If you are bored of having the same breakfast every day. Then you need to try, what I call… Dessert for breakfast! This is my Easy Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats you have to make.
It’s a fun way to enjoy the best meal of the day aka breakfast! It’s high in protein and fiber, so you will be satisfied after having this bowl.
This Easy Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats will keep you satisfied for hours! It’s also high in fiber, healthy and delicious! Super easy and simple to make.
What are overnight oats?
I could call them a “time saver super-food” because you just need to add all the ingredients into a container or mason jar, refrigerate overnight (so the oats can soak with the liquid) and breakfast is ready next morning. They are generally served chilled but if you prefer to eat it warm, microwave for 45-60 seconds.
I discovered Overnight Oats when I was in my Sophomore year of Uni while studying Civil Engineering! My classes used to start at 7:00 A.M. so I needed to make a “Grab & Go” breakfast. I needed something filling so I wouldn’t get hungry in a few hours, especially when I had a test or exam!
Microwave oatmeal was my fastest breakfast but it was still taking me time. So I decided to make it overnight! Since then, it has been my all time go-to breakfast.
What you need to make this Easy Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
- Oats – I used rolled oats. They have a chewier texture and soak well overnight without having a mushy consistency. But, feel free to use any type of oats like, quick oats, just add less milk.
- Vanilla Protein Powder – Optional, but highly recommended for a protein BOOST.
- Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but you can use any other kind of plant-based or dairy milk.
- Maple syrup – You can use any liquid sweetener of choice, like: date syrup or agave syrup. If not vegan, use honey.
- Lemon juice
- Yogurt – plain or Greek yogurt are the most recommended. The yogurt will give a creamy consistency to the oats.
- Maria cookies
That’s it! So minimal, simple and delicious!
How to make this Easy Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
You’ll be amazed at how easy a satisfying breakfast can be made. Best part? It will be waiting for you next morning.
The Instructions
- Prepare – Gather and measure all the ingredients, start off by mixing the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder in a bowl or jar. Consequently add-in milk, yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup and stir until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Topping – Add Greek or vanilla yogurt, lemon zest and Maria cookies on top.
- Refrigerate – Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
- Devour – In the morning, enjoy immediately!
Why you’ll love making Overnight Oats…
- Timer saver: Prepare your breakfast the night before, let soak overnight and it will be ready the next morning.
- Simple ingredients: With minimal ingredients, you can make a delicious and filling breakfast.
- Tastes like dessert: We all love dessert! But this one has a healthier twist. So, if you don’t like oats. It’s a sign to try ASAP!
- Filled with protein: It couldn’t be easier to get a high-protein breakfast to start the day. You’ll feel satisfied after having it.
- High in fiber: You know… The more fiber you get. The easier your morning poop will be. Not kidding hehe.
OVERNIGHT OATS FAQ
Is this recipe eaten straight from the refrigerator?
Your breakfast will be waiting for you once you wake up.
I’m allergic to coconuts. How can I replace it?
Could this breakfast be gluten-free?
How long do overnight oats last?
What other type of oats can I use?
Honestly the best breakfast ever! So, no excuses to make this amazing overnight oats. TBH, It’s too easy and quick to make.
Can you heat up oatmeal the next day?
YES! Especially for those cold mornings or you simply don’t feel to eat a cold breakfast. There are two ways:
- Microwave: Grab the overnight oats from the fridge, microwave for 45-60 seconds (make sure there’s enough space at the top of your jar to prevent overflowing).
- Stove-top: Transfer to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
Notes and substitutions
- For the vanilla protein powder feel free to omit it, even though, is highly recommended. Replace with an additional 1/2 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave syrup, date syrup or honey).
- Feel free to use any milk of choice, plant-based or dairy.
- Replace Maria cookies with Biscoff biscuits.
- For the lemon zest, use a cheese grater. Run the side of a lemon back and forth over the grater being careful not to get the pith. Just use the yellow part.
- Refrigerating overnight will make oats to soak and they will be ready the next day or if you can’t wait let it sit for 4 hours.
Easy Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
Equipment
- regrigerator
Ingredients
Base:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats 50 g
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla protein powder 12 g
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk 100 ml
Toppings:
- Greek yogurt
- lemon zest
- Maria Cookies
Instructions
- Gather and measure all the ingredients, start off by mixing the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder in a bowl or jar. Consequently add-in milk, yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup and stir until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add Greek or vanilla yogurt, lemon zest and Maria cookies on top.
- Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
Notes
- For the vanilla protein powder, you can try the one I use and get a discount by using my code: “Oatslady”. Feel free to omit it, even though, is highly recommended. Replace with an additional 1/2 tablespoon liquid sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave syrup, date syrup or honey).
- Feel free to use any milk of choice, plant-based or dairy.
- Replace Maria cookies with Biscoff biscuits.
- For the lemon zest, use a cheese grater. Run the side of a lemon back and forth over the grater being careful not to get the pith. Just use the yellow part.
- Refrigerating overnight will make oats to soak and they will be ready the next day or if you can’t wait let it sit for 4 hours.
Why does the recipe say Lemon when it’s a Key Lime recipe?