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Close-up of a glass jar of lemon poppy seed overnight oats topped with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a lemon wedge

Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats

5 from 2 votes
Bright, creamy, and packed with protein, these overnight oats taste like a lemon poppy seed muffin in a jar. Perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

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Servings : 1 serving

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Ingredients

Base
  • ½ cup rolled or quick oats
  • ⅓ cup low-fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
  • ⅔ cup milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ scoop unflavored whey or collagen powder, optional
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup or honey, optional
Toppings
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Lemon zest
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Instructions
 

  1. Mix
    In a jar or bowl, combine ½ cup rolled or quick oats, ⅓ cup low-fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, ⅔ cup milk of choice, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ scoop unflavored whey or collagen powder (if using), and 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey. Stir well until smooth and fully combined.
    Mixing bowl filled with oats, Greek yogurt, milk, lemon zest, and protein powder for lemon poppy seed overnight oats, with a metal whisk resting on the side
  2. Chill & Serve
    Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours. In the morning, stir again and top with your favorite toppings such as blueberries or extra lemon zest. Enjoy!
    Spoonful of creamy lemon poppy seed overnight oats lifted over a glass jar, showing blueberries, poppy seeds, and lemon zest, with more jars and lemons in the background

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 691IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 477mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store the overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.