Overnight Oats with Blueberry Lemon Jam

Breakfast can be a hard meal to keep healthy while still tasting delicious. Overnight oats have caught our attention recently, so we decided to see what all the fuss was about. These overnight oats are cardamom and cassia flavored, and topping them with Blueberry Lemon Jam makes for a wonderful flavorful combination. This is a breakfast that you can feel good about eating without sacrificing a delicious flavor!

Overnight Oats with Blueberry Lemon Jam

Servings: 4–6 | Time: 5 minutes active; 2–8 hours inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz.) coconut milk
• 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
• 3 Tbsp. (35 g) chia seeds
• 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) pure maple syrup
• 1 drop cardamom essential oil
• 1 drop cassia essential oil
• 1–2 small, ripe pears, diced
• Blueberry Lemon Jam (recipe below)

Instructions:

1. In a medium container, combine the coconut milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and essential oils.
2. Cover, and chill the oats for at least 1–2 hours, or overnight, until the mixture thickens and the oats soften.
3. Remove the oats from the fridge when ready to serve, and stir to combine.
4. Layer the oats, jam, and pear slices in a bowl or small jar. These prepared layers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days.

This Blueberry Lemon Jam is super delicious and really easy to make! You can use it for the overnight oats, or simply top a bagel or piece of toast with it. The lemon essential oil adds a wonderful tangy flavor to the sweet blueberries. You might need to make a double batch of this jam to last you a little longer!

Blueberry Lemon Jam

Servings: Yield: 6 oz. | Time: 20–30 minutes active; 2–3 hours inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 4 cups (550 g) frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp. (35 g) chia seeds
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 2 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, combine the blueberries and maple syrup, and simmer over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, or until the berries are softened. The blueberries will release a lot of water at this point.
2. Reduce the heat a little to avoid sticking, and stir in the chia seeds.
3. Let the mixture simmer for 8–15 minutes, stirring frequently. Simmer until most of the water cooks off and the jam thickens up.
4. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and transfer to a bowl.
5. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before stirring in the lemon essential oil.
6. Place the jam in the fridge for a couple hours, allowing it to cool completely.

Leftover jam can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for much longer.