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Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats

Creamy Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats for a Zesty Start

Enjoy these Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats, a nutritious and delicious start to your day packed with protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 jars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oats Base
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Avoid instant oats for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds Adds crunch and flavor.
Creaminess
  • 1 cup Milk (Any kind) Almond or oat milk for vegan.
  • 1 cup Lemon Yogurt Consider dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup for vegan.
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use unwaxed lemon for optimal zest.

Equipment

  • jar or bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine old-fashioned rolled oats, poppy seeds, milk, lemon yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in two jars or bowls. Stir for about 1 minute until well combined.
  2. Cover each jar tightly and refrigerate overnight for at least 6-8 hours.
  3. In the morning, stir the oats well and enjoy plain or with toppings like fresh berries or nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container and consume within two days for optimal freshness.

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