Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and a buttery graham crumble topping, chilled overnight.

# Components:

→ Oat 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

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to fully meld.
03 - In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand and set aside.
05 - Layer the chilled oat mixture and strawberry mixture in jars or bowls. Top with graham cracker crumble immediately before serving to maintain crunchiness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means you can make it while your coffee brews and still look like you have your life together.
  • It tastes like you're eating cheesecake for breakfast without the guilt or the 6 AM baking session.
  • Everything comes together in under 15 minutes of actual work, then the fridge does the heavy lifting overnight.
02 -
  • Don't add your graham cracker crumble until you're actually eating, or it'll get soggy and sad; the whole point is that contrast between creamy and crunchy.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is actually soft before whisking or you'll spend five minutes fighting little lumps instead of making breakfast; room temperature is your friend here.
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese will chunk up and ruin your smooth texture, so pull it out while you're gathering everything else.
  • Make the graham crumble while you're eating to preserve that buttery crunch; if you make it ahead, store it separately and add it literally as you're bringing the bowl to your mouth.
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