Blueberry Overnight Oats
These blueberry overnight oats are creamy yet refreshing with a hint of lemon, with the goodness of whole grains, protein and fruit they are a lovely make-ahead breakfast for the summer.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 200 grams plain greek style yoghurt ¾ cup
- 2 Tablepsoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 50 grams rolled oats ½ cup
- 140 grams blueberries 1 cup, some sliced in half
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the yoghurt, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon lemon juice and zest.
- Slice half of the blueberries in half. This allows the blueberry juice to flavour the overnight oats.
- Stir through the rolled oats and blueberries to the yoghurt mix and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours refrigerate overnight.
- Portion into two jars or bowls you can cover
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Overnight oatmeal (like the name would suggest) are amazing made the night before, but once made this recipe will store in your fridge for up to four days.
- Not just for breakfast, it's equally lovely as a snack or mid-week dessert
- Greek yoghurt: I like to use strained yogurt as these are thicker and higher in protein than other yogurts. But any plain yogurt will work. You can also substitute for a plant-based yogurt.
- Maple syrup: This can be substituted for honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Lemon zest and juice: The addition of lemon adds a real freshness to the recipe and highlights the blueberry flavour
- Milk: This can be substituted for vegan milk if you prefer (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk or soy milk)
- Cinnamon
- Rolled oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats when making overnight oatmeal. Steel-cut oats will not work as a substitute. Quick oats will work however the final texture may be a little soggy.
- Blueberries: When making this recipe I use fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries will work, however, there can be a risk of foodborne illness if they are not cooked before being eaten.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 1mg