Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Breakfast at a Glance

• Prep Time: 5 minutes (10-15 minutes if you need to roast cashews)
• Planning Ahead: Prep it at least the night before and up to 5 days ahead.
• Morning Effort: Minimal- top with cashews and enjoy!
• Protein: 26g per serving
• Fiber: 7g per serving

Nessy's Note

I love shaking up my breakfast routine with new flavors but I also love keeping things simple. That’s one reason I keep coming back to Greek yogurt overnight oats- there’s endless room for creativity without any extra effort in the morning.

This strawberry cheesecake version has been a recent go-to for me. It’s creamy, a little tangy and packed with sweet, juicy strawberries. And the buttery cashew topping gives it that classic cheesecake vibe by mimicking the buttery graham cracker crust. 

Having a breakfast like this waiting in the fridge makes mornings feel a little more bearable! 

• Rolled Oats- These could also be called old-fashioned oats or large flake oats. I find they ensure the best texture when making overnight oats.
• Greek Yogurt- This is what makes these overnight oats high protein without needing protein powder and gives some of the "tang" to the cheesecake flavor.
  • Substitution: Use any type of plain yogurt or blended cottage cheese but note that protein content will vary.
• Honey- I prefer to use honey to sweeten the "cheesecake" filling.
  • Substitution: Maple syrup or your sweetener of choice can be used instead.
• Lemon juice- This adds some tangy brightness that when combined with the yogurt, gives these oats their cheesecake flavor.
  • Substitution: Lime juice can work but the flavor will be slightly different. This can also be left out but the oats will have a more "strawberries and cream" taste and less of a cheesecake taste (still yummy).
• Strawberries- I like using frozen sliced strawberries and just thawing them to make this recipe extra simple. When they thaw, they get juicier- almost like the compote that you might find on cheesecake.
  • Substitution: Just like for my berry chia overnight oats, any combination of fresh or frozen berries, such as blueberries, raspberries or blackberries will also work.
• Cashews (roasted)- Adds a buttery, toasty flavor and crunch that mimics the graham cracker crust of cheesecake. You can use pre-roasted nuts or roast your own.
  • Substitute: Pecans or almonds also work quite well (I use pecans for my berry cheesecake overnight oats). For a nut-free option, you can simply leave them out (or use real graham crackers for a treat).
• Ground Flaxseed- These thicken the oats and add a bit of fiber.
  • Substitution: Chia seeds can be used or they can be left out.
• Sea Salt- Brings out the tangy cheesecake flavor.
  • Substitution: Kosher or table salt will also work.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds depth of flavor that helps to mimic the essence of cheesecake. Don't skip it if at all possible.

My Tips for Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

• Use frozen strawberries. I recommend using frozen strawberries as it makes the recipe extra easy and the juices from the berries melting adds to the cheesecake vibe.
• Adjust the consistency. If the oats thicken too much overnight for your tastes, you can stir in a splash of milk (or water) before serving.

More Overnight Oats...

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