Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and a cheesecake-style yogurt mix in mason jars.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1.5 cups milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cheesecake Layer

08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
11 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

12 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
14 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional

→ Toppings

15 - Crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits, optional
16 - Fresh strawberries, sliced, optional
17 - Greek yogurt or cream cheese dollops, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and uniform.
03 - Toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and sugar if using. Allow mixture to macerate for a few minutes.
04 - Layer one quarter of the oat mixture into each mason jar. Add a layer of prepared strawberries, followed by cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers if jar height permits, finishing with strawberries on top.
05 - Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Flavors will develop and textures will set during this period.
06 - Remove jars from refrigeration. Top with crushed graham crackers, fresh strawberries, or a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese as desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but requires zero cooking, which feels like cheating in the best way.
  • You prep everything on Sunday and grab breakfast for days without the morning scramble.
  • The cream cheese layer stays silky and luxurious without any baking involved.
02 -
  • The cream cheese must be softened to room temperature before beating, or you'll end up with lumpy streaks no amount of stirring fixes.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries because moisture and time will turn them brown and dull looking by morning without it.
03 -
  • Invest in mason jars with screw-top lids because they seal tight enough that you can pack these jars on their sides without leaks.
  • If you're making a big batch, prep all the base mixture at once but layer each jar individually so the strawberries stay bright and don't get crushed under weight.
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