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Lemon Poppyseed Overnight Oats
- Andrea
- Feb 26, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 8, 2024
(Original post from July 2021, UPDATED Feb 2022)
If you are looking for a breakfast that tastes like dessert, but is also healthy, this is one to try. Citrusy, creamy, rich and indulgent.
With the flavours of a lemon poppy seed cake, you will think you are eating a dessert. (Minus the sugar of course.)
TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED
OATS
I used an oat flour today, made by blending the oats in a blender into a floury consistency, but you can keep the oats as it is. I have made this with both oat flour and whole oats and both had great results. The only difference is when using blended oats is the cake batter like texture, which I personally love. For gluten-free version make sure to use a gluten-free specified oats.
LEMON
Definitely use fresh lemons and not the bottled lemon juice. The taste from bottled lemon juice is very different. Lemon help maintain a healthy complexion and boost the immune system.
LEMON ZEST
This is optional, but it enhances the lemon flavour.
POPPY SEEDS
These little seeds promote good digestion and boost skin and hair health.
ALMOND MILK
Nut milks such as cashew or almond milk are a great option as they add extra creaminess. I used an almond milk today, but you can use any milk of choice.
SWEETENER (of choice)
I love using maple syrup or a mashed banana. You can however use any liquid sweetener of choice, such as honey or agave syrup.
SALT
I recommend adding a pinch of salt to balances the flavours.
YOGHURT
I used an unsweetened Greek-style vegan yoghurt and added a bit of vanilla paste. A vanilla flavoured yoghurt will work great too, but these often have added sugar. Alternatively use a yoghurt of your choice.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BREAKFAST
it is healthy
it is easy to make
it is fresh and citrusy, but not tart
it is really delicious and tastes like dessert
if made in a travel safe container or jar this makes for a good an on-the-go breakfast
it is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free
it is filling and will give you good energy for the day
OTHER DESSERT INSPIRED BREAKFASTS YOU MIGHT LIKE
LEMON POPPY SEED OVERNIGHT OATS
All the flavours of the much loved lemon poppy seed cake, in a breakfast. This certainly is dessert for breakfast!
Serves: 1
Time: 5 min, plus overnight soaking
INGREDIENTS
40g rolled oats, blended into a flour or kept whole (depending on your preference)
3 - 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
70 ml almond or cashew milk
1 tsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup or ½ mashed banana, or too taste
1 tbsp vegan Greek-style yoghurt, or yoghurt of choice and more to serve
1/4 tsp vanilla paste
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix all the ingredients together in a jar, bowl or travel safe container.
Refrigerate overnight or at least for 3 hours.
In the morning, add more almond milk or yoghurt if required. Enjoy!
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