Creamy Blueberry Overnight Oats Recipe | Meal Prep

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine your fresh blueberries with the lemon zest and a tiny splash of the maple syrup. Let them sit for 5 minutes while you prep the other ingredients. This mini maceration draws out a bit of the blueberry juice, which will later swirl into the oats, creating a beautiful marbled effect and intensifying the fruit flavor.
2. In your 16 oz Mason jar or airtight container, add the 1 cup of Old-Fashioned oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Give these dry ingredients a quick shake to distribute the chia seeds evenly. This is a crucial step for this Overnight Oats Recipe with Toasted Coconut Crunch to prevent the seeds from sinking to the bottom.
3. Pour in the 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla, and the remaining maple syrup. Use a long spoon to reach the bottom corners of the jar, stirring until no dry pockets of oats remain. You should see the yogurt fully integrated, turning the liquid into a thick, milky base.
4. Gently fold in your macerated blueberries. Don't over mix here; you want some berries to stay whole while others release a bit of their purple hue into the mix. This is what makes a Creamy blueberry overnight oats recipe with yogurt look as good as it tastes.
5. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, though overnight (8 hours) is the sweet spot for maximum creaminess. Check the texture after 1 hour if possible; if it looks too thick, splash in an extra tablespoon of almond milk and give it a quick stir.
6. While the oats are curing, prepare the crunch. Place the 1/4 cup coconut flakes and 1 tbsp sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium low heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, tossing constantly until they are fragrant and golden brown. Store these in a separate small container or bag at room temperature.
7. When you are ready to eat, remove the jar from the fridge. Give the oats one final stir to loosen the set. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more milk now.
8. Right before the first bite, pile the Toasted Coconut Crunch on top. Do not add the coconut the night before, or it will absorb the moisture from the oats and lose its characteristic shatter texture.