Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats are creamy, tangy, and protein-packed with layers of crushed graham crackers, refreshing oats, and a cheesecake-inspired topping. This no-bake, make-ahead breakfast tastes like dessert but fuels you for the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust: 2 graham crackers, crushed + 1 tablespoon milk of choice
Oats: ½ cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional), ½ cup milk of choice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Cheesecake topping: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon light cream cheese (optional), 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional garnish: extra graham cracker crumbs, lemon zest
Instructions
- In separate bowls, prepare each layer: mix crust, oat mixture, and cheesecake topping ingredients.
- Press graham cracker crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a mason jar or container.
- Pour in the oat mixture, smoothing the top.
- Spoon the cheesecake topping over the oats.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with extra crushed graham crackers and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, add more protein powder or use Skyr instead of Greek yogurt.
- Make it vegan by using dairy-free yogurt, cream cheese, and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Add berries or coconut for a flavor twist.
- Best eaten cold—do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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