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Lemon Chia Overnight Oats

May 31, 2018 by Audra's Appetite 15 Comments

Bursting with bright, fresh lemon flavor, these overnight oats are reminiscent of a lemon poppyseed muffin but packed with filling fiber and protein to keep you full all morning long!

Overnights oats: have you tried them before? They’ve been around for awhile now, but it wasn’t until a couple years ago that I finally realized how much I liked them! I think I tried them many years ago but wasn’t a big fan as I thought they were too soupy/runny and didn’t care for the texture. However, I found out that I DO in fact love overnight oats…if they are prepared correctly!

Of course there are many ways you could make overnight oats based on your preference. Some recipes call for a 1:2 ratio of oats:milk. However, as I mentioned I found that way too runny and didn’t care for it. I prefer a ratio of 1:1 oats to milk, which comes out to 1/2 cup of oats and milk in this recipe scaled for one serving.

I also learned that adding protein powder and/or chia seeds can really contribute to a thick, creamy texture! Have you tried chia seeds? They are packed with fiber and protein, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health. Just 1 tablespoon contains 4 grams of fiber!

These couldn’t be easier to make. Just taking 5 minutes to prep the night before, and breakfast is completely ready to go the next morning!

I love adding blueberries to these oats! Lemon and blueberries are such a delicious combination. That being said, you can definitely add any toppings you want! Feel free to add more milk too, depending on your personal preference for texture and consistency.

Let me know if you try this recipe! 🙂

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Lemon Chia Overnight Oats
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Bursting with bright, fresh lemon flavor, these oats will are reminiscent of a lemon poppyseed muffin but packed with filling fiber and protein to keep you full all morning long!
Author: Audra's Appetite
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ scoop (about 20 grams) plant-based vanilla protein powder*
  • ½ tablespoon chia seeds**
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk***
  • Optional: fresh blueberries (or other berries) to top
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to container (mason jar, Tupperware, etc.). Stir until combined. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Enjoy for a delicious, ready-to-go breakfast the next morning!
Notes
*I use Vega or Orgain vanilla protein powder. You could omit the protein powder, but this really adds to the thick texture and sweetness. If you do omit, I recommend adding a sweetener (such as ½-1 tablespoon honey) to taste. You may also want to slightly decrease the milk (try ⅓ cup) to achieve a thick texture.

**The chia seeds help make these thick and have so many health benefits! However, you could try substituting 1 teaspoon poppy seeds instead.

***You can use any milk you prefer.
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Breakfast Tagged With: Breakfast, chia, lemon, oats, overnight oats

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Comments

  1. Pragya

    June 27, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Thanks for the recipe! I am definitely gonna try this tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      June 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      You’re welcome! Hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
  2. SHEAN

    June 16, 2018 at 3:05 am

    Photographs are so good loved it <3

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      June 17, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Thank you! I’m so glad you tried it and liked it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Audrey

    June 5, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    What else do use the protein powder for

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      June 5, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      SO many things! I love adding chocolate protein powder to homemade cold-brew coffee to make a much cheaper, healthier, and delicious homemade iced mocha. Also smoothies/smoothie bowls, granola bars, baked oatmeal, muffins, etc.

      Reply
  4. Vanessa

    June 5, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    I bought some chia seeds and tried this. What else do you use chia seeds for

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      June 5, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Glad you tried that recipe! Hmm that’s a good question…I’ve also used them in granola and granola bars. BUT when they aren’t soaked like they are in overnight oats, they tend to get stuck in your teeth! haha. I’ve also tried chia pudding before (chia seeds, milk, sweetener, flavorings/fruit, etc.), but again don’t always like that texture (I always blend it well until creamy). My other favorite use for chia seeds is coming to the blog next week…so stay tuned! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Liz

    May 31, 2018 at 10:58 am

    I want to try this. Where do I find protein powder and chia seeds. I think my son would also like this for a quick, hearty breakfast

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      May 31, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Liz,

      My go-to grocery shopping places are Aldi and Kroger. Both of these stores always have chia seeds (look in the baking aisle). However, you can also buy them at Meijer and Walmart! Pretty much anywhere.

      As for protein powder, my favorites are Vega sport protein (vanilla for this recipe) or Orgain vanilla, which are both plant based and you can easily order online through Amazon for the best price. However, all of the above grocery stores sell other brands of protein powder.

      I’m definitely thinking I need to add a product page including my favorite brands for frequently asked questions! ?

      Reply
      • Audra's Appetite

        May 31, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        Look in the recipe notes too for substitution ideas for protein powder and chia seeds if you want to try it without (although I highly recommend using them!) ?

        Reply
  6. Elizabeth

    May 31, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Yummy! I love lemon and overnight oats so this looks like a great combo.

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      May 31, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Yay! Hope you love this then! ?

      Reply
  7. Christine

    May 31, 2018 at 6:34 am

    That looks delicious and these photos are gorgeous, good work!!

    Reply
    • Audra's Appetite

      May 31, 2018 at 7:47 am

      Thank you so much Christine! ?

      Reply

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