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Dessert for breakfast!? Okkkkk SIGN ME UP. These creamy lemon cheesecake overnight oats are packed with protein, healthy fats and fiber but taste like a slice of lemony cheesecake. This is going to be your new fave quick and easy breakfast!

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Have y’all tried lemon curd!? I didn’t get into lemon curd until very recently when I grabbed some from Trader Joe’s and WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY WHOLE LIFE omg. It’s super tangy and sweet and luscious. Oomph. Just so good.

I’ve been spiraling down a lemon curd rabbit hole searching for any and all excuses to eat it which is what inspired me to make this overnight oatmeal. This has been a major hit with my husband in particular because his favorite flavors are lemon and lime.

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  1. 1 Here’s why you’ll love it
  2. 2 What makes this meal balanced?
  3. 3 What you need to make lemon cheesecake overnight oats:
  4. 4 How to Make
  5. 5 How to Store
  6. 6 Check out these other healthy overnight oats recipes:
  7. 7 FAQs
  8. 8 Prefer to Watch!?
  9. 9 Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats
    1. 9.1 Description
    2. 9.2 Ingredients
    3. 9.3 Instructions
    4. 9.4 Nutrition
    5. 9.5 Did you make this recipe?
mason jar with overnight oats

Here’s why you’ll love it

  • Prep-ahead-able: overnight oats are like, THE meal prep breakfast. Make up 2-4 jars, keep them in the fridge for easy weekday breakfasts. Best part of going to bed is knowing you have these lemon oats in your fridge.
  • Healthy, but tastes like dessert: I’m not kidding y’all, these oats are creamy and lemony and sweet but also balanced with whole grains, protein, fiber and micronutrients.
  • Quick: the start of my day is nothing short of chaotic with my littles, ESPECIALLY if we have to get out of the house by a certain time. I absolutely rely on the convenience of grabbing my jar of overnight oats from the fridge on busy mornings.
small wooden bowl with rolled oats, greek yogurt, lemon curd, chia seeds, whipped cream cheese

What makes this meal balanced?

Alright let’s break it down:

  • Protein: the base overnights oats recipe has 14 grams of protein, with even more if you add a scoop of protein powder! Protein helps keep blood sugar stable and keeps us feeling satisfied until our next meal
  • Carbohydrate: oats are a fabulous source of whole grains and fiber, which promote regularity and also help us feel full
  • Fats: chia seeds are our main source of fat here- and it’s the super heart-healthy kind of fat- omega 3s! woohoo!
  • Micronutrients: this meal is rich in calcium, potassium and when you top with fresh berries- lots of antioxidants!

the perfect breakfast if you ask me!

jar of oats, spoonful of chia seeds, lemon wedge, strawberries and jar of lemon curd

What you need to make lemon cheesecake overnight oats:

Old-fashioned oats: we are an oatmeal family so we buy the mega box of Quaker rolled oats from Costco, but any brand of oats you love will work here. I have not tried overnight oats with steel-cut oats and my guess would be that it wouldn’t work…but if you try it and it does work, make sure to leave a comment to let others know! You can also use quick oats.

Plain Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is the primary source of protein and gives some staying power to this meal. I recommend plain because we are sweetening it with lemon curd and we want the lemon flavor to shine through. You can use nonfat Greek yogurt but I like to use 2% as it is creamier and the fat is more satisfying!

Chia seeds: you can find chia seeds in the “health foods” aisle of most grocery stores along with the other nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc. You can also order online right here.

Lemon curd: lemon curd is a sweet, soft, custard-like spread made from lemons, butter, sugar and eggs. It is used similarly to jam or preserves and you can usually find it with the jams/honey at most grocery stores. I always buy the one at Trader Joe’s!

Whipped cream cheese: okay hear me out. You might feel like this is weird. I understand. But the whipped cream cheese is what gives that cheesecake flavor. I recommend whipped for this recipe as it is lighter and incorporates more seamlessly than regular cream cheese.

Unsweetened almond milk: you can use whichever variety of milk or milk alternative you have on hand (soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk, regular cow’s milk, etc) I like to use unsweetened almond milk.

Toppings: fresh berries, more lemon curd and crumbled graham crackers make this super next level and make it even more reminiscent of lemon cheesecake!

How to Make

Simply stir together your oats, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, lemon curd, cream cheese and almond milk in a mason jar or small bowl and place in the fridge overnight. This recipe is very easy to scale up if you want to make more servings/more jars of overnight oats.

The next morning or when ready to serve, add desired toppings and DIG IN.

texture of rolled oats plus chia seeds plus Greek yogurt in jar

How to Store

These lemon cheesecake overnight oats keep wonderfully in the fridge for up to four days. I love using mason jars or these overnight oat jars for storing.

Check out these other healthy overnight oats recipes:

Banana Chocolate Coconut overnight oats

Peanut butter and jelly overnight oats

Blueberry Cheesecake overnight oats

Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats

Nutella overnight oats

Homemade granola

lemon cheesecake overnight oats topped with berries and graham cracker crumbs

FAQs

Does this HAVE to sit overnight?

If you’re short on time or forgot to make this the night before, no worries! (I’ve been there). Let it sit for an hour and you’re good to go!

What if I don’t have lemon curd?

Instead of lemon curd you could try 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey to give it lemony sweetness without the lemon curd.

How can I make this dairy-free?

You can sub in a dairy-free yogurt like coconut yogurt or simply leave the yogurt out. The recipe will be a lot lower in protein without the yogurt so you may want to add a scoop of protein powder or collagen peptides to up the protein.

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Bowl of overnight oats with lemon curd, fresh berries and graham cracker crumbs

Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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  • Author: Erica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Like dessert for breakfast, lemon cheesecake overnight oats are citrusy, creamy and like a big slice of lemon cheesecake to start your day!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I like to use 2%)
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon curd
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

For topping: fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, more lemon curd, crumbled graham cracker, granola, etc.

Instructions

Mix together all of the base ingredients: oats, yogurt, cream cheese, chia seeds, almond milk and lemon curd, until well combined in a small bowl, mason jar or overnight oats jar.

Store in the fridge for at least an hour but ideally overnight.

When ready to serve top with more lemon curd (necessary), crumbled graham cracker or granola and fresh berries!

Dig into that deliciousness, you’re welcome.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 recipe (doesn't include toppings)
  • Calories: 302
  • Sugar: 6.3 g
  • Sodium: 119 mg
  • Fat: 11.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
  • Protein: 13.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.7 mg

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