Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker topping for a make-ahead breakfast.

# What You’ll 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

# How-To 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.
03 - Layer the oat mixture and strawberry mixture in two jars or containers: Begin with half the oats, then spoon 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 strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent actual effort, but the prep takes less time than making coffee.
  • The cream cheese makes it feel decadent without being over-the-top sweet.
  • You can prep two jars at once and have breakfast sorted for two mornings.
  • It's naturally satisfying enough to quiet that mid-morning hunger that usually hits around ten.
02 -
  • The cream cheese must be softened before whisking or you'll end up with little flecks of it throughout instead of a smooth base; let it sit on the counter for ten minutes first.
  • Don't crush the graham crackers until you're ready to eat—they soften quickly if they sit in contact with the creamy mixture overnight.
03 -
  • Soften your cream cheese by letting it sit on the counter while you prep other ingredients—it whisks in smoothly without any effort.
  • Dice your strawberries fairly small so they distribute evenly through the layers and their juice mingles with everything else.
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