Blueberry Overnight Oats #recipe #Giveaway @vmburns

 V. M. Burns: Before the pandemic, I had the pleasure of visiting Kennebunkport, Maine. I was supposed to have a writer's retreat with a friend, but sadly my friend wasn't able to attend, but encouraged me to go. I stayed at a wonderful B&B which was run by two British expats. The inn was wonderful and the breakfasts were divine. In fact all of the food during that trip was wonderful. From clam chowder to lobster rolls, the food was definitely one of my favorite things about that trip. This was my first time visiting Maine. My first time staying at a Bed & Breakfast. And, my first time having Overnight Oats (just one of the yummy breakfast items). I'm sure you're thinking, seriously? Overnight oats is such a simple meal, hardly worth mentioning, right? WRONG. It was delicious in its simplicity. We'd had breakfast casseroles, waffles, handmade scones, muffins, blueberry pancakes, and lots of other yummy foods. So, for a person who normally skips breakfasts, it was a bit much. By the end of the week, I was grateful for the simplicity. 

I found a recipe online that I tweaked until I got something that came close to my B&B memory. Is it the same? Probably not, but I'll keep tweaking.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY OATS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Chia seeds (or Flax Seed)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk (I used whole milk, but you can also use Vanilla Almond or whatever type you want)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup blueberries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse the blueberries and gently pat dry with a paper towel. 
2. Mix the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon in a mason jar.

   

   
   
3. Add the milk and maple syrup to the mason jar and mix thoroughly.
   
4. Fold the blueberries in gently (unless you want blue oatmeal).

   
5. Screw on the lid of the mason jar and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, you may want to add more maple syrup and top with blueberries. 

READERS: Do you have found food memories that you try to recreate? Have you been successful? Let me know in the comments for a chance to win a copy of MURDER IS A PIECE OF CAKE the second book in the Baker Street Mystery Series (US Only). Please remember to include your email address if you want to be included in the giveaway. 

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