Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

This gluten free, high protein, healthy overnight oats recipe is the perfect grab and go breakfast. Made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, and lemon juice, this actually be my new favourite overnight oatmeal flavour!

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast- they are convenient, super quick to make, and they feel like you’re eating dessert. They are convenient because you add everything to a mason jar or to go container the night before, and grab it and go in the mornings. Super quick to make because they require limited and handy ingredients. And they truly do taste like you’re eating dessert for breakfast, except it’s healthy. 

If you love oatmeal recipes you need to try my Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats, Lemon Poppy Seed Baked Oats and my Gluten Free High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oats! All these overnight oats with protein powder are loaded with healthy fats and protein. If you’re looking for a healthy overnight oats recipe for weight loss, you’ve come to the right place. 

What Ingredients Do You Need To Make The Lemon CheeseCake Overnight Oats

• Certified gluten free oats – you do not need to use gluten free oats for this recipe unless you are celiac or gluten intolerant, like myself. 
• Almond milk – any plant milk will work. Regular cow’s milk will work as well if you would prefer to use that.
• Chia seeds
• Protein powder – I love using protein powder in my overnight oats to make them more filling and nutritious. My favourite protein powder on the market is PEScience, I use their Gourmet Vanilla flavour in almost all of my overnight and baked oat recipes. If you want to try out any of their products use my code “BAILEY” at checkout to save yourself money!
• Lemon juice – I prefer using freshly squeezed lemon juice, it adds much more depth to flavour profile
• Lemon zest – since you already have a fresh lemon for the juice, this will be no problem
• Maple syrup – optional, but I do recommend. You can also use honey in place if you would prefer.

Why I Love Homemade Overnight Oats

They are great for digestion! Soaking the oats overnight breaks down the starches and reduces the natural phytic acid in the oats. This makes it easier for your body to digest the oats and use their nutrients more efficiently! However you do want to make sure you are soaking for a long enough period, minimum 5-6 hours, but preferably overnight. 

Another reason I love them if because you can take a base recipe, as switch up the flavours. I love adding blueberries to this recipe to make them blueberry lemon cheesecake overnight oats. I also have a recipe for strawberry cheesecake overnight oats on my Instagram, which is one of my most popular recipes to date. 

They are perfect for on the run mornings and save a few minutes in the morning even if you’re working from home!

The ingredients in these lemon overnight oats are incredible. Greek yogurt is full of protein, making these protein overnight oats. The nutrition facts on greek yogurt are perfect if you are looking for a high protein snack or meal. 

Other Gluten Free Recipes With Oats You May Like To Try

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Lemon Poppyseed Baked Oats

Gluten Free High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Superfood Protein Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

Vegan & Gluten Free Salted Dark Chocolate Granola

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