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High Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Oats - A Creamy, Satisfying Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut)
  • Unsweetened milk of choice (dairy, almond, soy, or oat)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
  • Protein powder (vanilla or unflavored works best)
  • Light cream cheese or Neufchâtel
  • Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • Sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, or a zero-calorie sweetener)
  • Chia seeds (optional, for thickness and fiber)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: crushed graham crackers, chopped nuts, extra berries

Method
 

  1. Make the blueberry swirl: In a small pan over medium heat, warm 1 cup blueberries with 1–2 teaspoons sweetener and a squeeze of lemon. Cook 3–4 minutes until juicy and slightly thick. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cook the oats: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 1/2 cups milk, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring, until creamy and most liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the cheesecake base: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (softened), 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1–2 teaspoons sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Stir until smooth. If it’s too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons milk.
  4. Combine: Stir the cheesecake base into the warm oats until fully blended. If you like it thicker, add 1 teaspoon chia seeds and let it sit 5 minutes to gel.
  5. Swirl and serve: Spoon the blueberry mixture over the oats and swirl gently. Top with extra fresh berries. For the full “cheesecake” touch, sprinkle a little crushed graham cracker or chopped nuts on top.
  6. Overnight option: Skip cooking. In a jar, mix 1 cup oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1–2 teaspoons sweetener, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, and lemon zest. Stir well, top with blueberries, and chill 4 hours or overnight. Stir before eating.