Description

This cheesecake overnight oats recipe is a delicious and convenient breakfast option combining creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and light cream cheese with the hearty texture of rolled oats and chia seeds. Layered with crushed graham crackers and fresh strawberries, these oats deliver a sweet, cheesecake-inspired flavor without baking. Perfect for a make-ahead meal that’s ready to grab and go in the morning.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Layer

8 to 10 pieces graham crackers (crushed, enough to cover the bottoms of your meal prep jars)

Oats Mixture

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
4 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch salt

Cheesecake Layer

2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 tablespoons light cream cheese (softened)

Topping

1 cup strawberries (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

Mix Oats Base: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, salt, maple syrup, and vanilla protein powder. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed and the chia seeds begin to absorb moisture.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and softened light cream cheese until smooth and creamy to mimic a cheesecake texture.
Assemble Layers: Divide crushed graham crackers evenly between four containers as the first layer. Next, add an equal portion of the oat mixture as the second layer, followed by the cheesecake yogurt mixture as the third layer. Finally, top each jar with a generous amount of coarsely chopped strawberries.
Refrigerate: Cover the containers and refrigerate them for at least 4 hours; overnight is best. This resting period allows the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquids and flavors, resulting in a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast.
Serve: When ready to eat, optionally add more crushed graham cracker crumbs on top for extra crunch and enjoy chilled straight from the container or plated.

Notes

Use milk of choice: dairy or plant-based depending on your dietary preference.
Adjust maple syrup quantity based on your sweetness preference.
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
Overnight time can be extended to 8-12 hours for best texture.
Make sure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and smoother texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: overnight oats, cheesecake oats, healthy breakfast, make ahead breakfast, protein oats, chia seeds, greek yogurt, strawberries, easy breakfast