Overnight Oats Blueberry Lemon (Printable Version)

Creamy oats with fresh blueberries and a zest of lemon, chilled and ready to enjoy in the morning.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Fruit

08 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or walnuts
10 - Extra lemon zest
11 - Honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly incorporated.
02 - Gently fold blueberries into the mixture, preserving their integrity and distributing them evenly throughout.
03 - Divide the mixture equally between two jars or airtight containers for individual servings.
04 - Cover containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats to hydrate and flavors to develop.
05 - Stir the oats thoroughly in the morning. If desired, add additional milk in small amounts to achieve preferred texture.
06 - Top with toasted nuts, additional lemon zest, and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Serve directly from refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 10 minutes of active preparation time.
  • A healthy, vegetarian breakfast packed with 13g of protein.
  • The combination of lemon zest and blueberries offers a vibrant, refreshing flavor.
  • Easily adaptable for vegan or gluten-free dietary needs.
02 -
  • Give the oats a thorough stir in the morning to redistribute the chia seeds and fruit.
  • Adjust the texture with an extra splash of milk if the oats have become too thick overnight.
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to enhance their flavor before adding them as a topping.
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