Description
Creamy lemon cheesecake overnight oats blend dessert dreams with breakfast brilliance. Packed with tangy citrus and smooth cheesecake notes, this quick recipe delivers indulgent morning satisfaction for oatmeal enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 12 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed graham crackers or granola
- Fresh berries (e.g., blueberries or raspberries)
- Additional lemon zest
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until achieving a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in rolled oats and milk, ensuring all ingredients are meticulously integrated, creating a harmonious mixture with no dry pockets.
- Carefully transfer the creamy concoction into a sealed glass mason jar or airtight container, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform overnight.
- Refrigerate the preparation for a minimum of 6-8 hours, permitting the oats to soften and absorb the vibrant citrus-infused flavors.
- Upon awakening, provide a gentle stir to redistribute the settled ingredients, adjusting the texture with a delicate splash of milk if desired.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with a delightful crumble of graham crackers, scattering of fresh seasonal berries, or a sprinkle of additional lemon zest to enhance both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising the delightful crunch.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of lemon-flavored protein powder during the initial mixing stage for a post-workout breakfast boost.
- Prepare multiple jars in advance for a week’s worth of grab-and-go breakfasts, keeping them sealed in the refrigerator for easy morning nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg