Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and buttery graham crumble for a chilled morning delight.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Graham Crumble Topping

11 - 2 graham crackers, crushed
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb liquid and flavors to fully develop.
03 - In a small bowl, combine diced strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix until texture resembles coarse wet sand. Keep separate until serving.
05 - Layer chilled oat mixture with strawberry combination in jars or bowls. Top with graham cracker crumble immediately before serving to maintain crispness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking involved, which means your kitchen stays cool and you actually have time to drink coffee before eating.
  • It tastes like cheesecake but won't judge you for eating it at 7 AM.
  • One jar, minimal dishes, and everything comes together the night before when you're winding down anyway.
02 -
  • Don't whisk the cream cheese when it's cold straight from the fridge—take 10 minutes to let it soften on the counter, or you'll spend frustrating minutes fighting lumps instead of making breakfast.
  • The oats need time to fully hydrate and become creamy; skipping the overnight step or even the 4-hour minimum means you'll end up with more of a chunky mixture than a silky one.
03 -
  • Room-temperature cream cheese whisks in smoothly without creating lumps, saving you frustration and time in the morning when you're already thinking about the day ahead.
  • If you forget to soften the cream cheese, microwave it for 10 seconds, stir it smooth against the bowl, then add it to the mixture—rushing this step is where most texture problems start.
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