Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and cheesecake yogurt, chilled overnight for a quick, tasty meal.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ cups milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cheesecake Layer

08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
11 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

12 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
14 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional

→ Toppings

15 - Crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits, optional
16 - Sliced fresh strawberries, optional
17 - Additional yogurt or cream cheese dollops, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold in Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and uniform.
03 - In another bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and sugar if using, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Layer one quarter of the oat mixture into each mason jar. Add a layer of macerated strawberries, then a layer of cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers if jars accommodate, finishing with strawberries on top.
05 - Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight until oats are fully hydrated and flavors meld.
06 - Before serving, top with crushed graham crackers, fresh strawberry slices, or additional yogurt and cream cheese dollops as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking required—just grab and go, which means you can sleep ten extra minutes and still eat something that feels luxurious.
  • It tastes like cheesecake but won't derail your day, and the layers look so pretty that people always ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • The cheesecake layer will separate slightly from the oats if the cream cheese isn't completely softened—room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable for a smooth, cohesive mixture.
  • Lemon juice on the strawberries isn't just flavor; it's preservation, keeping them vibrant red and preventing that sad brown discoloration that happens by day three.
03 -
  • Crush your graham crackers right before serving—if you add them the night before, they'll soften into the oats and lose their satisfying crunch that makes each bite interesting.
  • Let your jars warm up for five minutes on the counter if they're very cold when you open them, as this mellows the flavors and makes the cream layer less stiff.
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