Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
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½ cup rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats)
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½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy)
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (for creaminess and added protein)
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2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened for easier mixing)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, for sweetness)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed for best flavor)
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1 teaspoon lemon zest (zest from about half a lemon)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
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2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers (for authentic cheesecake texture)
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Fresh berries or lemon slices (for garnish)
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1 tablespoon chia seeds (for extra fiber and thickness)
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Pinch of salt (to enhance flavors)
Instructions
Start by letting your cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes. This makes it much easier to blend smoothly with the other ingredients. If you’re short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds (just enough to soften, not melt).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk or stir vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You’re essentially creating a cheesecake filling here.
Once your base is silky smooth, stir in the rolled oats and milk. If you’re using chia seeds, add them now as well. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Notes
These Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats deliver a creamy, tangy flavor with no cooking required. Perfect for meal prep, customizable for dietary needs, and tastes like dessert for breakfast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 300–350g
- Calories: 330–370 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg