Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

by Kayla Berman on July 15, 2022 9 comments

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats are the perfect easy and healthy make ahead breakfast recipe! Made with cream cheese, greek yogurt, old fashioned oats, chia seeds, and fresh strawberries … this oatmeal recipe is creamy, thick, sweet, and tangy. It is an on-the-go breakfast great for both kids and adults alike!

Want more dessert inspired oatmeal recipes? Check out Brownie Baked Oatmeal or S’mores Overnight Oats!

This Healthy Breakfast Tastes Like Dessert!

As a big breakfast fan, I have a few requirements for a good weekday breakfast – easy, healthy, simple, and delicious.

And since I have a major sweet tooth a bonus on that checklist of mine, is a breakfast that tastes like dessert. Because why would I not want that!

Strawberry Cheesecake Oats truly check all of my breakfast boxes and more! They’re creamy, thick, sweet, tangy, rich, and not to mention – full of nutritious, healthy ingredients.

Plus you can have this recipe ready in under 20 minutes! It is simply a must make.

If you’re looking for more overnight oats recipes check out my maple brown sugar, chocolate, peanut butter & jelly, chocolate chip cookie dough, vanilla, or apple pie versions.

Ingredients

This delicious recipe is made with all wholesome and simple ingredients!

Greek yogurt, cream cheese, old fashioned oats, and fresh strawberries come together to make a breakfast that tastes like your favorite dessert.

Ingredient Notes

Greek Yogurt: Plain greek yogurt is the base of this oatmeal recipe! It gives a creamy texture, adds some protein, and helps develop that tangy cheesecake flavor. Add 1/2 cup.
Cream Cheese: For that true cheesecake flavor though, you’ll need 3 oz of full fat cream cheese. So yum!
Almond Milk: Unsweetened almond milk is the liquid used in this recipe. But you could use any milk you’d like. 1 cup is perfect.
Pure Maple Syrup: To give this recipe a delicious sweetness, add 2 tbsp of pure maple syrup to the oats themselves and 1 tbsp to the strawberry reduction. It adds the best rich flavor!
Oats: I always use old fashioned oats in my recipes and this one is no different. Add 1 cup!
Chia seeds: Chia seeds help thicken up these oats and create a great texture. They’re also full of nutrients. 1 tbsp is all you need.
Strawberries: Strawberries are the star of this oatmeal show! You will need 1 cup of fresh juicy strawberries.
Vanilla Extract: Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract here for that classic flavor.
Salt: Lastly, add a pinch of salt to balance all the sweet and enhance the flavors.

Substitutions & Additions

Overnight oats are actually quite customizable! You can make a bunch of substitutions and additions to meet your personal preferences or needs.

Oats: Most kinds of oats should work in this recipe. I love old fashioned, but rolled oats and quick oats are easy swaps.

Greek Yogurt: You could replace the plain greek yogurt with a flavored yogurt. Perhaps vanilla or strawberry!

Pure Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup can be swapped with any liquid sweetener of choice. Try agave syrup or honey.

Strawberries: This is of course a delicious strawberry cheesecake flavored recipe but you could easily make it blueberry or blackberry cheesecake. Just switch up the fresh fruit!

Strawberry Reduction: Don’t want to make the strawberry reduction? Use strawberry jam instead.

Additional Toppings: There are so many additional toppings that would make this recipe even more delicious! Try chocolate chips, peanut butter, almonds, or granola. Graham cracker crumbs would be great to really get that cheesecake flavor too!

How To Make This Recipe

This overnight oatmeal is such an easy breakfast recipe! You simply mix all the ingredients together, store in the fridge, and enjoy the next day.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: First add the softened cream cheese, greek yogurt, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Combine evenly.

Step 2: Next add in the dry ingredients – oats, chia seeds, and salt. Combine.

Step 3: Stir in the strawberries.

overnight oat mixture with strawberries on top

Step 4: Transfer the oatmeal mixture to an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 5: Then make the strawberry reduction. Simply add the strawberries and maple syrup to a small pan or pot on the stover over medium heat. Mash the strawberries once they become soft enough and let simmer. Remove from the heat.

You can mix the reduction straight into the overnight oats are you can store in a separate airtight container and add to the oats when serving.

Step 6: Serve the overnight oats with the strawberry reduction and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Adjust the amount of liquid in this recipe to get your desired thickness.

To combine the wet ingredients, use a whisk! This helps get rid of any stubborn clumps.

Don’t skip the strawberry reduction sauce! It is truly incredible.

Add some extra mix-ins to up the nutrition in this breakfast – like protein powder, flax seeds, or hemp seeds!

Let the oats sit overnight. I know its in the name, but I’m just re-iterating it!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

Overnight oats are typically eaten cold! Straight out of the fridge.

But if you feel like eating them hot, I don’t see why you couldn’t warm them up.

Are overnight oats healthy?

I am not a nutritionist or dietician, but in my opinion any oatmeal recipe is a healthy breakfast!

Overnight oats are packed with protein from the greek yogurt and complex carbs from the oats. They’re a great source of vitamins, minerals, & fiber too.

Can I meal prep this healthy overnight oats recipe?

Absolutely! Just prepare this recipe at the beginning of the week or the night before you need it.

You can even place in a mason jar for an easy on-the-go breakfast to take to school or work!

How do I store this recipe?

Store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay most fresh and delicious for 5 days!

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