Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats combined with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker topping, perfect chilled overnight.

# 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 bowl, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy and thoroughly combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon maple syrup until evenly coated.
03 - Layer oat mixture and strawberry mixture into two mason jars or lidded containers by alternating: begin with half the oat base, spoon half the strawberry mixture on top, then repeat with remaining oat and strawberry portions.
04 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, allowing oats to soften and flavors to meld completely.
05 - Just before serving, top each jar with crushed graham crackers and additional fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required—just mix, layer, and refrigerate
  • Tastes like indulgent cheesecake but packed with protein and fiber
  • Perfect for meal prep: make multiple jars at once
  • Customizable with your favorite berries and toppings
  • Kids and adults alike adore the creamy, sweet flavor
02 -
  • Add the graham cracker topping just before eating to keep it crunchy
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest, most authentic cheesecake flavor
  • Macerate the strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup for at least 5 minutes to release their natural juices
  • Double or triple the recipe for easy weekday breakfast meal prep
  • Store oats and toppings separately if making more than a day ahead
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