Key Lime Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats

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Who doesn’t love Key lime pie for breakfast? These creamy overnight oats taste just like the iconic dessert, complete with a crumbled graham cracker topping. A tangy Key lime–flavored yogurt mixture sits on top of the oats. Be sure to stir it in just before adding the topping to best preserve the texture of the oats. If you can’t find fresh Key limes, you can use regular lime zest and bottled Key lime juice, or use a mix of 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts regular lime juice.

Amanda Holstein

Published on December 4, 2023

Tested by

Amanda Stanfield

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (5.3-ounce) container low-fat Key lime–flavor strained (Greek-style) yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice (from about 5 Key limes), plus 4 Key lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk oats, milk, chia seeds, condensed milk, 2 teaspoons lime zest, salt and vanilla together in a medium bowl until fully combined.

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Divide the mixture among 4 (8-ounce) lidded containers, about 3/4 cup each. Whisk yogurt and lime juice in a small bowl until blended. Top each jar with about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until the oats have absorbed the liquid and the mixture is thickened, at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

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Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in a small bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly and the texture of wet sand. Spread into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool on the pan, about 15 minutes.

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To serve, stir the yogurt mixture into the oat mixture. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon lime zest. Garnish with a Key lime wedge, if desired.

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To make ahead

Prepare graham cracker mixture (Step 4) up to 3 days in advance; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Equipment

Parchment paper; 4 (8-ounce) lidded containers

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369	Calories
13g	Fat
53g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 3/4 cup oat mixture & 1 Tbsp. graham cracker topping
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 12g	25%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Vitamin A 88Âµg
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Vitamin D 2Âµg
Vitamin E 0mg	3%
Folate 32Âµg
Vitamin K 2Âµg
Sodium 239mg	10%
Calcium 270mg	21%
Iron 2mg	14%
Magnesium 97mg	23%
Potassium 438mg	9%
Zinc 3mg	23%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.