Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and buttery graham crumble for a no-bake morning treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oat Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 0.5 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
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar

# How-To Steps:

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 at least 4 hours, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to develop.
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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You literally just mix and refrigerate—no cooking, no stress, pure breakfast magic waiting for you at dawn.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to satisfy those strawberry cheesecake cravings without derailing your morning routine.
  • The graham crumble stays crispy when you add it at the last second, which is the kind of small detail that makes everything feel intentional.
02 -
  • Whisk the cream cheese thoroughly when combining—lumps won't dissolve overnight no matter how long you wait, so take an extra thirty seconds to ensure smoothness.
  • Always add your graham crumble at the very last moment before eating; the butter makes it vulnerable to moisture, and that crackling texture is honestly half the appeal.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, stir in a splash more milk—the amount absorbed can vary depending on your oat brand and how long they've sat.
03 -
  • If you prefer your oats less thick, reduce the oats to 3/4 cup and increase the milk to 1 1/4 cups for a silkier, more pourable consistency.
  • Toast your graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before tossing with butter and brown sugar—it deepens the flavor and makes them even more irresistible.
  • Swap strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries depending on what's in season and on sale; the lemon juice and sweetener ratio stays exactly the same.
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