Few things in the world make me happier than a perfectly creamy, perfectly tangy piece of cheesecake. Iโve never met a cheesecake I didnโt like, but my favorite of the bunch might just be strawberry cheesecake. There is something about the combination of fruity sweetness and the cool, creamy cheesecake that just makes my tastebuds sing! I love it so much that I decided I must pull that flavor combo into a jar of overnight oats. Getting to eat my favorite dessert for breakfast? Thatโs the glorious magic that is overnight oats!
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are oatmeal that you make by letting them rest overnight (hence the name!) in the fridge instead of cooking on the stove. In the morning, you can eat it cold like a pudding, or you can heat it up if you prefer. If youโre new to making overnight oatmeal and want a full primer (plus lots of other easy-to-make recipes), check out our Overnight Oats 101 post.
What makes overnight oatmeal so great?
I make overnight oatmeal during my meal prep session almost every week. Why do they have such a coveted spot in my fridge?
- They are just flat-out delicious! The oats soften up in the fridge to make a thick, sweet pudding that is totally yummy, decadent, and rich. Even my kid devours overnight oats!
- You can customize them to fit your preferences. Make them gluten-free, vegan, or in whatever flavor youโd like. Weโre covering strawberry cheesecake overnight oats in this post, but once you get the idea of overnight oats down, you can go wild making your own creations!
- They can be as healthy as youโd like. You are in control of how healthy or decadent (or both!) these oats become. Reduce the sweeteners, add in some superfoods like hemp seeds or chia seeds, or mix in some protein powder or collagen peptides. The possibilities are endless!
- Overnight oats are great for meal prep. Spend just a few minutes in the evening, and youโll have a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning!
- Overnight oats are easy to make in bulk. They are a staple of many meal prep menus for good reasonโyou can mix up an entire weekโs worth of breakfast in just a few minutes.
Can you make substitutions to these overnight oats?
Yes, thatโs one of the glorious things about overnight oatsโthey are super flexible! You can easily make swaps to suit your preferences. Itโs no extra effort to make these oats vegan, gluten-free, and low- or no-sugar. We cover all the substitutions you can make in our in-depth overnight oats post, but here are some specific swap ideas for these strawberry overnight oats:
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk, plant-based yogurt, plant-based cream cheese, and maple syrup for sweetener.
- Make it sugar-free: Drop the sweetener and double the strawberries. Or, you can use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of the honey or maple syrup.
- Make it gluten-free: Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?
Whichever! Most folks choose to eat them cold (thatโs part of the grab-and-go appeal of them), but if youโre not into cold oatmeal, just warm them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently, or in a small saucepan on the stove until heated to your liking.
Where can you find more overnight oats recipes?
Weโve got you covered when it comes to simple and easy overnight oats recipes! Here are some of the most well-loved recipes on Wholefully.
And check out these reader favorites:
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
Eat dessert for breakfast with these Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. Sweet, tangy, and satisfying, these healthy oats are sure to kick your day off right.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (heaping) rolled oats
- 2/3 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 0โ2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 264mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 6gSugar: 42gProtein: 12g
At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.
Hello! Iโm excited to try this recipe! Have you ever tried added protein powder to increase protein?
Hi Genevieve! Overnight oats are super customizable! You can definitely add your favorite protein powder to any of our recipes to see how you like it. Obviously, if your protein powder is flavored it could change the final flavor in the recipe. But otherwise, experiment away! Please let us know how it turns out for you!
Please check the fiber stats for the strawberry recipe. 6.(point one)1 g fiber or 61 (sixty-one g)? Thanks
Hi Rayetta! The nutritional information is automatically calculated in our system and is meant to be used as a guide. For the most accurate info, we recommend using your favorite online nutrition calculator and putting in the exact ingredients and quantities youโre using. This will give you the best results!
Iโve made this numerous times for my daughter. Itโs a favorite in our house. The recipe is forgiving. You can adjust ingredients to your liking. Iโve changed it slightly to our palate. We use only tiny drizzle of honey with a tablespoon of nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. I put it in a large mason jar and itโs breakfast for 3 days. Itโs like a dessert for breakfast but good for you!
Thanks so much, Michele! Weโre so glad you like them!
If you soak the oats in water overnight then use them in the overnight oat recipes, what is the liquid ratio? I did this then used them for the recipe and the oats did not soak up much because of being previously soaked. They still tasted great, but didnโt want soup for breakfast ๐ Thanks for your help!
Hi Stacey! One of the benefits of making overnight oats is thereโs no need to pre-soak the oats! The recipe is formulated to include an overnight rest, so youโll still get all the benefits of soaking just by following the recipe. =)
What does the lemon juice and zest do in the recipe? Thatโs always an ingredient I may or may not have.
Hi Carolyn! The lemon juice and zest help to give the oats that classic tangy cheesecake flavor. You could leave them out if theyโre something you donโt have on hand. These recipes are very flexible! If you do have them around, though, we definitely recommend adding them =)
can i use frozen stawberries (fruit) or will that make it too wet? Thanks
Hi De! You can definitely make these with frozen fruit. We do it all the time! =)
Oh my goodness!! This recipe is so delicious!! This was my first time making overnight oats and I feel like this oneโs gunna be really hard to beat! Definitely going to be prepping these bad boys in my fridge. 10/10 for me ๐๐
Yay!! Thanks, Stephanie! Weโre so excited to hear that you love theseโwe do, too!
Is the nutritional information for the recipe prepared or is it for half a serving of the recipe prepared?
Thatโs the nutritional information for getting two servings out of the recipe.
The comment about it being two servings seemed off to me so I added everything together in my fitness pal and can confirm the 407 calories is for the total recipe if you use 1tbsp of honey and the rest of the recipe as-is.
Hi ๐ I love this recipe my boyfriend loves Strawberry Cheesecake. I tried this last night and today I will be trying it on my Likee Broadcast. I will make sure to tell them itโs from you ๐
I like the combinations for the overnight oats. Is there a cheat sheet for all of them on one or two pages available?
We donโt have one, but thatโs a great idea! Weโll add it to our list.