Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

These overnight oats are layered with a mixture of strawberry jam, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt for a quick and easy breakfast that feels like dessert!

I love overnight oats for breakfast. The thought of having something nutritious waiting for me in the fridge when I wake up is enough to make rolling out of bed just a little easier. The thing is that I often forget to make them the night before. Between the dinner rush and trying to tie up loose ends before I can finally call it a day, this small task doesn’t seem to have priority, when, in fact, it should. It hardly requires effort, and the reward is, literally, deliciously sweet. Especially in the case of these strawberry cheesecake overnight oats.

I’ve mentioned this before—cheesecake is a dessert I’m not likely to turn down. Its creamy, slightly tangy base and decadent toppings (everything from salted caramel and chopped pecans to rich fruit sauces) make it one of the most crave-worthy creations out there. So, imagine my delight when I dig my spoon into these overnight oats. Those ruby-red strawberries and rich, zesty oats make me feel as though I’m eating dessert for breakfast. Yes, it’s definitely worth that small effort at the end of the day.

Are Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Healthy?

It sounds like dessert, but dessert it is not! These overnight oats are a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

There are also a few swaps and additions that will make this recipe even healthier. Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories than cream cheese, and it’s also a good source of protein. You might also want to make sure that you use an unsweetened vanilla Greek yogurt. For extra protein, fiber, and even some healthy fats, garnish these overnight oats with some nuts and seeds.

The recipe can easily be made vegan/dairy-free by replacing the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and milk with plant-based options.

Recipe Variations

Depending on when you happen to come across this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe, you may be thinking, strawberries in winter?

As much as I love seasonal eating, I spotted some strawberries on sale and couldn’t resist. Yes, it’s almost Christmas, but there is only so much pumpkin hummus, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin soup I can handle before I want some berries in my face.

However, if you want to give these oats some wintery flair, you could totally play around with festive fruits! Swap the strawberries for cranberry compote, apples, or pears and garnish the overnight oats with chopped, candied nuts. Pomegranate seeds and dark chocolate are another great combo worth getting up for on a cold winter morning.

I’ve also replaced the jam and strawberries with crushed speculoos cookies and a few spoonfuls of speculoos cookie butter. Try it. You won’t regret it!

Serving Suggestions

If you want to make these overnight oats even more delightful, drizzle them with just a touch of this Dairy-Free Vegan Caramel Sauce or some Strawberry Sauce. And why not skip the store-bought jam and make your own Healthy Strawberry Chia Jam instead? For more intense flavors, add some Roasted Strawberries and garnish with Oven-Dried Strawberries.

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