Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake overnight oats bring dessert-inspired breakfast magic to your morning routine. Indulgent layers of graham cracker, tangy cream cheese, and sweet strawberries create a luxurious no-cook meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Creamy Components:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Additional strawberries and graham cracker crumbs for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture by combining rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate most of the chopped strawberries into the mixture, reserving a few pieces for final garnish. Gently fold to distribute fruit evenly without breaking down the berries.
- Distribute the oat mixture equally among individual sealed containers or jars, ensuring each portion receives a balanced amount of ingredients.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs across the top of each prepared portion, creating a textural cheesecake-inspired layer.
- Securely cover the containers and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight. This resting period allows oats to absorb liquid and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Before serving, remove containers from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften. Garnish with reserved fresh strawberry pieces and additional graham cracker crumbs if desired.
- Serve chilled, enjoying the creamy texture and vibrant strawberry cheesecake-inspired flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a plant-based version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this recipe completely gluten-free without sacrificing that classic cheesecake crunch.
- Prep these oats in advance for a quick, nutritious breakfast that saves time during busy mornings and can be stored up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or blueberries to create exciting flavor variations and keep your breakfast routine interesting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg