Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
The best part of waking up is Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats! These thick, creamy, and delightfully lemony cheesecake-flavored oats are topped with juicy blueberries and a maple syrup drizzle for a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert! Makes one meal-size or two snack-size servings.
Blueberry lemon cheesecake for breakfast may seem too good to be true, but you better believe it because that’s what these blueberry lemon overnight oats are all about!
This super simple recipe compacts the sweet-tart, tangy flavor and custard-like consistency of classic cheesecake into a nutritious and delicious batch of wholesome oats.
The best part? Unlike an actual cheesecake, making these cheesecake-flavored oats is practically failproof. You’ll soak the oats and chia seeds the night before in a mixture of Greek yogurt, whipped cream cheese, your choice of milk, and fresh lemon zest for a bright, refreshing flavor.
Then, you’ll wake up to an old-fashioned oatmeal breakfast the next day. All that’s left to do is top the oats with blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and VOILA! This is a must-try for cheesecake lovers and oatmeal lovers alike!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The incredible cheesecake flavor! These oats deliver the perfect balance of sweet-tart and tangy flavors to brighten up your morning.
- Healthy make-ahead breakfast. You’ll love the convenience of preparing it the night before and waking up to a ready-to-eat breakfast packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
- Highly customizable. You can easily customize your oats with your favorite cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Whole oats – Rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats, absorb liquid well and become creamy when soaked overnight. I do not recommend using instant oats or steel-cut oats for overnight oats.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt or skyr yogurt – Compared to regular yogurt, Greek and skyr yogurt have more protein and a thicker, creamier texture. Oikos Triple Zero vanilla yogurt is an excellent alternative to make this sugar-free and low-calorie without sacrificing protein.
- Whipped cream cheese – This gives the overnight oats that rich flavor and smooth mouthfeel you crave from a slice of blueberry cheesecake.
- Unsweetened almond milk – This is my non-dairy milk of choice, but the one you use is a matter of personal preference and dietary needs. Try regular cow’s milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
- Chia seeds – Besides the nutritional boost, adding chia seeds to overnight oats makes them extra thick and creamy.
- Collagen peptides – While this ingredient is optional, it bulks up the oats with a bit more protein, and you won’t even know it’s there.
- Fresh lemon zest – This is where the lemony element comes in. You’ll need zest for the oats, but I also like sprinkling a bit on top before serving.
- Blueberries – When selecting fresh blueberries, look for plump, firm, and smooth-skinned berries with a vibrant blue color. Steer clear of berries that appear soft, shriveled, or discolored.
- Real maple syrup – Drizzling it on top adds natural sweetness without overpowering the other flavors. You can also use your favorite sugar-free maple syrup or honey here.
How to make blueberry cheesecake overnight oats
Step 1: Mix ingredients. Combine the oats, yogurt, cream cheese, milk, chia seeds, collagen peptides (if using), and lemon zest in a mason jar or deep non-reactive bowl. Stir vigorously (use those muscles!) until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
Step 2: Soak oats overnight. Cover the container with a tight-fitted lid or tightly with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge overnight.
Step 3: Add toppings and serve. In the morning, grab the oats from the fridge and top them with fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a pinch of lemon zest. Last but not least, grab a spoon and enjoy!
Recipe tips
- Add protein powder. I used collagen peptides, but adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is an easy way to boost the protein content and give the oats a more custardy cheesecake-like flavor.
- Use soft cream cheese. Whipped cream cheese in a tub works best. You can use regular cream cheese, but blending it with the other ingredients isn’t as easy. To make it less strenuous, let it sit on the counter or pop it in the microwave until softened.
- Layer in graham cracker crumbs: For a texture true to traditional cheesecake, try mixing in some crushed graham cracker crumbs before refrigerating the oats.
- Let the oats soak overnight. At a minimum, the oats must be soaked for 2 hours, but allowing them to soak overnight gives them ample time to absorb the flavors and become extra creamy and delicious.
Variations
If blueberry lemon cheesecake isn’t your favorite flavor, lucky for you, this recipe has plenty of room to personalize. Here are some more cherished cheesecake flavors to experiment with:
- Chocolate – To make chocolate cheesecake-flavored overnight oats, omit the lemon zest and berries, and add a scoop of cocoa powder or chocolate-flavored protein powder. Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and some mini chocolate chips.
- Strawberry – To make strawberry cheesecake-flavored overnight oats, swap the blueberries for fresh strawberries. Strawberry jam on top would also be great!
- Peanut butter – To make peanut butter cheesecake-flavored overnight oats, omit the lemon zest and berries, and add a scoop of peanut butter powder to the oats before refrigerating. Top with a drizzle of creamy peanut butter and some peanuts.
- Pumpkin – To make pumpkin cheesecake-flavored overnight oats, omit the zest and berries and add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the oats. Top with a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped coconut cream.
Storing
If stored properly in an airtight jar or container, these cheesecake overnight oats will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, but for the best texture, it’s best to eat them within 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing overnight oats.
FAQs
For a few reasons, Greek yogurt is a common ingredient in overnight oats recipes. One, it adds a thick, velvety textural element, so the oats taste more like traditional cheesecake. Two, Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein, and finally, Greek yogurt is a great way to boost calcium, vitamin D, and probiotic content.
Overnight oats hold a slight nutritional edge over regular oatmeal, as the advantage of soaking oats overnight instead of boiling them is nutrient retention. In other words, since the oats are soaked over time instead of cooked, the nutrients are more bioavailable during digestion.
You can, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should. Using water instead of ingredients like milk or yogurt produces a less creamy texture and significantly less flavor. Not to mention, using milk or a non-dairy alternative adds nutrients you can’t get from plain water.
More dessert-inspired oatmeal recipes
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Biscoff Cookie Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
- Apple Pie Baked Oats
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Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 mason jar or bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole oats
- 5.3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt or skyr *go with Oikos Triple Zero vanilla yogurt for a sugar-free, low-calorie,high-protein, option
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese in the tub
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 10 g collagen peptides *optional, but you'll never know it's in there and adds a small protein boost
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- real maple syrup for drizzling on top (or go with your favorite sugar-free maple syrup)
Instructions
- To a mason jar or deep bowl add: oats, yogurt, cream cheese, milk, chia seeds, collagen peptides (if using), and lemon zest.
- Stir very well to mix thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and extra lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
- Add protein powder. I used collagen peptides, but adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is an easy way to boost the protein content and give the oats a more custardy cheesecake-like flavor.
- Use soft cream cheese. Whipped cream cheese in a tub works best. You can use regular cream cheese, but blending it with the other ingredients isn’t as easy. To make it less strenuous, let it sit on the counter or pop it in the microwave until softened.
- Layer in graham cracker crumbs: For a texture true to traditional cheesecake, try mixing in some crushed graham cracker crumbs before refrigerating the oats.
- Let the oats soak overnight. At a minimum, the oats must be soaked for 2 hours, but allowing them to soak overnight gives them ample time to absorb the flavors and become extra creamy and delicious.
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