Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats are a delicious and creamy no-cook breakfast option combining rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and fresh strawberries with a luscious cream cheese layer for a cheesecake-inspired twist. Prepared the night before, this easy and nutritious recipe requires minimal effort and offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures in a convenient grab-and-go jar.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Mixture
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats recommended for best texture)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (mashed or finely chopped)
Cheesecake Layer
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon milk (to thin, if needed)
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry sauce
Instructions
- Combine oats and chia seeds: In a clean jar or an airtight container, add the rolled oats and chia seeds. Stir them together to ensure they are well distributed.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in your chosen milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract into the jar with the oats and chia seeds.
- Add strawberries: Mix in the mashed or finely chopped fresh or frozen strawberries directly into the oat mixture. Frozen strawberries can be mashed directly and will thaw overnight.
- Mix ingredients: Stir all the ingredients together until everything is well combined, making sure there are no dry pockets of oats or chia seeds.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if needed to reach a drizzly consistency, similar to a thick sauce.
- Combine oat and cheesecake layers: Choose one of two options: Layered – pour half of the oat mixture into your jar, dollop or drizzle half of the cream cheese mixture over it, then add the remaining oat mixture and top with the remaining cream cheese mixture; or Mixed In – gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the oat mixture to create a marbled effect with pockets of cheesecake creaminess.
- Refrigerate overnight: Secure the lid on your jar or container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding-like texture.
- Serve and garnish: In the morning, remove the oats from the refrigerator, give a quick stir, and add your favorite toppings such as fresh strawberry slices, graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, or strawberry sauce.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best creamy texture; avoid instant oats which can become mushy.
- Maple syrup or honey can be adjusted or omitted to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Frozen strawberries work well and naturally thaw overnight, making this recipe great for meal prep.
- The cream cheese layer adds richness and a cheesecake flavor but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute dairy milk and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use a vegan cream cheese.
- Leftover overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Mix-ins like nuts or seeds can be added for extra texture and nutrition if desired.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, strawberry cheesecake oats, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, no-cook oats, make-ahead breakfast, creamy oats, chia seeds oats
