Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
A creamy and indulgent breakfast that tastes like dessert, made with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
For the Oats
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt Use full-fat for extra creaminess or low-fat if preferred.
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened Must be softened for smooth mixing.
- 1 cup almond milk Any milk (dairy or non-dairy) can be used.
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old fashioned oats Holds up best overnight for texture.
- 1 tbsp chia seeds Will thicken the mixture overnight.
- ½ cup strawberries, diced
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped Used for the strawberry reduction.
- 1 pinch salt
For the Strawberry Reduction
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Combine evenly.
- Add in the dry ingredients – oats, chia seeds, and salt. Combine thoroughly.
- Stir in the diced strawberries gently to avoid crushing them.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
Strawberry Reduction
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped strawberries and maple syrup. Mash once soft, then let simmer for 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and either mix into the oats or store separately.
Serving
- Serve overnight oats with strawberry reduction on top. Optional: garnish with extra diced strawberries, crushed graham crackers, or chopped nuts.
Notes
Overnight oats can be stored for 3-5 days in the fridge. The strawberry reduction can be frozen for up to 2 months.