I don’t think my undying love for overnight oatmeal can be questioned (I’ve literally lost count of the number of flavour variations in my Breakfasts section). But just in case I haven’t yet won YOU over with this nutritious and delicious option, I will keep providing new and exciting (!) concoctions until I find the combination that floats YOUR boat. In that spirit, I humbly submit for your consideration: Raspberry Cheesecake Overnight Oatmeal (and yes, I admit that this particular inspiration hit me right in the middle of writing my post for Healthy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake – another candidate for breakfast, as far as I’m concerned). Like all of my other (many) options, it’s gluten-free, high in protein and is a quick and easy breakfast option. Oh, and it’s delicious! Did I mention delicious?

So, let’s just call it a fact that raspberries and cream cheese, separately or together, are delicious. If you didn’t think so, you probably wouldn’t have read this far, right? And raspberries are…well…berries, so instantly you’re thinking “healthy” (or “healthful”). And you’d be right: raspberries are a great source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamin C, manganese, copper – the list goes on and on (more than you’d ever need to know about raspberries: here).

Now, what about cream cheese? Cream cheese, along with other forms of cheese, has taken a bit of a beating in the “diet” and “nutrition” world (despite the best efforts of the dairy producers and all of the “Got Milk” campaigns) for its relatively high fat content, especially saturated fats. But, with all of the positive hype about coconut oil lately, even animal-based saturated fats have been getting a well-deserved second look lately. Turns out that fat (yes, even saturated fat) plays an important role in satiety, as well as other important metabolic and physiological processes, which means that it can play an important role in regulating blood sugar and body weight. Add in the fact that it has protein, this means that when paired with carbohydrates it can help to provide fuel for your body that will sustain you until lunch time (or at least until your morning snack).

So really, these two were meant to tango. Let’s enjoy the dance of flavours in the ballroom of the mouth (too far?).

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