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Blueberry Overnight Oats

  • 10 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 0 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 1

    Serving

  • 424 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 56g Carbs
  • 16g Protein
Recommended For:

Altered Taste/Smell

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Ingredients

  • 1 Serving
  • 424 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 56g Carbs
  • 16g Protein
  • 10 Mins (plus overnight chill time) Total Time
  • ⅓ Cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
  • ¼ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, more if necessary
  • ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries, washed
Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians, Beth Eggleston and Emily Parsell

Nourishment Note

Old Fashioned Oats

Oats are a great source of fiber to help protect the heart and keep the digestive system running smoothly.

Cold, Uncooked Foods

Cold foods that aren’t cooked, such as overnight oats, smoothies, yogurt and fruit, are typically well-tolerated in patients experiencing altered taste.

Blueberries

Blueberries contain anthocyanins that help to protect the heart and improve memory function.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, the component that gives cinnamon it’s flavor and odor, is also known to help lower inflammation associated with certain cancers.

Instructions

  • 1 Serving
  • 424 Calories
  • 17g Fat
  • 56g Carbs
  • 16g Protein
  • 10 Mins (plus overnight chill time) Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Combine Ingredients To a medium-sized bowl or container, add the oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, cinnamon and almond milk. Stir to combine.

  • 3

    Mix In Blueberries Gently mix in the blueberries.

  • 4

    Refrigerate Overnight Cover container with lid and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy in the morning! Mixture will be thick and creamy. For a thinner oatmeal, add more almond milk before eating.

  • 5

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water. Sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians, Beth Eggleston and Emily Parsell

What You’ll Need

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  • Medium-Sized Bowl or Container with Lid

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Allergen Swap

  • NNuts

    Replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Replace the almond milk with a nut-free version, such as cow’s milk or soy milk.

  • GGluten

    Oats are naturally gluten-free, but for those with celiac disease, look for certified gluten-free oats.

Fatigue Buster

  • Ask for Assistance

    Ask a friend or family member to help make this recipe.

  • Make Extra

    Make a double or triple batch and enjoy on multiple days. Add blueberries on top right before eating to extend shelf life. Oats will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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