Description
This blueberry lemon overnight oat recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. It’s bursting with sweet, tangy blueberries and the bright flavor from fresh lemons.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup yogurt (I use plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup blueberries, plus more for topping (Note 2)
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon slice almonds, toasted if desired
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted if desired
- 1–2 tablespoons of your favorite granola
Instructions
- In a mason jar or container with a lid, whisk together the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add the oats, chia seeds, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt, and stir until the mixture is well combined. You want to make sure to break up any clumps of chia seeds. If you’re using frozen blueberries, gently fold them into the oat mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight (or up to 4 days).
- In the morning, give the overnight oats a good stir and fold in the blueberries (if you’re using fresh blueberries). Add your desired toppings and an extra drizzle of maple syrup or honey (if you desire). Enjoy!
Notes
- I use unsweetened almond milk. Use 1/3 cup milk if you like your oats thicker. I prefer my overnight oats with a thinner consistency.
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Frozen blueberries: Add them when making the oats so they’ll thaw overnight in the fridge. Fresh blueberries: Add the blueberries in the morning, just before serving so they stay fresh.
- Keep it vegan: Use non-dairy milk and vegan yogurt.
- Keep it gluten-free: Use certified gluten free oats.
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate based on using unsweetened almond milk, plain 0% Greek yogurt, and no optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 31.39g
- Sodium: 91mg
- Fat: 7.84g
- Saturated Fat: 1.98g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57.22g
- Fiber: 8.9g
- Protein: 9.73g
- Cholesterol: 8mg