Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats - The Delicious plate (2024)

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This Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe is super creamy and full of fresh lemon flavour. A healthy breakfast that only takes a few minutes of prep time.

Overnight oats is a healthy meal prep for the whole week.

Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are theseCoconut milk overnight oats or thisCherry Chia Pudding

Also try this Air Fryer Granola it is a perfect topping for this Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats.

Ingredients

Making overnight oats is easy, all you need are a few basic ingredients.

For the full ingredient measurements,scroll down to view the recipe cardat the bottom of the page.

• Rolled oats, or old fashion oats, they hold their shape and create a better texture.
• Almond milk, or other non dairy milk to keep this recipe vegan.
• Yoghurt, to make these overnight oats “cheescakey” use a thick and creamy yoghurt or skyr. I prefer to use an unsweetened greek style plain yoghurt.
• Chia seeds, I love mixing in some chia seeds in my overnight oats for texture and extra nutrients. They are high in fibre, antioxidants and protein and gives this oatmeal a creamy texture.
• Maple syrup,or there liquid sweetener. If not vegan, you can use runny honey
• Vanilla extract, or vanilla paste.
• Lemon zest, adds a lovely lemon flavour to this recipe without adding any liquid.
• Salt, just a small pinch enhances the flavour of overnight oats.
• Optional, yoghurt and granola for topping

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats is really easy, just follow these steps.

For the full instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.

In a bowl, mix together the oats and chia seeds

Add the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.

Mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.

Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

See Also

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Toppings

I love to top overnight oats with something crunchy and these Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats are no exception.

Some of my favourite topping are:

• Granola, like this Air Fryer Granola
• Cookie crumbs, to give it that “cheesecake feel”
• Chopped nuts
• White Chocolate chips
• Strawberry chia jamor store bought jam
• Fresh berries

Substitutions

This overnight oat recipe only contains a few, simple ingredients. Most of them are standard pantry staples but there are some substitutions you can make.

• Gluten-free– Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. To ensure these overnight oats gluten-free, only use certified gluten-free oats.
• Oats– This overnight oats recipe calls for old-fashioned (rolled) oats. They have a coarser texture and will hold their shape better when soaked overnight. Other oats can also be used, like quick oats. They have a very fine texture and your oats will be mushier. So use the oats you like.

Varioations

Overnight oats are usually served cold straight out of the fridge. But sometimes I crave a hot breakfast on a cold morning. Just heat your oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot. Then add your toppings and enjoy!

For a hot breakfast also try these Chocolate Baked Oats or this speedy Matcha Latte Oatmeal recipe made in the microwave in minutes.

Storage

How long does overnight oats last?

Overnight oats lasts about 5 days in airtight container stored in the fridge. The longer they sit, the more liquid the oats will soak up and you will end up with a thicker texture. If needed, you can stir in a little extra milk just before serving.

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