Healthy Blended Overnight Oats

If you love overnight oats, then you have to try blended overnight oats! My healthy blended overnight oatmeal recipe is packed with gut healthy ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, whole milk Greek yogurt, and more!

I love making oats once a week for my breakfast and snack prep. Some mornings I'm feeling like a quick oatmeal and I can take it out of the fridge ready to go. And other mornings I feel like making eggs, so I eat these as a snack.

And did I mention how much my 4 year old loves these?! If you're a mom, and your struggling to think of a healthy breakfast for your kids, or your kids don't want to eat anything in the morning, then you have to try these blended oats for your kids!

My Blended Overnight Oats Recipe is:

• An excellent meal prep breakfast
• Gut healthy
• High in fiber
• Great to balance hormones
• Good breakfast for weight loss
• Great for kids!

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HEALTHY BLENDED OVERNIGHT OATS INGREDIENTS

My healthy blended overnight oatmeal recipe makes 4 servings so that you only have to clean your blender once and have oats prepared for the week ahead! They last up to 5 days in the fridge and taste amazing topped with fresh fruit (I use what ever is in season).

• 2 cups rolled (old fashioned) oats
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 3 cups milk of choice (I love using my homemade almond milk)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup, raw honey, or pitted dates

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OVERNIGHT OATMEAL

• Rolled oats are an excellent source of fiber! Fiber is CRUCIAL for good gut health!

• Chia seeds are another excellent source of fiber! Chia seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids which lower inflammation and help with cognitive function.

• Milk (depending on what kind you use) is a great source of calcium and other minerals! I like to use soy milk or other plant based milks.

• Yogurt is excellent for gut health! Depending on what kind you use, it can also be a great source of protein too! I like to use organic yogurt and sometimes a coconut yogurt.

TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST BLENDED OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE

MY MAIN TIP IS TO PERSONALIZE IT!! Use the ingredients that you love on top of this base recipe.

Overnight oats ideas:

1. Add fruits! I love adding mangoes or strawberries as these are super sweet and you won't need much (if any) extra sweetener. The only fruit I would not recommend is banana because it might get mushy and not taste good anymore depending on how long you store it.
2. Use nut butters for that extra smooth and creamy flavor. I love adding a spoon of peanut butter on top of warm oats. Yum!
3. Experiment with different seeds. Sometimes I use flaxseeds or hemp seeds in place of chia seeds!
4. Use different flavors and spices! Two of my favorites are cinnamon and vanilla extract!

Whatever you decide to use, make it your own and make sure you love it! Life is too short to be eating food we don't like.

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY BLENDED OVERNIGHT OATS

Grab your blender and 4 glass jars with tight fitting lids.

In your blender, add all the blended overnight oats ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled (old fashioned) oats
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• 3 cups milk of choice (I love using my homemade almond milk)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup, raw honey, or pitted dates

Blend until it is totally pureed, you might have to scrape down the sides of your blender a couple times.

Divide between 4 glass jars.

You can add your fruit and toppings now, but I prefer to add them right before serving.

Store in your fridge up to 5 days!

CLASSIC OVERNIGHT OATMEAL (NOT BLENDED) RECIPE

If you prefer the texture of whole oats in your overnight oats, here is the classic healthy overnight oatmeal recipe. All you have to do is add the ingredients to a glass jar.

In each jar add:

• ½ cup rolled (old fashioned) oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ¼ cup plain yogurt 
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

Shake it all up or stir to completely combine! Make sure to shake or stir it really well to ensure you have no clumps of chia seeds.

Store your overnight oats in the fridge for at least 1 night to increase the nutrient absorption and up to 5 days.

FAQ'S

Frequently asked questions about my healthy overnight oats.

IS IT BAD TO EAT OVERNIGHT OATS EVERY DAY?

Overnight oats can be eaten every day as part of a healthy and sustainable diet.

WHAT OATS ARE BEST FOR BLENDED OVERNIGHT OATS?

Old fashioned oats.

DO BLENDED OVERNIGHT OATS MAKE YOU POOP?

Since they are so high in soluble and insoluble fiber, overnight oats are great to help with your gut problems like constipation.

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• Brownie Batter Blended Overnight Oatmeal
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