Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with strawberries and a buttery graham crumble for a no-bake morning treat.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Graham Crumble

11 - 2 graham crackers, crushed into 1/4 cup crumbs
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to develop.
03 - In a small bowl, combine diced strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until assembly.
04 - In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
05 - Layer the chilled oat base and strawberry mixture into serving jars or bowls. Top with graham cracker crumble immediately before serving to maintain crispness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like strawberry cheesecake for breakfast, which means you're basically eating dessert without the guilt.
  • Zero cooking required, which is perfect for when you want something elegant but your energy is still waking up.
  • Prep takes just 15 minutes, and then your breakfast handles itself while you sleep.
02 -
  • Soften your cream cheese first, either by leaving it on the counter for 20 minutes or microwaving it for 10 seconds, because trying to whisk cold cream cheese into your mixture is genuinely frustrating.
  • Add your graham crumble topping only when you're sitting down to eat, because even 10 minutes of contact with moisture will soften those precious crumbs into mush.
03 -
  • If your mixture seems too thick in the morning, whisk in a splash more milk to loosen it up without making it soupy.
  • Make a double batch and keep extra in the fridge for up to 3 days, assembling fresh bowls each morning so toppings stay crisp.
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