Description
Creamy lemon cheesecake overnight oats blend tangy citrus with rich cheesecake flavors. Chilled breakfast perfection delivers a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tbsps (30 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch of salt
- Crushed graham crackers or granola (optional)
- Fresh berries (e.g., blueberries or raspberries) (optional)
- Additional lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until silky smooth, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold rolled oats and milk into the creamy mixture, ensuring complete integration and a uniform texture throughout.
- Prep for Chilling: Transfer the mixture into a sealed glass jar or container, creating an environment for flavor melding and oat absorption.
- Refrigerate and Rest: Allow the preparation to chill overnight for 6-8 hours, enabling the oats to soften and absorb the citrusy essence while developing a rich, creamy consistency.
- Serve and Embellish: Stir the chilled mixture, adjusting consistency with a touch of milk if needed. Top with graham cracker crumbles, fresh seasonal berries, or an extra sprinkle of lemon zest to elevate both presentation and taste profile.
Notes
- Prevent Texture Separation: Whisk cream cheese and yogurt thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free base that prevents grainy consistency.
- Optimize Lemon Flavor: Use fresh lemon zest and juice for a brighter, more vibrant citrus profile that enhances the overall taste experience.
- Control Moisture Level: Adjust milk quantity based on desired thickness – less milk creates a denser texture, more milk results in a lighter consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap honey with maple syrup for vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt and milk alternatives for lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg