These Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats are creamy, flavourful and made with nourishing ingredients like oats, chia seeds, greek yogurt and fresh lemon. It’s an easy, protein-packed breakfast that’s great for meal prep!
Even though I find myself leaning more towards savoury breakfasts lately, when I find myself craving something sweet, overnight oats are one of favourites! They’re also perfect for those times I need something that I can make the night before and just grab and go in the morning, especially in the warmer months.
Since we’re in the middle of summer and I typically want something that feels light and fresh, but still satisfying, I wanted to share one of the overnight oat recipes that I’m loving!
These Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats are perfect breakfast for those warm summer mornings. They’re tart, fresh and make use of those delicious blueberries that are in season.
I’ve also packed these oats with fibre, protein and healthy fats to make them more blood sugar friendly and to help keep you full until lunchtime.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: steel-cut oats and quick oats won’t work here, so make sure that you’re using old fashioned oats. To ensure this recipe is gluten-free, opt for certified, gluten-free oats.
- Vanilla protein powder: because we’re adding a whole scoop, I recommend using a protein powder that you really like the taste of!
- Greek yogurt: greek yogurt helps to give the overnight oats a nice creamy consistency. If you’re dairy free, feel free to use a plant-based yogurt.
- Chia seeds: these absorb a lot of the liquid and help to thicken the overnight oats. They also add more fibre and help keep you full for longer.
- Almond milk: I like using unsweetened almond milk for my overnight oats, but any dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk will work.
- Lemon: for that bright lemon flavour, we’re using the zest and juice of a lemon.
- Vanilla extract: for a touch of added flavour.
- Blueberries: If you don’t have fresh blueberries on hand or they aren’t in season, feel free to use frozen. Leaving them frozen can add a nice refreshing element in the summer or you can heat them on the stove for a warm element in the cooler months.
How to make lemon blueberry overnight oats
Combine ingredients. Add everything but the blueberries to a bowl or glass jar and stir until well combined. Cover and set in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
Enjoy! In the morning, stir and add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with blueberries and any other toppings you’d like. I love adding extra yogurt, almond butter and a little more lemon zest!
Storage
These overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container or jar for 3-4 days. I typically make and store my overnight oats in glass nut butter jars that I’ve cleaned out (they work perfectly for this!), but mason jars, Weck jars or glass containers all work!
More oat recipes to try
High Protein Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (~30g) see notes
- 1/4 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- Zest and juice from 1/2 medium lemon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Add everything but the blueberries to a bowl or glass jar and stir until well combined. Cover and set in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir and add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with blueberries and any other toppings like extra yogurt, almond butter or maple syrup.