Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oatmeal (THM E)
Another fresh, flavorful overnight oats recipe is coming your way!
Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits to have in the morning. However, blueberries by themselves day after day can feel a little redundant. So, in my efforts to welcome Spring (back) to Georgia (because the weather this week has not been Spring-y, AT ALL) I combined my favored blueberries with fresh, zesty lemon.
The blueberry-lemon combo is incredibly refreshing and light - it's almost like blueberries with a splash of sunshine. Just the thing to get you energized for the day ahead!
The preparation is exceedingly quick and easy - assemble the oats, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, whey protein isolate, vanilla, Pyure or THM Gentle Sweet, salt, chia seeds, frozen blueberries, and the zest (plus a small squeeze of juice, if you like) of 1 small lemon in a wide mouth mason jar and stir it together with a small spatula. Pop a lid on it and place it in the fridge, then forget about it for at least an hour or overnight. You can even prep multiple versions of these using my other overnight oats recipes days in advance for your weekday mornings. With a full scoop of whey protein isolate, these oats are a meal unto themselves. However, if you need some help feeling full you could enjoy them with some egg whites or other E-friendly proteins.
I used chia seeds in this recipe because it had virtually zero fat (which is great for an E), and I wanted to add a superfood element. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3s, and get slightly gelatinous when they're soaked. I used a scant Tablespoon in this recipe, which only added about 3-3.5g of fat. Of course, they aren't vital, so you could leave them out if you don't have them on hand. You could also add a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a little creaminess.
In the morning, you have these beautifully creamy oats with soft blueberries and a little pop of freshness from the lemon and chia seeds. If you need a recipe to get your rear in gear in the mornings, this is the one!
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