Description
Creamy and tangy Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats! A quick, healthy, and delicious make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, I prefer almond milk)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, I use plain for less sugar)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the Oats and Milk: In a large bowl or container with a lid (mason jars work well), pour in the rolled oats and milk. Ensure the oats are fully submerged.
- Add the Greek Yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl. Stir well to combine with the oats and milk.
- Incorporate the Lemon Juice, Honey, and Vanilla: Add the lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon flavor as desired.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate small bowl, add the softened cream cheese and lemon zest. Mash together with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Cream Cheese Mixture with the Oat Mixture: Add the cream cheese mixture to the oat mixture. Gently fold in until just combined, leaving streaks of cream cheese.
- Add a Pinch of Salt: Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Portion into Jars or Containers: Transfer the mixture into individual jars or containers.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Enjoy Cold: In the morning, take the overnight oats out of the refrigerator and enjoy them cold.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Customize your overnight oats to your liking. Some of my favorite toppings include:
- Adjust Consistency (If Needed): If the overnight oats are too thick for your liking, you can add a splash of milk to thin them out. If they are too thin, you can add a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to thicken them up.
- Storage: Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes them a great make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if needed.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Add protein powder for an extra boost.
- Make it vegan by using non-dairy milk, vegan yogurt, maple syrup, and vegan cream cheese.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding fruits, spices, or extracts.
- Layer the overnight oats with toppings for a visually appealing presentation.
- Overnight oats can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes