Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy overnight oats with fresh strawberries and graham cracker topping for a tasty start.

# 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 fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, combine diced strawberries with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon maple syrup, tossing gently to coat.
03 - Distribute oat mixture and strawberry mixture between two mason jars or lidded containers in alternating layers, starting with half the oats, followed by half the strawberries, then repeat.
04 - Cover containers tightly with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to hydrate and flavors to meld completely.
05 - Just before serving, top each container with crushed graham crackers and additional fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You prep it at night and wake up to no morning cooking stress, just grab and eat.
  • It genuinely tastes like strawberry cheesecake, which means you're not sacrificing flavor for health.
  • The overnight chilling transforms the oats into something creamy and custard-like that feels indulgent.
02 -
  • The cream cheese needs to be softened or it won't incorporate smoothly and you'll have weird chunks throughout your breakfast.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice with the strawberries; it's the difference between bright, fresh-tasting berries and ones that taste dull and one-note.
03 -
  • Soften your cream cheese by leaving it on the counter for 15 minutes before you start, or cut it into small cubes so it incorporates faster and smoother.
  • Make these in small mason jars so you can grab one, shake it up if needed, and eat straight from the jar with a spoon while running out the door.
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