Cashew Blueberry Overnight Oats

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Cashew Blueberry Overnight Oats

No-cook breakfast combining old-fashioned oats, almond milk, and fresh blueberries, soaked overnight to soften. Topped with creamy cashew butter and optional collagen peptides for added protein. Ready to eat cold or microwave for warmth. Naturally sweet from banana, honey, and cinnamon with a boost of omega-3s from chia seeds.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats, dry
  • ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
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  • ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • ¼ whole banana, sliced
  • ½ tbsp chia seeds
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  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
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  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 scoop collagen peptides(optional)
  • 1 tbsp cashew butter
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix oats, milk, blueberries, banana, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and collagen peptides in a mason jar or meal prep container.

  2. 2

    Stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Store in refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow oats to soak up liquid.

  4. 4

    Serve cold or microwave for 1-2 minutes to warm.

  5. 5

    Top with cashew butter and extra blueberries.

Tips

Tip 1

Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable; they thaw during soaking.

Tip 2

Stir thoroughly before serving to redistribute settled ingredients.

Tip 3

Adjust milk quantity if oats seem too thick after soaking overnight.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in covered mason jar or meal prep container for up to 5 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare full recipe 1-5 days in advance. Stir before serving.

Serve With

Serve cold directly from refrigerator or microwave 1-2 minutes until warm. Top with cashew butter and additional blueberries.

Common Mistakes

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Undersoak oats to avoid grainy, dry texture; allow minimum 4 hours

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Skip stirring before serving to avoid settling and uneven distribution of toppings

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

almond milk
cow's milk1:1dairy-free removes

adds:dairy

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almond milk
oat milk1:1dairy-free
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almond milk
coconut milk1:1dairy-free
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Vegan Options

honey
agave nectar1:1vegan adds
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General Alternatives

chia seeds
ground flaxseed1:1
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cashew butter
almond butter1:1tree-nut removes:tree nuts
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