Creamy overnight oats with blueberries and lemon for a bright, make-ahead breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Servings: 1servings
Ingredients
1/2cuprolled oats
1/2cupmilk of choice
2tspchia seeds
1/4cupblueberries
1tsplemon zest
1/2tspvanilla extract
1-2tspmaple syrup or sweetener of choice
dashsea salt
2Tbspshredded coconut(optional)
Instructions
Add the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, blueberries, lemon zest, vanilla, maple syrup (or other sweetener), sea salt, and shredded coconut (if using) into a jar or airtight container.
Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and the chia seeds are distributed throughout.
Seal the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften and thicken.
When ready to eat, stir again and enjoy cold or warm briefly if desired.
Equipment
jar or airtight container
Spoon
Notes
Use any milk you prefer, such as coconut, almond, or dairy milk.
Frozen blueberries can be used but may release extra moisture as they thaw.
Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the maple syrup amount.
Steel-cut oats are not recommended because they remain very chewy.