Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats Recipe Is a Nutritional Powerhouse (High-Fiber, High-Protein) High Fiber High Protein Gluten-free Fruit Brunch Snacks Budget

Blueberries are one of my favorite superfoods. Blueberries are known as a superfood because they're absolutely loaded with nutrients. Studies show that antioxidant-rich blueberries may help protect against aging and cancer, may help lower blood pressure, improve memory and help with exercise recovery, among the many health benefits of blueberries. Impressive, but I love this mighty berry most of all for its taste. Blueberries are delicious!

If you love blueberries as much as I do, then this blueberry banana overnight oats recipe may become your new favorite breakfast. It tastes incredible and is a nutritional powerhouse. Win-win! The overnight oatmeal recipe is so simple, and it's packed with protein and fiber to power you up. Check out the health benefits of fiber and the health benefits of protein.

If you're looking for an easy breakfast that's got plenty of flavor and nutrition, then this recipe is for you. The easy, delicious oatmeal recipe is naturally sweet, thanks to the overripe bananas, blueberries and honey. Check out the health benefits of honey. The creamy protein comes from the milk and cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (check out the health benefits of cottage cheese). The oats and chia seeds are a fantastic source of fiber and other nutrients. Check out the health benefits of oats and the health benefits of chia seeds.

The easy breakfast recipe takes only about five minutes to prep the night before you plan to enjoy it. These are the wholesome ingredients needed to make this creamy delicious overnight oats recipe: overripe bananas, fresh blueberries, milk, cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt), vanilla extract, honey, rolled oats, chia seeds (or ground flax) and salt. All you do is combine the gluten-free ingredients then let them soak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least four hours (or overnight) before eating.

Serve this high-protein and high-fiber oatmeal recipe cold or hot, whichever you prefer. It's become our favorite breakfast cereal during the busy week, but we also enjoy it warmed up as part of a more leisurely weekend brunch. Try it topped with your favorite chopped nuts as an energizing snack any time of day!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 4 hours (or overnight) to soak
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes plus 4 hours (or overnight) to soak
Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 3 small overripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese (or plain Greek yogurt)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• chopped pecans or walnuts, for topping (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed bananas, milk, cottage cheese (or yogurt), vanilla and honey. Stir to combine. (If you don't like your cottage cheese chunky, you can whip it in a blender first. Alternatively, you can use plain Greek yogurt. You could use maple syrup instead of honey, if desired.)
2. Add the oats, chia and salt. Stir to combine. (Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if you need to be sure, use gluten-free oats.)
3. Fold in the blueberries.
4. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, such as a mason jar or food storage container. Cover with the lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Remove from the refrigerator and scoop into bowls of choice (though I wouldn't blame you if you ate it right from the jar!).
6. Top with chopped nuts, additional blueberries, sliced fruit, etc. The oats are equally delicious served cold or hot. Store leftover oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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