Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy overnight oats with blueberries, lemon and chia — a make-ahead breakfast chilled and ready.
# What You Need:
→ Oat Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Fruit & Flavor
08 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Optional Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
12 - Extra blueberries
13 - Additional lemon zest
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in the blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring just enough to distribute the fruit and citrus throughout the mixture without crushing the berries.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers with secure lids.
04 - Seal the containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is preferred. Top with chopped nuts, extra blueberries, and additional lemon zest before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lemon blueberry combo tastes like a pastry shop breakfast but takes about ten minutes the night before.
- Chia seeds and Greek yogurt make it thick and satisfying enough to actually keep you full until lunch.
02 -
- Under mixing the chia seeds leaves annoying clumps, so stir thoroughly and then stir one more time before jarring.
- If using frozen blueberries, expect the oats to turn a deep purple color overnight, which is completely normal and actually beautiful.
03 -
- Use a microplane for the lemon zest and stop at the yellow layer because the white pith underneath will make the whole jar bitter.
- Layer the toppings between the oats instead of just on top so every spoonful has something interesting going on.