Blended Overnight Oats Recipe: The Creamiest Breakfast Oats!
Why blend overnight oats? Because you get the creamiest oats that taste like you’re eating cookie dough for breakfast! Don’t get me wrong, I love my classic overnight oats for breakfast. But there’s just something different and SO good about this blended overnight oats recipe!
They’re creamy and sweet and have the perfect texture. You can add any mix-ins or toppings you want! I love chocolate chips and peanut butter or almond butter for a cookie dough flavor, but these oats could also be delicious with fresh strawberries, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and so much more. Easily make them vegan and adjust the sweetness to taste!
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Blended Oats Recipe Ingredients
Rolled Oats – Old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) are the best type for overnight oats.
Almond Milk – Any type of plant-based milk or regular milk works great! Soy milk, oat milk, and even coconut milk are all delicious.
Greek Yogurt – Easily make this recipe vegan by using a plant-based thick yogurt!
Maple Syrup – Adjust the amount to taste. This sweetens the oats!
Vanilla Protein Powder – This is my favorite type of protein powder for overnight oats. Feel free to adjust the amount to your own nutritional needs or you can even omit it completely!
Toppings for Protein Powder Overnight Oats
- Fresh Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Sliced Banana & Cinnamon
- Chopped Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- Nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew butter)
- Chia Seeds
- Homemade Granola
- Coconut Flakes
- Chocolate Chips or Cacao Nibs
- Dried Fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Lemon Zest & Poppy Seeds
How to Make Blended Overnight Oats
It could not be easier to make these yummy high-protein oats for breakfast! Here’s how to make Blended Overnight Oats in just 5-10 minutes:
- Combine the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into mason jars or overnight oat jars.
- Add any toppings or mix-ins.
- Add airtight lids and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
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Tips for the BEST Overnight Blended Oats
- Adjust the thickness of these oats to taste! If the oats seem too thick in the morning, add a little more milk and mix.
- You can also adjust the sweetness of the oats by adding more (or less) maple syrup!
- Want more protein? Mix in (or blend) chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter, or more protein powder.
My Favorite Jars for Overnight Oats
I get so many questions about my overnight oats jars! Here are a few of my favorites:
- These Vintage Glass Coffee Mugs with Lids are perfect for overnight oats! They’re so pretty, too.
- If you’re storing a big batch of these in the fridge, then these Glass Overnight Oats Containers come with a lid and a spoon.
- You can’t go wrong with simple mason jars and airtight lids especially if you’re planning on storing these long-term in the freezer!
Storing Blended Oats
To meal prep oats, make a big batch of this recipe and pour it into jars with airtight lids. If you’re using fresh fruit as a topping, it’s best to wait until you’re ready to eat them to add the toppings! Otherwise, you can go ahead and add toppings/mix-ins.
These Blended Overnight Oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days! They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw them in the fridge the night before. In the morning, add milk to adjust the thickness (if necessary), and add any toppings you want!
Blended Oats FAQs
Blended overnight oats are not only quick and easy to make, but they also have the dreamiest, smooth and creamy texture—almost like a healthy pudding! Blending everything together helps break down the oats, making them easier to digest and giving you a totally different (but still filling!) breakfast experience. They’re perfect for busy mornings, easy to customize, and packed with fiber, healthy carbs, and protein to keep you full and energized. Plus, they taste amazing straight from the fridge!
Avoid anything that could affect the texture or spoil overnight. Super watery fruits (like watermelon), crunchy toppings (like granola), or anything that needs to stay crisp are best added right before serving. You’ll also want to avoid using citrus juice or overly acidic ingredients in the base mix, as they can separate or curdle the milk. And while it might be tempting to toss in everything at once, less is more—especially when you’re going for that ultra-smooth blended texture!
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Blended Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
Toppings
- mini dark chocolate chips (to taste)
- creamy peanut butter (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the oats, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and protein powder in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide into mason jars, add toppings of choice, and add an airtight lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy in the morning!
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Notes
- Adjust the thickness of these oats to taste! If the oats seem too thick in the morning, add a little more milk and mix.
- You can also adjust the sweetness of the oats by adding more (or less) maple syrup!
- Want more protein? Mix in (or blend) chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter, or more protein powder.
Tabitha says:
It has taken me a surprisingly long time to try blending my overnight oats, and I’m glad I finally did. This definitely helps with the texture. I liked adding the PB before letting it set because it improved the texture of that as well.
Jar Of Lemons replied:
I’m glad you liked the texture, Tabitha. Thanks for the review!
TARA says:
a really liked these. I used silk non dairy vanilla greek yogurt and added 2 T of chia seeds before splitting in to 2 jars. the next morning i added 1 T almond butter and blackberries. really good and filling
l says:
I love this!! I make it all the time. If I want to blend chia seeds for more protein how much chia seeds would you recommend I use?
Christine McMichael replied:
I would do 1 Tablespoon per serving. I’m so glad you love the recipe!
Margaret Neagu says:
I don’t like protein powder what can I use to substitute?
Christine McMichael replied:
I would just omit it or use 1/4 cup almond flour or more oats. Enjoy!
Melissa says:
I tried this for my husband and mine were not thick and creamy like yours! I used an almond milk yogurt.. it wasn’t super thick. Do you think this is why it didn’t turn out??I also use homemade almond milk with no thickeners so idk if that affected it too.
He said it was still but watery.
JoAnn Adkins says:
I want to try these. I like warm oatmeal. Can these overnight oats be microwaved? How long?
Thanks!
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes they can! I would add a little bit of extra milk or water before heating, then warm them in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds, stirring everything 15-20 seconds.
Morgan Reid says:
These are delicious! They taste like a treat.
Jar Of Lemons replied:
Thanks, Morgan! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!