Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats is my favorite summer flavor for overnight oats – making it practically summer in a jar! Ok, that is a bit much but the flavors of lemon and blueberry marry perfectly together and do taste like you were just at a farmer’s market.
Welcome to day five of our 7 Days of Overnight Oats. We are getting you ready for the school year by saving time in your busy mornings. Eliminate the hassle of getting nutritious and delicious breakfasts during the hectic morning routing.
How To Make Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
In a small bowl, combine oats, milk and yogurt.
Using a microplane zester, zest a lemon. Here it the one we love and have used for years.
I just love it when we find a product that works well and is durable enough to last!
Add ½ of the zest to the bowl and stir. Layer half of the oats in the mason jars, add blueberries and top off with the remaining oatmeal. Add more blueberries as well and add the lids. Place in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Can I Add Sweeteners
Absolutely. I don’t tend to add sugar or artificial sweeteners to the recipes as I do like the fruits to flavor the oats.
If you are newer to using overnight oats, add a bit of sweetener. Oatmeal can be bland for a lot of people and that little extra sweetness may help.
Milk to Oats Ratio
Generally, you will make overnight oats at 1:1 ratio. One cup of oats to one cup of milk. Or half cup of oats to half a cup of milk.
I tend to break that rule a bit when I add yogurt. I will drop to ¾ cup of milk to one cup of oats when I add a container of yogurt. The yogurt is full of great fluids that evens it out. Experiment and see what you like best!
Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?
You can do either! I really am a true grab-and-go person and eat them cold. In the winter, I prefer to zap them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. If you use the glass mason jars (Jason insert links) then simply take off the lid and pop in the microwave. I love that I don’t have to prepare anything. It is easier than peeling a banana. Seriously, it is.
What Jars Do You Use for Overnight Oats?
Full disclosure, I use these pint ones for EVERYTHING! They are not only our go-to for overnight oats, they are the ones we use for our freezer smoothies and when we make homemade bbq sauces. There are times when the entire case is in full use. They are so user friendly that I almost wish I had two cases!
My backup jars are these ones. I love the smaller size of them and use them for not only the oats but also for leftovers, jams and sauces. I will put overnight oats in here when I want a week where I have a little fruit and hard boiled egg to mix it up.
More of My Favorite Blueberry Breakfasts
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake This clean tasting, no added sugar french toast bake is perfect for a holiday morning to share with family and friends. Adding syrup or a vanilla glaze topping will add any sweetness you desire!
Quick and Easy Blueberry Puff Pastry This gorgeous Blueberry Puff Pastry is so easy and yet so gorgeous to present! This is the perfect addition to a special coffee, baby shower or holiday morning!
Blueberry Lemon Muffins with Streusel Topping The blueberry lemon combination is here just like the above overnight oats. This classic combination is perfect in a muffin! The streusel topping is optional.
Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins These muffins are out of this world. If you are looking for a clean tasting muffin with no additives or extras, this is the one. It is chock full of fruits and vegetables.
Easy Baked Oatmeal Cups These oatmeal cups are an excellent breakfast for meal preppers! You can freeze them, heat them up in the microwave and go! Pick the fruit you like but blueberries are a timeless classic!
Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats are the perfect summer time overnight oats recipe! It tastes like a trip to the farmers market.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 container greek yogurt I like vanilla flavored but plain is great!
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
Zest the lemon and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the oats, milk and yogurt in a bowl. Add 1/2 of the lemon zest into the bowl and mix.
Layer 1/2 of the oatmeal mixture to the jars.
Add in 1/2 of the blueberries and a sprinkle of leftover lemon zest.
Add the remaining oats mixture.
Top with the remaining blueberries and any leftover lemon zest.
