Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats Recipe

Bright, refreshing, and creamy overnight oats flavored with lemon zest and poppy seeds. A make-ahead breakfast that’s healthy, energizing, and ready in minutes.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Prep Time: 5

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Servings: jar

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $2

Equipment

1 Mason jar or glass container With tight-fitting lid, for storage
1 Microplane zester For fine lemon zest
1 Small whisk To mix wet ingredients smoothly

Ingredients

½ cup Rolled oats Old-fashioned, not quick oats
½ cup Milk Dairy, almond, oat, or preferred
¼ cup Greek yogurt Adds protein & creaminess
1 tablespoon Chia seeds For omega-3s and thickness
1 tablespoon Poppy seeds Star ingredient for crunch
1 tablespoon Lemon zest From 1 large lemon
2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Lemon extract Optional but boosts flavor
2 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey Natural sweetener
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
1 pinch Sea salt Balances flavors
Fresh berries Optional topping
Sliced almonds/walnuts Optional topping
Extra lemon zest Optional garnish
Drizzle of honey Optional topping

Instructions

Combine oats, chia seeds, poppy seeds, and half the lemon zest in jar.
Whisk yogurt, milk, lemon juice, lemon extract, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Pour wet over dry, stir, seal jar, refrigerate 4 hrs or overnight.
Stir before serving, add toppings like berries, nuts, or zest.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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