Ingredients
🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the overnight oats:
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup milk of choice, such as dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup fresh blueberries, divided
For topping:
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
Extra lemon zest
Extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup, optional
Optional add-ins:
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Extra Greek yogurt for layering
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
Stir until everything is well combined and the oats are fully coated.
💡 Tip: Mix the oat base in a bowl first instead of directly in the jars. It gives you more room to stir evenly, and you will not have dry oats hiding at the bottom.
Gently fold in about 1/2 cup of the blueberries.
You can leave them whole for a clean, pretty look, or lightly mash a few if you want more blueberry flavor throughout the oats.
💡 Tip: For the prettiest finished jars, keep most of the blueberries whole and save a handful for the topping.
Spoon the oat mixture into two jars, small bowls, or clear glasses.
For a layered look, add some of the oat mixture, then a spoonful of Greek yogurt, then more oats. You can press a few sliced blueberries against the inside of the glass if you want that café-style look.
💡 Tip: Clear jars or glasses make this recipe look more polished with almost no extra work. That is my kind of decorating.
Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
As the oats sit, they absorb the liquid and become thick and creamy. The chia seeds help everything set, and the lemon flavor blends into the oats.
💡 Tip: Overnight gives the best texture, but 4 hours works if you are making these earlier in the day for a snack or light meal.
Before serving, stir the oats.
If they are too thick, add a splash of milk. If they are too loose, stir in a little extra Greek yogurt or let them sit a bit longer.
💡 Tip: Overnight oats can thicken differently depending on the milk and yogurt you use. A small splash of milk in the morning brings them right back to a creamy texture.
Top each jar with the remaining fresh blueberries, coconut flakes, extra lemon zest, and a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.
Serve cold, or let the jars sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes if you prefer them slightly less chilled.
💡 Tip: Add the final toppings right before serving so the blueberries stay fresh and the coconut flakes keep their texture.