This was first time making overnight oats and, you guys, I am in love with them! This Blood Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats with Goji berries and chia seeds is so delicious and creamy and kept me full and happy for the whole morning.

A serving of breakfast oats with chia seeds, goji berries and blood orange

Why We Love This Recipe for Orange Overnight Oats

If you love our recipes for overnight oats, then get ready to fall in love with another wintertime version of this delicious make ahead breakfast. While we love summertime versions made with berries: Strawberry Overnight Oats, Raspberry Overnight Oats and Blueberry Overnight Oats, in the winter we also like to meal prep breakfast too! That’s where relying on delicious seasonal citrus comes in!

Key Ingredient For This Recipe

Old fashioned oats

Before making these overnight oats, I used the tips on the Quaker Oats website to get an idea of the ratios and possibilities. I recommend using whole old fashioned oats rather than instant oats too!

Goji Berries

Goji contains fiber (as do the chia seeds) so adding them to the overnight oats helped to keep me full and satisfied even with a killer BodyAttack class thrown in the middle of the morning! If you don’t have goji berries, don’t stress. You can use dried cranberries instead.

Blood orange

If you’re not very familiar with blood oranges, you’re in for a TREAT. They’re like if a regular orange was infused with flavors from a grapefruit and tart cherries. Sounds yummy, right?

Additional Ingredients

  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup non-fat milk (I used lactose free)
  • pinch stevia or another sweetener of choice to taste (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon chia seeds

Lactose Intolerant Note: I used lactose free milk and yogurt too. If you are also lactose intolerant (and you also try to eat organic) look for this lactose free milk and lactose free yogurt.

Instructions For These Overnight Oats

  • Place the oats in a 2-cup mason jar.
  • Sprinkle on stevia, if using.
  • Pour the milk over the oats.
  • Stir in the yogurt, then top with oranges, goji berries and chia seeds.
  • Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or overnight.
  • Once thickened, remove from the fridge and enjoy!
A close up shot of a spoon going into the oats
Blood Orange Overnight Oats in a jar

FAQs and Expert Tips

Are overnight oats healthy?

Overnight oats (depending on the toppings and fillings you choose) can contain a wide range of fiber and protein. Oats are also known to keep you full for longer, and that time period extends if you include proteins such as yogurt or nut butters.

How long do overnight oats last?

Store overnight oats in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days.

What oats are best for overnight oats?

Old-fashioned rolled oats will be your best option as they’ll soak up the liquid well overnight. Don’t use steel-cut or instant oatmeal for these.

What other toppings can be used?

Any! You could add peanut butter, strawberries, sunflower seeds, honey, or even more yogurt.

Overhead shot of toppings in the overnight oats

Additional Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Try

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Happy Cooking! ~Katie

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Blood Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats


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  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cup 1x

Description

Make these overnight oats in a mason jar the night before, and you have a healthy, creamy and satisfying breakfast ready to go in the morning.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup non-fat milk (I used lactose free)
  • pinch stevia or another sweetener of choice to taste (optional)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 small blood orange, segmented
  • 1 tablespoon Goji Berries or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Place oats in a 2-cup mason jar. Sprinkle on stevia if using. Pour milk over the oats. Add yogurt, then top with oranges, gogi berries and chia seeds. Seal jar and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Notes

What oats to use:

Old-fashioned rolled oats will be your best option as they’ll soak up the liquid well overnight. Don’t use steel-cut or instant oatmeal for these.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 304
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 14 g