Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with strawberries and cheesecake-inspired yogurt, served conveniently in mason jars.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cheesecake Layer

08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
11 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

12 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
14 - 1-2 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 rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well integrated.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and uniform.
03 - In another bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and sugar if desired, allowing the fruit to macerate slightly.
04 - Divide oat mixture equally among four 12-ounce mason jars, using approximately one-quarter per jar. Layer strawberries over oats, followed by cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers if jar height permits, finishing with strawberries on top.
05 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and oats to absorb liquid.
06 - Before serving, top with crushed graham crackers, additional fresh strawberries, or a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Make-ahead convenience: Prepare four servings in just 10 minutes and enjoy breakfast all week
  • Tastes like dessert but packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients
  • Beautiful layered presentation perfect for meal prep or brunch gatherings
  • Customizable to dietary needs with easy dairy-free and vegan swaps
  • Portable mason jar format ideal for on-the-go mornings
02 -
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier layering and eating
  • Soften cream cheese completely to avoid lumps in your cheesecake layer
  • Macerate strawberries with lemon juice and sugar 10 minutes before layering for extra juiciness
  • Layer in the order: oats, strawberries, cheesecake, repeat—this creates the prettiest presentation
  • Wait to add graham cracker topping until just before serving to maintain crunchiness
  • Make a double batch on weekends for easy breakfasts all week long
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