Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats (Print version)

Creamy oats with blueberries and a bright lemon zing—make ahead and chill for a grab-and-go breakfast.

# What you'll 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
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Flavor & Fruit

06 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
11 - Extra blueberries
12 - Additional lemon zest

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar with a lid, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the blueberries into the oat mixture, distributing them throughout without crushing.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until the desired consistency is reached.
05 - Top with chopped nuts, additional blueberries, and extra lemon zest as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The lemon blueberry combination tastes like a pastry shop decided to be healthy for once.
  • You do all the work the night before, so your morning self gets all the credit with none of the effort.
02 -
  • Do not use steel-cut oats for this recipe, they will stay stubbornly crunchy no matter how long they soak.
  • If you are using frozen blueberries, there is no need to thaw them first, they integrate perfectly as they defrost slowly in the fridge.
03 -
  • The ratio of liquid to oats should be roughly one to one, so if you change the batch size keep that balance intact.
  • A pinch of salt, just a tiny one, makes the lemon and blueberry flavors pop in a way that surprises people every single time.

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