Overnight Oats and Breakfast Jars

Blueberry Overnight Oats

Easy blueberry overnight oats with chia, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Stir together in a mason jar, chill, and top with berries or cream.

Blueberry overnight oats

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Overnight oats with chia, Greek yogurt, blueberries and a little brown sugar and lemon zest. Mix in a jar and refrigerate.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories373

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned or rolled oats (50g)
  • 2 tsp chia seeds (6g)
  • 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar (20g)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (50g)
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (60g)
  • 2/3 cup milk of your choice or water (160g)
  • 2 tsp lemon zest optional (4g)
  • Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, lemon slice

Equipment

  • mason jars

Directions
 

  1. Add the oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, yogurt, blueberries, milk, and lemon zest (if using) to a mason jar or bowl.
  2. Stir to mix, then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. When you are ready to eat, stir in a little more water or milk if you like them thinner.
  4. If you like, add fresh berries and/or whipped cream on top, and eat cold.

Notes

Refrigerator up to 4 days. Batch idea: a 4-jar base of 2 cups rolled oats, 3 cups almond or coconut milk, optional 1 cup Greek yogurt and optional 1/4 cup chia, flax or hemp, with 2 cups mashed blueberries, keeps 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 210g | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 3.1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); old fashioned or rolled oats (the first choice counted), plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (the first choice counted), fresh or frozen blueberries (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.