High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
These Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats are creamy, bright, and packed with blueberry flavor in every bite. Made with Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, and a swirl of blueberry jam, they're a high-protein breakfast that's perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice adjust to taste
- 1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon blueberry jam homemade instructions below or store-bought
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for topping
Quick homemade jam
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, mix together oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and maple syrup. Swirl jam in last.
- If making homemade jam: Add the fruit, syrup, lemon juice and zest to a small saucepan. Heat oven medium low for 8 to 10 minutes stirring constantly. Continue cooking until thick and jammy. Set aside to cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with fresh berries and more jam if desired.
Notes
- Don't skip the lemon zest. It provides most of the fresh flavor.
- Adjust the consistency. If oats are thicker after chilling, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 3mg
