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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats

    Updated: Jun 5, 2022 by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Written by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Most people think they must give up their favorite foods before eating healthily. But that's not always the case! You can make delicious, nutritious meals using simple substitutions and creative recipes. For example, this lemon blueberry overnight oats recipe is a great way to enjoy your favorite flavors while protecting your waistline.

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    With just a few minutes of meal prep time, you'll have a delicious breakfast waiting for you on those busy mornings. So why not give it a try?

    Sometimes you have 15 minutes that you don't know how to make a good time. Make a couple of these delicious blueberry parfaits in 10 minutes, leave them in the fridge, and you have your batch for healthy mornings for the week!

    This was inspired by my pumpkin overnight oats, chocolate chia pudding recipe, and oats and chia pudding on this site, and pairs well with this excellent juice detox juice, for a perfect, sugar-free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🫙 Storage
    • 💡 Top tip
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 📚 More overnight oats recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    overnight oats ingredients
    • Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
    • Chia seeds
    • Fresh or frozen blueberries
    • Blueberry unsweetened jam
    • Light coconut milk (or almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk - any dairy-free mill works)
    • Lemon zest
    • Ground ginger powder (fresh ginger also works)

    Optional: plant-based coconut yogurt and coconut flakes on top.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🍶 Substitutions

    • Blueberries - fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries, fresh or frozen wild blueberries, they all work.
    • Oats—For this overnight oats recipe, you can also use instant oats or steel-cut oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats. The result will be less chunky, but the resting time will be reduced to half.
    • Chia seeds— If you don't have chia seeds, you can use flaxseed meal. Flaxmeal, when in contact with liquids, has a similar gel-like texture.
    • Milk - use your favorite milk. Homemade oat milk is an excellent option.
    • Yogurt - same as above, any yogurt works, coconut, soy, almond.
    • More protein - add one scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder to the oats, milk, and chia seeds to make it the perfect pre or post work out meal.

    🔪 Instructions

    To make blueberry overnight oats, follow just a few simple steps.

    Mix

    Oats, chia seeds, blueberry jam, ginger powder, and coconut milk in a small bowl. Stir the mixture thoroughly.

    add coconut milk
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    Adjust

    Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.

    Pour and assemble

    Carefully pour into two glasses and add the plant-based coconut yogurt.

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    Pour mix
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    Place the frozen or fresh blueberries on top, and then shred the lemon zest.

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    Wait and enjoy

    Let the overnight blueberry oats sit in the fridge for a minimum of two hours or refrigerate overnight to have your breakfast ready as soon as you wake up.

    blueberry overnight oats

    📖 Variations

    Sweetness - this is a refined sugar-free recipe. We don't like adding unnecessary sugar to our food and we think a concentrated, good-quality blueberry jam has the perfect tart and sweetnesses balance, but if you still think you could use an extra spoon, go for maple syrup, a mashed ripe banana, or agave nectar which will make your overnight perfectly naturally sweetened.

    Super lemony - add a layer of vegan lemon curd instead of lemon zest.

    Plant-based Yogurt - you can skip the plant- yogurt or use your yogurt of preference, including greek yogurt, if you are vegetarian.

    Plant milk—Feel free to use other beverages, such as store-bought or homemade almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.

    For an extra nutty flavor, use a dollop of nut butter, such as almond butter, on top.

    Vanilla flavor - if you fancy some vanilla, add halt-teaspoon vanilla extract to the mix before turning it to the fridge overnight.

    See this pumpkin version on my website!

    🍽 Equipment

    No fancy equipment, just a small bowl, and nice glasses to fill them with the overnight oats mix.

    🫙 Storage

    Eat overnight oats cold or at room temperature. Prepare them preferably overnight to ensure both rolled oats and chia are super soft, but I find them soft enough after two hours. They are good to eat for 2-3 days.

    These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

    💡 Top tip

    If you feel like your overnight oats are too thick for your liking, add extra liquid and let it rest for 5 minutes, the rolled oats and chia will absorb it all.

    Note on gluten - overnight oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are usually handled in facilities where they handle gluten products. Use gluten-free marked oats to ensure the recipe is apt for people with celiac disease. You can also opt to use chia seeds only (double the quantity and liquid), so you don't have to worry about gluten.

    ❓ FAQ

    How to tell when blueberries are ripe?

    When it comes to telling if blueberries are ripe, there are a few key characteristics to look out for.
    Firstly, when picking blueberries at the grocery store or farmer's market, you should be looking for plump and firm berries with a deep, vibrant blue hue. These will be the sweetest and ripest!
    Secondly, give your chosen blueberries a gentle squeeze - they shouldn't feel mushy or soft. If they have brown spots, these can just be picked off as they don't affect flavor.
    Lastly, you can pick up the carton of berries and lightly shake it; ripe ones won't move around much, while unripe berries will jostle each other in the box.
    The final test of the ripeness of your chosen berries is by taste testing one or two!
    Ripe blueberries have an intensely sweet flavor, so if yours don't quite hit that mark, then they probably need another day on the plant before being eaten! Try following these steps next time you're shopping for fresh produce and you'll always know exactly how ready your fruit is for eating.

    📚 More overnight oats recipes

    Try these delicious recipes:

    Pumpkin overnight oats

    Berries oats and chia pudding

    Breakfast fruit bowl

    3-ingredient oat milk chia pudding

    Another great oatmeal-based snack that is super easy to make is these chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars.

    Also, try our quick brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal ! It's made with wholesome ingredients and is super easy to make. Plus, it's vegan, so everyone can enjoy it!

    blueberry overnight oats served in table

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    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    blueberry overnight oats served in table

    Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats

    Author: Gustavo De Obaldia
    Try these lemon blueberry overnight oats with chia seeds if you're looking for an easy, healthy breakfast with a fall season flavor that will keep you full all morning long.
    5 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Resting time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast & Brunch, Sweet
    Cuisine American, Healthy
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 331 kcal

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups coconut milk
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 ½ tablespoons blueberry jam unsweetened
    • ½ cup oatmeal rolled, old-fashioned
    • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
    • 2 oz blueberries fresh or frozen blueberries
    • 1 lemon zest

    Optional:

    • 4 ½ oz coconut yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
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    Directions
     

    • Mix the oats, chia seeds, blueberry jam, ginger powder, and coconut milk in a small bowl. Stir the mixture thoroughly, and it thickens up for 10 minutes.
    • Adjust. Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.
    • Pour into two glasses and add the plant-based coconut yogurt, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest.
    • Wait and enjoy. Let it sit in the fridge for a minimum of two hours or refrigerate overnight.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 12gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 3mg
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    As the lead content writer and recipe developer at Our Plant-Based World, he combines his passion for health and sustainability with a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification to create accessible, delicious vegan recipes. His expertise in plant-based cooking supports the blog's mission of fostering a healthier, environmentally conscious lifestyle through simple and seasonal dishes. His commitment to making vegan cooking enjoyable and inclusive for everyone shines in each recipe and article.

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    1. Michelle

      January 11, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      The ginger powder and lemon zest took these overnight oats to the next level! I love the extra flavor it gives. Such a nutritious breakfast!

      Reply
    2. Shilpa

      January 11, 2022 at 6:46 am

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. What a lovely way to start the day!

      Reply
    3. nancy

      January 11, 2022 at 2:26 am

      5 stars
      thanks for the easy step-by-step instructions

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 11, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        You are welcome Nancy!

        Reply
    4. Marinela

      January 11, 2022 at 1:27 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings! Easy to prepare in minutes and incredibly delicious. Blueberry + lemon = always a winning combination. Yum!

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 11, 2022 at 3:15 pm

        You've got it! overnight oats and chia puddings are the best morning timesavers!

        Reply
    5. nancy

      January 10, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      love the rich flavours of blueberry with these oats!

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      January 10, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious. Lovely blueberry and ginger flavor combo. Have to give this a try. Love it!

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 10, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        Thank you, Natalie! I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we do! Let us know how it goes!

        Reply
    7. Kayla DiMaggio

      January 10, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      These lemon blueberry overnight oats was so delicious! I loved how easy it was to make and all of the beautiful flavors!

      Reply
    8. Plants delish

      January 10, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      How amazing does this look ?. Like a super food dessert for breakfast. And so convenient too. Thanks for the recipe ???

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 10, 2022 at 4:02 pm

        you are welcome! You are right! That was the aim... to make a superfood dessert for breakfast! I am so glad it came across that way!

        Reply
    9. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

      January 09, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy, healthy and delicious breakfast. Perfect for busy weekdays!

      Reply
    10. Jessica Stroup

      January 09, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are fantastic! So easy to make and I'm a super for healthy food that actually tastes good!

      Reply
    11. Kathryn

      January 09, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of lemons and blueberries, especially with these overnight oats. Breakfast is made easy and delicious with this recipe with minimal prep. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 09, 2022 at 5:24 pm

        I am glad you liked the combo Kathryn, stayed tuned for more healthy and delicious breakfast recipes!

        Reply
    12. Gina

      January 09, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious start to the day! Love the brightness the lemon brings to the blueberries and coconut yogurt.

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 09, 2022 at 3:52 pm

        We love our overnight oats! And blueberries are such a healthy treat on top!

        Reply
    13. Claudia Lamascolo

      January 09, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is the easiest and tastiest over night oats we found and love!

      Reply
      • Gus

        January 09, 2022 at 3:52 pm

        That's great Claudia! They are super easy indeed! Chia seeds help to have them ready quicker than having only rolled oats!

        Reply

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