These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats taste like dessert and prep like breakfast. You layer a creamy greek yogurt oat base with jammy mashed strawberries and a sweet-tangy cream cheese filling, then finish with crushed graham crackers for that crust-y cheesecake hit. They're make-ahead, no-cook, and high in protein without any protein powder. Pull one from the fridge on your way out the door or eat it as an afternoon snack, either way it's summer in a jar!

A glass filled with layered chia pudding, yogurt, sliced strawberries, and a crumb topping, garnished with halved strawberries. A whole strawberry and a spoon are beside the glass on a tan surface.

Cheesecake for breakfast!

These have been on repeat in our fridge all summer. They are a husband favorite - he actually took one to work and texted me that his coworkers were eyeing it the second he pulled it out of his bag. They've got that bright pop of red and they look a little fancy for something you threw together the night before.

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I know it's tempting to dump everything in a jar and shake but don't if you know what's good for you. I tested both and the layered version wins, and it's not close. When you build it in layers you get a little of every flavor in a single spoonful. Stirred together, it all blurs into one note. The layers aren't just for the photo (though they don't hurt).

A person sits cross-legged in a meditation pose with their hands resting on their knees, peacefully imagining delicious hibachi steak bowls. The simple black outline contrasts against a white background.

If you like a breakfast that double as dessert, you'll also want my birthday cake overnight oats. And for more strawberry-cheesecake energy in actual dessert form, my cherry cheesecake hand pies and strawberry pop tarts are right there with you.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Overnight Oats Ingredients

Greek yogurt - The creaminess provides a thick consistency and an extra boost of protein.
Milk - Any type of milk will do. I opt for unsweetened almond milk which works like a charm.
Oats - The real MVP! I’m team Bob’s Red Mill all the way.
Chia Seeds - These tiny gems soak up liquid and turn your oats into a thick, pudding-like dream. Plus, they bring some extra fiber and healthy fats to the mix.
Almond extract - Provides a buttery cake batter flavor we all know and love.
Cream cheese - The touch of "cheesecake" flavor to these oats. Don't skip it!
Graham crackers - The little touch of crunch needed on top. I use simple mills graham cracker cookies.

How to Make RECIPE

This is an overview of the recipe. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Close-up of freshly chopped strawberries in a bowl, mixed with their own juices. A spoon is partially visible at the edge of the bowl, suggesting the strawberries have been stirred or prepared for a dish. — **Step 1** : Mash the strawberries until "jammy".

A bowl of overnight oats mixed with chia seeds and milk, stirred with a pink spatula on a wooden surface. — **Step 2** : Make the oat mixture.

A close-up of a bowl filled with thick, creamy white yogurt or sour cream, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a light brown surface. — **Step 3** : Mix together the cream cheese mixture.

A glass filled with layered chia pudding, strawberries, and crumbled topping, garnished with fresh strawberries. A bowl with strawberry sauce and a spoon are beside the glass on a light surface. — **Step 4** : Layer in a jar and store in the fridge.

Ansley's Tips

Start with my Greek yogurt oat base. This uses the same base as my high-protein overnight oats. Greek yogurt stirred right into the oats. It makes them thick and creamy and adds real protein without any powder.
Whisk the cream cheese filling until it's totally smooth before it goes in. A teaspoon of almond milk loosens it enough to whisk out any lumps so it layers cleanly.
Crush the graham crackers fresh and add them right before eating if you're making these ahead. They'll stay crisp instead of softening into the oats overnight.
Batch a few jars for the week. Multiply everything by 3 or 4, layer the oats, strawberries, and cream cheese filling into jars, and stash them in the fridge. They keep for about 4 days. Hold the graham crumb until you're ready to eat so it stays crunchy.

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