Lemon-Blueberry Overnight Oats
This easy Lemon-Blueberry Overnight Oats recipe is a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that can be prepared in advance. With layers of rolled oats, fresh blueberries, Greek yogurt, and a hint of lemon, it offers a refreshing and satisfying start to your day. Each serving is approximately 216 calories, making it a healthy choice for breakfast or a snack. Prepare it the night before, refrigerate, and enjoy a quick and convenient meal in the morning.
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups fresh blueberries divided
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Make the Blueberry Syrup:Combine 2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 ½ cups blueberries in a small saucepan.Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and a syrup forms, about 5 to 8 minutes.Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Oat Base:In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond milk, 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest until smooth.Fold in 2 ¼ cups rolled oats until well combined.
- Assemble the Jars:Add ¼ cup of the oat mixture to each of 4 (1-cup) jars.Top each with 1 tablespoon of the blueberry mixture.Repeat the layering process two more times until all the ingredients are used.Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 3 days.
- Serve:Before serving, top with the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Make Ahead:
- You can refrigerate the oats (Steps 1-3) for up to 3 days.