Overnight oats blueberry lemon (Printable version)

Creamy oats layered with blueberries and a vibrant lemon zest for a fresh start.

# What you 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 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

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Gently fold blueberries into the oat mixture to preserve their integrity.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is preferred.
06 - Top with toasted nuts, extra lemon zest, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • No morning cooking means you actually have time to sit down and breathe before the day takes over.
  • The oats taste even better the next morning when everything has mingled together and the chia seeds create this silky, pudding-like texture.
  • Blueberries and lemon are a flavor combination that tastes fancy without requiring any real skill.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring in the morning—the mixture settles as it sits, and that first stir makes all the difference in texture.
  • If you use flavored yogurt instead of plain, dial back the maple syrup or you'll end up with something cloyingly sweet by the second bite.
03 -
  • Lightly toast your own almonds or walnuts instead of buying pre-toasted ones—the difference in flavor is genuinely noticeable and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
  • Use a microplane zester for lemon zest and lean into it; the oils in fresh zest are where all the brightness lives, and it fades as the zest sits, so add a bit right before eating too.
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