Lemon Berry Kefir Overnight Oats

A close-up of creamy kefir overnight oats topped with berries, whipped cream and pecans.

The delicious, refreshing flavors of lemon and berry combined with kefir for a more varied and diverse gut microbiome! This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and vitamin D! It's a well-balanced breakfast (not to mention so good) that you can meal prep in 5 minutes. Kefir is very underrated but tastes very much like a drinkable yogurt - yet it has significantly more live, active cultures.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy high protein and fiber breakfast, improving gut microbiome, kefir recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

8 ounces Lifeway Mixed Berry Kefir, or preferred kefir
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds more chia seeds = more liquid
1 fresh lemon, or the juice of 1/2 lemon
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
½ cup water or milk
1 tablespoon honey, optional
Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

Add the kefir and protein powder in a large bowl and whisk to ensure it is well-combined. Then, add the oats, chia seeds, frozen fruit, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Combine gently with a spoon.
Add the oats, milk or water, chia seeds, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Combine gently with a spoon or whisk.
For best results and more even distribution, refrigerate in an airtight container in the fridge and divide into mason jars after at least 6 hours. You can also divide the mixture into two airtight storage containers.
After refrigeration, taste test and add more lemon or honey if needed. Divide the mixture into two servings.
Top with fresh or frozen fruit. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of water, milk, more lemon juice, or mix in the juice from the frozen fruit. Enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

I like to microwave frozen fruit and add the fruit + juice on top with a dollop of whipped cream.
The frozen fruit thaws and creates some extra juice and flavor. You can even add it in the day prior to consuming and it will be thawed and ready to eat the next day!
Use stevia as a substitute for honey to reduce sugar.

Nutritional information is just an estimation and may vary depending on individual ingredients and preparation.

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