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These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats are high protein, high fiber and the perfect make ahead breakfast for busy mornings. They’re made with simple ingredients and have just the right amount of cheesecake flavor.
Wholesome Breakfast Meets Delicious Dessert
Making breakfast ahead of time is my favorite nutrition hack, and that’s why I love overnight oats so much (make sure to try my Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats next!). There’s so many reasons to love them, but here are a few:
- Healthy breakfast option. These oats pack 24 grams protein and 10 grams of fiber (!!), so they’re a great way to fuel your morning.
- Easy. These oats are prepped and in just a few minutes and ready for the week for a delicious make-ahead breakfast or healthy snack.
- Meal prep friendly. Set up a few jars on Sunday night and you have a nutritious breakfast that you’ll look forward to all week.
- So yummy! If you love strawberry cheesecake, you’ll love these. Fresh juicy strawberries, cream cheese and a touch of honey give these oats incredible flavor.
If you love to have breakfast for the week, you’ll love my Cottage Cheese Egg Bites and Egg White Quiche, too!
Ingredients
For full recipe instructions and complete list of ingredients, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Rolled oats & chia seeds: Two great sources of fiber give this recipe a nutritious base. Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add healthy fats and fiber, too.
- Milk & Greek yogurt: For protein and the perfect creamy texture I like to use 2% milk and plain, full fat Greek yogurt. Yogurt also adds the perfect amount of tang to give it that “cheesecake” flavor.
- Cream cheese: You can’t have cheesecake without cream cheese!
- Honey: Just a touch of honey adds sweetness. Maple syrup works too.
- Vanilla extract: Just a little vanilla adds a boost of flavor.
- Lemon juice: Lemon adds bright flavor, just like in strawberry cheesecake.
- Fresh strawberries: Look for dark red, ripe berries for maximum sweetness.
- Optional Toppings: For the ultimate cheesecake experience, top with crushed graham crackers, whipped cream and even more strawberries!
Variations
- Cottage cheese: For even more cheesecake flavor, try using blended cottage cheese in place of Greek yogurt.
- Vegan: Use your favorite dairy free yogurt, vegan cream cheese (I like violife) and non-dairy milk of choice (oat milk and coconut milk are the creamiest but unsweetened almond milk or soy milk are great choices too).
- Higher protein. If you want something even higher protein, add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
- Have fun with toppings: Drizzled almond butter, peanut butter, white chocolate, mini chocolate chips or your favorite fresh fruit are great options.
- Gluten Free. Use certified gluten-free oats and gluten free graham crackers to garnish.
How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Add ingredients to jar. In a single serve, sealable container (like a small mason jar) combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, chia seeds, vanilla, honey and lemon juice.
- Stir. Stir well until combined.
- Add strawberries. Stir in sliced strawberries.
- Set and serve. Allow to set for at least 4 hours. Give them a good stir and then top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs and more sliced strawberries if desired. Note: Save toppings for right before serving!
How to Store
Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to use 16 oz. mason jars with lids so that there’s plenty of room for toppings!
You can, but the texture will be “mushier” and they’ll take a little less time to set. Personally I prefer the texture of rolled oats much more.
Yes! Oats are a great source of soluble fiber which promotes fullness, helps keep your digestion happy and can even keep your blood sugars stable. They’re especially great when made with other nutrient-packed ingredients like chia seeds, berries and Greek Yogurt.
Save any crunchy toppings for right before serving! Granola, nuts, cereal, or graham cracker crumbles like in this recipe will get soggy if added ahead of time.
Overnight oats need a minimum of 3-4 hours to set and soak up all of the liquid so that you’re not eating crunchy oatmeal! They’re great to make in the evening and then they’re sure to be ready for breakfast.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened (whipped, light or regular cream cheese)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
- 2-3 tsp honey, more to taste
- 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice
- 2/3 cup strawberries, sliced
- optional toppings: crumbled graham cracker, whipped creamy extra strawberries
Instructions
- In a single serve, sealable container (like a small mason jar) combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, chia seeds, vanilla, honey and lemon juice. Stir well until combined.
- Stir in sliced strawberries. Allow to set for at least 4 hours.
- Give them a good stir and top with whipped cream, crumbled graham cracker and more sliced strawberries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
