Description
A refreshing and healthy Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats recipe combining creamy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon, fresh blueberries, and chia seeds soaked overnight to create a delicious, ready-to-eat breakfast perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for topping
- Granola for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon mixture: Whisk together the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and well blended, approximately 2 minutes.
- Combine oats and chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds and rolled oats into the lemon yogurt mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seeds and oats are evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the mixture carefully to avoid crushing the berries, about 30 seconds.
- Chill the oats: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, though for best results, chill overnight for 8 or more hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
- Serve and garnish: Divide the soaked oats into serving jars or bowls. Top with additional fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of granola for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- Using almond milk keeps this recipe dairy-free except for the Greek yogurt; choose a dairy-free yogurt to make it fully dairy-free.
- Overnight soaking softens the oats, so no cooking is required.
- The lemon zest adds a bright citrus flavor; fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best taste.
- Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy.
