Description
A creamy and zesty breakfast that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes the night before, making busy mornings delicious and bright.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored, optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh fruit for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix it all up – In a medium bowl or large mixing jar, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and protein powder. Stir these dry ingredients together to get them well mixed.
- Add the wet ingredients – Pour in the almond milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup. Give it a good stir until everything is combined.
- Add the zest of one lemon to the mix. Stir well to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture into individual jars or containers with lids. Seal tightly and let sit in the fridge overnight, or at least 4 hours.
- When ready to eat, remove from the fridge, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with your favorite fresh fruit.
Notes
Serve these overnight oats in clear jars to showcase the layers. Top with fresh berries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: overnight oats, healthy breakfast, lemon oats, quick breakfast, vegetarian recipe