Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats are a bright, creamy, and healthy breakfast. Tangy lemon and nutty poppy seeds make this a refreshing start to your day.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh berries or nuts for topping optional
Instructions
1. Combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, poppy seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a bowl or jar.
2. Stir until well combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (6+ hours).
4. Stir in the morning and add extra milk if desired.
5. Top with berries, nuts, or seeds before serving.
6. Enjoy cold or slightly warmed.
Notes
Use plant-based milk and maple syrup for a vegan version.
Add almond butter for extra protein.
Adjust lemon and sweetness to taste.
Top with granola or coconut for crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook / Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg