Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Wake up to breakfast already made with Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats! Old fashioned rolled oats soak overnight with milk, yogurt, cream cheese, chia seeds and lemon zest for a healthy satisfying breakfast. This recipe serves 1 but can easily be doubled to serve 2 (or more).

Meet my latest (and possibly most favorite) overnight oats recipe!

If you know me, you know I love anything lemon. From lemon desserts and sweet treats to lemon pasta and everything in between (don’t even get me started on lemon pancakes!). So why not make a little lemon oatmeal?

These overnight oats are filled with bright sunshiny lemon and warm vanilla cheesecake-y goodness – it’s so good it could possibly pass for dessert. This recipe is the 5th overnight oats recipe on SS and it’s right up there with the banana macadamia nut, strawberries and cream, banana bread and vanilla peach versions I’ve created over the years.

Prepare to fall in love 💛

To Make Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats You Will Need:

• old fashioned rolled oats – These work best for overnight oats.
• vanilla protein powder – This can be optional but is great to keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer.
• chia seeds – And excellent source of fiber. It also helps thicken the oatmeal.
• vanilla yogurt – I like to use a high-protein greek yogurt (Oikos pro).
• whipped cream cheese – Lends that cheesecake-like flavor.
• maple syrup – Adds sweetness and flavor.
• lemon zest – Gives you that fresh citrus flavor.
• lemon extract – Lends additional lemon flavor. I like either Simple Truth or Simply Organic. (not sponsored)
• milk – I use unsweetened vanilla oat milk. If using plain milk, add a small splash of vanilla extract.

optional toppings:

• vanilla yogurt
• maple syrup
• lemon zest
• white chocolate chips

In a jar or container with a tight fitting lid, measure and add 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder and 1 tablespoon chia seeds.

I went ahead and linked the jars I use in the recipe printable at the end of this post.

To that, add 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt, 1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.

Lastly, pour in 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla oat milk.

Stir well to combine.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, uncover and either enjoy it cold or warm it in the microwave.

I like to top mine with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, extra lemon zest and a few white chocolate chips.

So GOOD!

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