These lemon poppy seed overnight oats require just 10 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Perfect for when you need a quick and delicious on-the-go breakfast that is packed with plenty of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
We are big fans of anything lemony around here. Vegan lemon blueberry muffins, lemon tea cake, vegan lemon pie, the list goes on and on.
So I decided it was time to make an overnight oats recipe featuring my favorite combo - poppyseed and lemon.
These lemon poppyseed overnight oats require 10 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 bowl. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free friendly, loaded with fiber, and packed with protein from the yogurt.
We like to garnish with fresh fruits, like strawberries, for the perfect fuss-free breakfast. You can also prepare these overnight oats in a jar and grab them in the morning for delicious and healthy on-the-go fuel.
For more overnight oats recipes, check out my overnight oats with no chia seeds, overnight oats with flaxseeds, and Biscoff overnight oats.
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Ingredients & Subtitutions
- Oats. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best result. Don't substitute with still-cut oats or quick oats, as these won't work well.
- Milk of choice. We like soy milk as a dairy-free option because it has more protein, but you can also use any other milk you like, including oat milk, almond milk, and cow's milk. You can also make these oats with water instead, similar to my overnight oats without milk.
- Yogurt. We like Greek yogurt, but you can also use plant-based yogurts such as soy or coconut.
- Poppy seeds. They add a great texture and also some health benefits. They're rich in fiber, and healthy fats and are a good source of manganese.
- Sweetener of choice. We like to use honey or maple syrup, but any liquid can work here.
- Lemon juice and lemon zest. They bring freshness, as well as make these overnight oats tangy.
- Pinch of salt. Brings out the flavors.
- Turmeric is used mainly for color and you can't taste it at all. You can also add other spices like cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger.
- Vanilla extract is optional, but we recommend it.
- Hemp seeds are also optional, but I like to add them for some more protein and healthy fats.
- Black pepper is optional, but highly recommended. It helps you absorb the benefits of turmeric 2000% more.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
How To Make Lemon Poppyseed Overnight Oats
To a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar, add all of the ingredients and mix until well combined. In my opinion, I think it's easier to use a bowl and divide the mixture between jars later.
Either cover the bowl with a towel (or plastic wrap) or transfer the mixture between jars straightway and let it sit in the fridge. The yellow color will become stronger through the night.
Remove from the fridge in the morning and enjoy your overnight oats as they are or top with fresh fruit. I like blueberries and/or strawberries.
👩🏼🍳 Petra's Tips
- Use plant-based yogurt to make this recipe vegan. I like soy yogurt, but coconut also works well.
- Use rolled oats. We don't recommend using steel-cut or quick oats, because the texture will change too much.
- Let it rest for at least 6 hours. This will ensure that all of the liquid is absorbed and you will be left with nice and thick overnight oats.
- Customize to your preferences. Before serving, taste and adjust the flavor if needed. Add more honey/maple syrup for sweetness or lemon juice/zest for tanginess.
- Use any sweetener you like - agave, maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, stevia, etc.
FAQs
Both! I personally enjoy eating them straight from the fridge, but if that's not your jam you can warm them up in the microwave for 1 minute.
Yes, overnight oats are packed with fiber from the rolled oats, protein from the Greek yogurt, and healthy fats from the seeds. Research shows that eating more fiber is beneficial for a healthy gut microbiome and it makes you feel fuller for longer.
Yes! Just like in my overnight oats without milk, here too you can replace the milk with water.
No, it's added mainly for color and health benefits. You can leave it out if desired.
Variations
- Add protein powder: Add 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder. Keep in mind you'll need to add more milk as the protein powder will thicken the mixture even more.
- Sweeten with apple sauce: Want to use a natural sweetener? Replace the honey or maple syrup with apple sauce.
- Skip the turmeric: I use it mainly for color and it's fine if you want to skip it.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving these overnight oats with some fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries, or whatever is in season really.
Another option is to serve them with a dollop of yogurt, a drizzle of nut butter, or some chopped nuts like almonds and cashews.
For a heartier breakfast, serve them alongside my Bakery-Style Muffins with Lemon and Blueberry or this Lemon Turmeric Cake.
Storage & Freezing
- Fridge: Transfer to an airtight container or a mason jar, and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezer: I haven't tried freezing overnight oats, but I think it will work. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
📖 Recipe
Golden Lemon Poppyseed Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (use GF if needed)
- 1 cup plant milk (I like soy)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (if vegan, use plant-based yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- A pinch of salt
- A small pinch of black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl or a large mason jar.1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup plant milk, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, A pinch of salt, A small pinch of black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Before serving, taste and adjust the flavor if needed- add more honey/maple syrup for sweetness or lemon juice/zest for tanginess.
- Serve as is or top with fresh fruits.
Notes
- Fridge: Transfer to an airtight container or a mason jar, and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezer: I haven't tried freezing overnight oats, but I think it will work. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.
Martin says
Soo damnn good! Waiting for more!🔥
Petranka says
Thank you so much for the review, Martin!