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Lemon Overnight Oats

A refreshing and nutritious breakfast option that combines oats, yogurt, and lemon for a zesty start to your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Oats Base
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk can use almond milk or any preferred milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Flavoring
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries such as blueberries or strawberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts

Method
 

Prepare the Oats
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture evenly into jars or containers with lids.
Refrigerate
  1. Seal the jars and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to soak and soften.
Serve
  1. In the morning, give the oats a good stir and top with fresh berries and chopped nuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can also add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.

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