Fresh Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Honey
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe featuring fresh blueberries, lemon zest and juice, chia seeds, and honey for a refreshing and nutritious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
- Zest from 1 small lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (20-40ml) honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan option)
- 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a jar or mixing bowl.
- Pour in 1 cup of your milk of choice.
- Stir in lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, vanilla extract if using, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix thoroughly to avoid chia seed clumps.
- Fold in half of the blueberries (about 1/4 cup).
- Seal the jar or container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats, top with remaining blueberries, and drizzle extra honey if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant oats. Stir just enough to prevent chia clumps but not too much to make mixture gluey. For creamier oats, add a spoonful of yogurt before refrigerating. Store in sealed container to avoid fridge odors. Add blueberries just before serving to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or container (
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 1015
- Sodium: 50100
- Fat: 79
- Saturated Fat: 0.51
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 810
- Protein: 79
Keywords: overnight oats, blueberry, lemon, chia seeds, honey, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, vegan option, gluten-free