tips. You want to use an old-fashioned oat, preferably one that’s glysophate free oats. This is my favorite brand! Steel cut oats won’t work here. Quick oats could be ok, but overall not necessary.

Protein Add-Ins

If you’re looking to add extra protein to your diet, oats are a great way to do that. I love that on busy mornings I’m not sacrificing my health goals thanks to simple meal prep! In this recipe I added some collagen powder which has protein. I like this brand. Another option is a favorite protein powder, like this one, or using simple peanut butter.

I didn’t do this here, but even a dollop of greek yogurt would add protein as well. You can use peanut butter, almond butter, or any other nut butter of your choice!

Other Add-ins.

You can truly make oats your own. You could add in mashed banana, some jam, or even saute up some apples and add those in. I like to use plant-based milk like almond or oat milk, but if you can tolerate it, whole milk would work well here too.

I like to use maple syrup as a sweetener, but honey or agave nectar would work as well. Stocking my freezer with frozen bluberries is a staple in this house and so having extra blueberries in these always adds sweetness throughout.

I’ve seen a lot of options for a fancy airtight container to use for overnight oats specifically, but we use simple mason jars and find these work best.

Ask for Help!

This tasty breakfast is one you can make on repeat, of if you’re like me and want your kids to eat these more often, invite them in to try out the flavor combinations they like best! If your kids won’t try them, you could add some chocolate chips to make a banana, chocolate version of overnight oats. There’s no chewy texture thanks to everything sitting together overnight and they really are high in fiber as well, helping you feel fuller longer.