Description
Delicious and nutritious Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats, perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. This recipe combines rolled oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, lemon zest, Greek yogurt, and fresh blueberries soaked overnight in almond milk to create a creamy, flavorful, and wholesome meal that can be enjoyed straight from the jar or in a bowl.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla protein powder (I used Nuzest protein powder)
- ½-1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk (I used almond milk)
- pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup blueberries, plus more for topping
Toppings (optional)
- Granola
- Blueberries
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Prep: Gather all the ingredients needed for the overnight oats.
- Mix Ingredients: Add oats, non-dairy milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, blueberries, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt into a jar or storage container with a lid. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
- Soak: Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the oats to soak overnight for about 8 hours. Alternatively, if you’re short on time, soak for a minimum of 2 to 4 hours until the oats absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: The next morning or when ready to eat, remove the lid and stir the oats to mix. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of extra non-dairy milk to loosen it. Add your favorite toppings such as granola, extra blueberries, or nut butter, then enjoy.
- Storage: Store any leftover overnight oats in a sealed airtight container in the fridge. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe with your choice of yogurt and non-dairy milk.
- Lemon zest quantity can be adjusted based on your preference for citrus flavor.
- Overnight oats can be eaten cold straight from the jar or warmed up if preferred.
- Adding protein powder adds a healthy protein boost perfect for breakfast.
- For a vegan option, use vegan yogurt and plant-based protein powder.
- Make sure to use rolled oats for best texture; instant oats may become too mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
