Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats Recipe
This refreshing and nutritious Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy plant-based milk, zesty lemon, and the wholesome goodness of oats and chia seeds for a delicious vegan breakfast or snack. Prepared the night before, it’s easy to make and perfect for busy mornings, featuring a delightful graham cracker crunch and optional vegan lemon curd topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus overnight chilling
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 1 cup (100 grams) rolled or old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 2 chopped Medjool dates)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 very small pinches fine sea salt
- 1½ cups (360 mL) plant milk (avoid soy milk)
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Toppings
- 1 to 2 vegan graham crackers, crumbled
- 2 small dollops of vegan lemon curd (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Divide the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, plant milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice evenly between two jars or small lidded containers (½ cup oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, a small pinch of salt, ¾ cup plant milk, zest of half a lemon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice per jar). Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jars tightly with their lids and refrigerate them overnight or for up to five days to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften, absorbing the flavors and creating a creamy texture.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, crumble vegan graham crackers over the top of the soaked oats to add a crunchy texture. Optionally, add a small dollop of vegan lemon curd on each serving for extra citrus flavor. Serve directly in the preparation containers for easy cleanup.
Notes
- Use any plant milk of your choice except soy for optimal flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with chopped Medjool dates for natural sweetness.
- Preparation can be done up to 5 days in advance for convenient meal prep.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest according to taste preference for a milder or stronger citrus flavor.
- Vegan lemon curd is optional but adds a lovely creamy lemon boost.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: overnight oats, lemon cheesecake oats, vegan breakfast, healthy breakfast, plant-based oats, chia seeds, lemon curd, easy make-ahead breakfast
