Ingredients
– ½ cup old fashioned oats
– ½ tablespoon chia seeds
– ½ cup milk (regular or plant-based)
– ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
– 2 teaspoons maple syrup or alternative sweeteners
– 2 tablespoons plain cream cheese softened to room temperature
– ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
– ¼ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
1-Mix the ½ cup old fashioned oats and ½ tablespoon chia seeds in a jar or bowl. This base sets the hearty texture.
2-Stir in ½ cup milk, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, and 2 teaspoons maple syrup until everything combines smoothly.
3-Add 2 tablespoons softened plain cream cheese and mix thoroughly for that luscious cheesecake blend. No lumps here!
4-In a separate bowl, mash ¼ cup blueberries with a fork. Fold in ¼ teaspoon lemon zest if you want a bright pop, then gently combine with the oat mixture.
5-Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight. The oats soften and flavors meld perfectly.
6-Before eating, stir well. Top with extra berries, crushed graham crackers, honey, or more zest. Enjoy cold or warmed gently.
Last Step:
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🫙 Use airtight containers to keep oats fresh for 3 to 4 days.
❄️ Freeze soaked oats after overnight chilling for longer storage.
🥄 Customize by adding protein powder or using dairy-free alternatives as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Soaking Time: 5 hours or overnight
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook soaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 277 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg