This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats have all the flavor of an irresistible dessert served up in a perfectly-portioned, healthy breakfast. The easy oatmeal recipe is made with a combination of vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, milk, honey, oats, fresh strawberries, and strawberry preserves for creamy deliciousness in every bite. The perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings!

Side shot of a jar with overnight oats and strawberries.
Want to save this recipe?
Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

With Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats, you can mix up a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert in just minutes! Similar to our Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe, this is an easy, delicious make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for meal prep and makes for a satisfying, grab-and-go morning meal.

One of the greatest things about overnight oats is that they are so versatile and the flavor options are endless! When summer berries are in season, we love to take advantage and add them to any recipes we can. If you’d like to try a high-protein overnight oats recipe with added protein powder, try our Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats!

Why you should make this recipe

  • Quick and easy: This cheesecake-inspired recipe is so convenient because it comes together within minutes! After everything has been mixed, move it to the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to set overnight. In the morning, you’ll have breakfast ready to go!
  • Super tasty: The flavors of fresh strawberries and strawberry preserves with vanilla yogurt and a little bit of cream cheese and honey create the best texture and taste. These creamy sweet oats are bright, fresh, and fruity.
  • Healthy: Old-fashioned oats are high in fiber and protein meaning they will keep you full for hours. This recipe is also packed with lots of vitamins and minerals from the strawberries and yogurt.
  • Perfect for meal prep: On Sunday, prep this recipe, and you’ll have breakfast covered for the next four days.
Jars filled with overnight oats and strawberries on top.

Ingredients needed

This strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe couldn’t be easier to make with such delicious, simple ingredients. Here’s everything you’ll need to make them:

  • Yogurt: The taste of vanilla yogurt in this recipe really complements the cream cheese and strawberry flavors. However, you can use plain yogurt or for a boost of protein, mix in Greek yogurt.
  • Cream cheese: Just 4 ounces of cream cheese makes this taste just like cheesecake.
  • Milk: Add in any milk variety you like best.
  • Sweetener: To perfectly sweeten the oats, we’re using honey. You can substitute with maple syrup or stevia if preferred.
  • Vanilla extract: To bring out the sweetness.
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats: We recommend rolled oats for that perfect chewy texture. You can use quick oats, but they will have a softer, mushier consistency. Steel-cut oats will not work for this recipe, as they will not soften to the right texture.
  • Fresh strawberries: We recommend using fresh, not frozen strawberries, for best results.
  • Strawberry preserve: For extra strawberry flavor.
Bowls of oats, strawberries, honey, milk and yogurt.

How to make this oatmeal breakfast recipe

  1. Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, cream cheese, milk, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy.
  2. Add oats: Stir in the oats until fully incorporated. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  1. Assemble into jars: To assemble the oat jars, evenly divide the oat mixture into 4 jars.
  2. Serve Top with some fresh chopped strawberries and a tablespoon of strawberry preserves. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up.

Expert Tips

  • You can easily customize overnight oats to make them your own! Instead of using strawberries, other fruits work great too! Try another berry, cherries, or peaches with that same flavor of preserves or jam.
  • Prefer warm oatmeal? Feel free to serve these overnight oats warmed up, too! Heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute or two, depending on how warm you’d like them. Once heated, stir and add a bit more milk, as needed.
  • This strawberry overnight oats recipe is naturally gluten-free, however, oats can get cross-contaminated in factories. To ensure your oats are gluten-free, be sure the package is labeled certified gluten-free.
  • To keep this recipe vegan, be sure to use dairy-free milk and yogurt. Also, be sure to use maple syrup or another sweetener rather than honey.

Frequently asked questions

Is overnight-soaked oats healthy?

Yes! This recipe is filled with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. The oats contain a type of fiber that restores healthy gut bacteria. They also contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Learn more about the health benefits of oats here. Yogurt and strawberries add a variety of other vitamins, minerals, and health benefits.

Why do overnight oats have to sit overnight?

Letting the oats soak in the milk and yogurt for at least 2 hours or overnight allows the liquid ingredients to fully hydrate and soften the oatmeal. We recommend waiting at least 2 hours, but 5 hours overnight will result in the best texture.

What is the best liquid for overnight oats?

We always add milk (any variety) to our overnight oats recipes. Adding a liquid like water is not going to give the oats that delicious creaminess that we want.

Storage recommendations

Keep overnight oats stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in mason jars for up to 4 to 5 days. When you’re ready to enjoy, give the mixture a good stir and add an extra splash of milk, if you’d like.

Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats in a glass jar.

More overnight oats recipes to try

If you try a recipe and you like it, leave us some feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! We would love it if you shared it with friends and family.

Finally, please use our hashtag #healthyfitnessmeals on INSTAGRAM for a chance to be featured! FOLLOW Healthy Fitness Meals on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER for all of our latest blog posts and recipes.

5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

By: Rena
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 minutes
side shot of a jar with overnight oats and strawberries
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats have all the flavor of an irresistible dessert served up in a perfectly-portioned, healthy breakfast. This easy recipe is made with a combination of vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, milk, honey, oats, fresh strawberries, and strawberry preserves for creamy deliciousness in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserve

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, cream cheese, milk, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy.
  • Stir in the oats until fully incorporated. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • To assemble the oat jars, evenly divide the oat mixture into 4 jars.
  • Top with some fresh chopped strawberries and a tablespoon of strawberry preserves. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up.

Notes

Store in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to four to five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 5gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Tried this recipe?Mention @healthyfitnessmeals or tag #healthyfitnessmeals!

You May Also Like

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    The best I’ve ever had! So delicious n yummier than I thought! Great recipe to add to your favesLove it❤️