Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and nutritious Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries and wholesome oats. Perfect for a quick, make-ahead breakfast that’s naturally sweetened and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh or frozen strawberries (divided)
- 2 1/3 cups plant milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plant-based if needed)
- 1/4 cup softened cream cheese (dairy-free if needed or cashew butter)
- 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2-3 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)
Toppings
- Crushed graham crackers
- Crushed Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins
- Strawberry jam
- Fresh chopped strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Place 1/2 cup of the strawberries, all of the plant milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese or nut butter in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and the strawberries are fully broken down, resulting in a light pink mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, kosher salt, and optional vanilla protein powder. Stir well to evenly distribute.
- Mix Strawberry Blend with Oats: Pour the blended strawberry mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well combined. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of diced strawberries for texture. The mixture will be slightly runny at this stage.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Portion the oat mixture evenly into 4-5 lidded jars, such as mason jars. Seal and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. During this time, the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid to become thick like pudding.
- Serve with Toppings: When ready to eat, top each serving with crushed graham crackers, crushed Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins, strawberry jam, and additional fresh chopped strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Substitute dairy cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese or cashew butter for a vegan/dairy-free version.
- Note 2: Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- Note 3: Protein powder is optional and can be omitted or varied based on dietary preference.
- Note 4: Toppings like crushed crackers and strawberry jam add texture and flavor but can be adjusted to taste.
- Note 5: For single servings, mix the oat blend directly into jars instead of a large bowl to save time and reduce dishes.
