Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Overnight oats layered with strawberries and graham cracker for a creamy, refreshing morning treat.

# 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

# Directions:

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 mason jars or lidded containers, beginning 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to satisfy a cheesecake craving but actually nourishes you with protein and whole grains.
  • Everything happens while you sleep, so you genuinely wake up to breakfast already made and waiting.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats and crunchy graham crackers keeps each spoonful interesting.
02 -
  • The cream cheese has to be softened before mixing or you'll spend ten minutes whisking and still find stubborn little chunks lurking in the bottom.
  • Waiting until the last possible moment to add toppings is non-negotiable because graham crackers absorb moisture almost immediately and turn into disappointment.
03 -
  • Soften cream cheese slightly at room temperature for five minutes before mixing so it blends smoothly without creating lumps that ruin the texture.
  • The lemon juice in the strawberry layer is a game-changer that nobody expects but transforms the whole flavor profile into something more sophisticated and less one-dimensional.
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