Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy, layered oats with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker topping for a delicious meal.

# What You Need:

→ 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, plus extra for topping
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

# Steps:

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 1 teaspoon maple syrup to release juices.
03 - Distribute oat mixture and strawberry mixture into two mason jars or lidded containers by alternating layers: begin with half the oat base, spoon half the strawberry mixture on top, then repeat with remaining oats and strawberries.
04 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, or overnight, allowing 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like cheesecake for breakfast but won't leave you feeling guilty afterward.
  • You literally make it once and eat it all week, which means mornings become infinitely less stressful.
  • The contrast between creamy oats and that unexpected graham cracker crunch is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Timing matters with the graham crackers—add them too early and they'll turn to softened crumbs, which changes everything, so wait until the last possible moment.
  • Softening the cream cheese before mixing prevents lumpy disappointment and ensures that cheesecake flavor is evenly distributed throughout.
03 -
  • Make your own graham cracker crumbs instead of buying pre-crushed ones, which often taste stale—you'll notice the difference immediately.
  • Keep a container of mixed berries prepped in the fridge, so you can customize your jars throughout the week without any real effort.
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