Description
Creamy overnight oats infused with tangy kefir, fresh lemon zest, and mixed berries. Packed with gut-friendly probiotics and ready to grab-and-go in the morning!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup plain or vanilla kefir (dairy or coconut kefir)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Berry Layer:
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional for thicker berries)
- Toppings:
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds or granola
- Extra lemon zest
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix base: In a jar or container, combine oats, kefir, chia seeds, honey, lemon zest/juice, vanilla, and salt. Stir well.
- Prep berries: Mash half the berries with 1 tsp chia seeds (if using) to create a jam-like layer.
- Layer: Alternate spoonfuls of oat mixture and berry mixture in your jar.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Serve: Top with yogurt, remaining berries, almonds, and extra lemon zest.
Notes
- Meal prep: Stores up to 3 days refrigerated
- Dairy-free: Use coconut kefir and almond yogurt
- Protein boost: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder to base
- Texture tip: If too thick, stir in extra kefir or milk before serving
- Flavor boost: Add 1/4 tsp cardamom or ginger
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g (natural)
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg