Description
Bright and refreshing overnight oats with zesty lemon and juicy blueberries—perfect for a light and energizing breakfast that’s easy to prepare and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup yogurt (optional)
Fruits and Flavorings
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Sweeteners and Add-ins
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, add the rolled oats, milk, yogurt if using, blueberries, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chia seeds if desired.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined and the flavors are distributed.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate the mixture overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak and absorb the flavors.
- Serve: After chilling, stir the oats again to mix any settled ingredients and enjoy the oats chilled for a refreshing breakfast.
Notes
- Increase lemon zest for a more intense citrus flavor.
- Using Greek yogurt boosts the protein content of this dish.
- Frozen blueberries can be used directly without thawing.
- Chia seeds add fiber and help thicken the oats but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
