Overnight Oats Blueberry Lemon (Printer View)

Creamy oats with blueberries and lemon zest, ready overnight for a fresh morning boost.

# Components:

→ 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 nuts (almonds or walnuts)
10 - Extra lemon zest
11 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly until all components are well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the blueberries into the oat mixture, preserving their integrity and distributing them evenly throughout.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers for storage and serving.
04 - Cover the containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
06 - Top each serving with toasted nuts, additional lemon zest, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You make it once and eat like royalty for the next morning, no kitchen panic required.
  • The lemon zest transforms ordinary oats into something bright and sophisticated without any fuss.
  • It's the rare breakfast that feels indulgent but actually fuels you for hours.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon zest—I once made a batch without it and it tasted like every other overnight oat recipe I'd forgotten about, but the zest transforms it into something you'll actually crave.
  • Stir the jar really well in the morning because the chia seeds settle and create pockets of thickness that need redistributing.
03 -
  • Microplane your lemon zest directly into the jar so you catch all those tiny oils that contain the actual flavor magic.
  • Stir everything together with a fork instead of a spoon—it breaks up any lumps and ensures even distribution that a spoon might miss.
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