Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with strawberries and graham cracker crunch, perfect for a chilled breakfast or treat.

# Ingredient list:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Topping

11 - 2 graham crackers, crushed
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy and well combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup.
03 - Layer the oat mixture and strawberry mixture in two mason jars or lidded containers, beginning with half the oats, then spooning half the strawberries on top. Repeat with remaining oats and strawberries.
04 - Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - Just before serving, top each jar with crushed graham crackers and additional fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy like actual cheesecake, but it's packed with protein and fiber so you stay full all morning.
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep it while your coffee brews and forget about it until morning.
  • The graham cracker topping stays crunchy right up until you eat it, which somehow makes the whole thing feel more special.
02 -
  • Don't crush the graham crackers more than a few minutes before serving, or they'll absorb moisture and lose their satisfying crunch.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk to loosen them up—they thicken more overnight than you'd expect.
03 -
  • If your overnight oats taste too sweet, cut back the maple syrup and rely more on the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries.
  • A tiny pinch of cardamom or cinnamon mixed into the oat base adds a sophisticated flavor that makes people ask what you did differently.
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