Blueberry Overnight Oats with Lemon Zest

Name: Blueberry Overnight Oats with Lemon Zest
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 1/3 cups almond milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup large flake oats; 1/2 cup blueberries (plus more for serving); zest of one lemon

Oats soaked overnight in Greek yogurt and almond milk with blueberries and bright lemon zest create a creamy, tangy breakfast requiring no cooking.

Glycemic Load: 11.4 (Medium)

195 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 5 minutes

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Original recipe: www.pipercooks.com

About This Calculation

Blueberry Overnight Oats with Lemon Zest has a medium glycemic load of 11.4 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are maple syrup (GL 3.6), old fashioned rolled oats, dry (GL 3.2), large flake rolled oats, dry (GL 3.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.