Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats layered with strawberries and graham cracker crunch for a fresh and indulgent start.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - ¾ 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

# Method:

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 to enhance natural sweetness.
03 - Layer the oat mixture and strawberry mixture in two mason jars or lidded containers. Begin with half the oat base, 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 together.
05 - Just before serving, top each jar with crushed graham crackers and additional fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You literally prepare it once and eat it for days, which feels like a small miracle on mornings when you're barely awake.
  • It tastes like cheesecake for breakfast, so your taste buds think you're getting away with something delicious.
  • The texture contrast between creamy oats and crunchy graham crackers becomes oddly addictive once you experience it.
02 -
  • Do not add the graham cracker topping the night before—they'll absorb moisture and turn into soggy disappointment, so save this step for the morning.
  • If your cream cheese is cold and stubborn, soften it for thirty seconds in the microwave before mixing, otherwise you'll end up with little chunks that won't blend smoothly.
03 -
  • Soften your cream cheese for five seconds in the microwave before whisking so it incorporates smoothly without little stubborn lumps ruining the texture.
  • The lemon juice on the strawberries is non-negotiable—it prevents the whole jar from tasting cloyingly sweet by morning and keeps the berries tasting bright.
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