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Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats

two jars of lemon poppy seed overnight oats with lemon slices on top and gold spoons next to them.
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Bright and tangy, naturally sweetened lemon poppy seed overnight oats are a delicious and healthy make ahead breakfast to wake up to with just a few simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep time! (gluten-free, vegan option)

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 med lemon)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup (I use 1)
  • 1/2 tsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gf if necessary)

Instructions

  1. In a 16 oz jar or other container with a lid, whisk yogurt, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond extract, and maple syrup.
  2. Stir in chia seeds, poppy seeds, and oats.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
  4. If the oats are too thick in the morning, add a little more milk as needed.

Notes

  • Make sure your jar is big enough, so you don't make a huge mess! I like to use a 16 oz mason jar.
  • When zesting the lemon, make sure to only get the outer yellow portion. The white will be bitter, and you don't want that.
  • Don't squeeze the lemon juice directly into the jar. Lemons tend to have tons of seeds, and it will cause a lot of frustration trying to fish them out if you've already added the yogurt and milk.
  • Sweeten to taste with maple syrup. I like mine less sweet, so I use 1 tsp. If you like a little more sweetness, use 2 tsp.
  • If the oats are too thick in the morning, add a little more milk and stir to thin them out just a bit.
  • For vegan option, use your favorite plant-based yogurt and milk.
  • For nut-free, omit the almond extract.
  • For gluten-free, make sure you use certified gf oats.
  • If you don't have chia seeds, you can use flax seeds, hemp seeds, or just leave them out!

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