Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats make a delicious breakfast that tastes like dessert. Plus, they're easily made vegan!

These overnight oats are the perfect wholesome breakfast. Not only is this a delicious recipe, but it's also a healthy way to start your day. The sweet strawberry jam perfectly complements the thick oats, while an indulgent cookie crumble topping ties everything together.

Ingredients

The beauty of this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe is how it makes a perfect breakfast jar to grab and go on busy mornings. Whether you make a single serve or meal prep a big batch, this is a great option for those who don't like cooking in the morning.

With a few simple ingredients, you'll have a delicious healthy breakfast the next day.

Oats: Rolled oats or quick oats work best for this kind of overnight oatmeal. We don't recommend using steel-cut oats in any type of overnight/cold oatmeal, as the texture is quite different, and may not absorb liquid well.
Soy milk: Swap for any non-dairy milks (if vegan) or dairy (if not) milk instead. Unsweetened almond milk tastes great in this recipe, as does unsweetened oat milk.
Yogurt: Use any yogurt you prefer. For more protein, use Greek yogurt. For extra flavour, try vanilla yogurt. Want a dairy-free yogurt option? We recommend The Collective Dairy-Free Natural Plant Yogurt, to achieve a tangy cheesecake flavor.
Sweetener of choice: Use any sweetener you prefer. To keep it sugar-free, opt for stevia, monk fruit or sugar-free maple syrup. If you’re not worried about the sugar, you could also use brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup or honey.
Chia seeds: Chia seeds help thicken this recipe to make a hearty oatmeal. Substitute for ground flaxseed, or LSA mix, or leave them out entirely if you prefer.
Vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla adds depth of flavour, but can be omitted if you don't have (or don't like) it.
Sea salt: A pinch of salt adds some flavour contrast. Leave it out if you prefer.
Strawberry jam: Any strawberry jam will work, but we use this healthy strawberry chia jam. The chia jam isn’t super sweet, which works perfectly here. It’s easy to make, and you’ll also have some left-over for other recipes. You can also swap the jam for fresh strawberries if you prefer.
Biscoff cookie: A crumbled Lotus Biscoff cookie on top really makes these oats taste like a delicious strawberry cheesecake. You can use any cookie you have, or leave it out completely if it’s too over-the-top for you first thing in the morning.

Substitutions

Soy milk: Swap for any non-dairy (if vegan) or dairy (if not) milk instead.
Plant-based yoghurt: If you’re not plant-based, feel free to use any unflavoured dairy yoghurt you desire. Greek yoghurt will provide the best tangy flavour.
Granulated monk fruit: Use any sweetener here. To keep it sugar-free, opt for stevia or sugar-free maple syrup. If you’re not worried about the sugar, you could also use brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup or honey.
Strawberry chia jam: If you don’t want to make your own chia jam, any store-bought jam will work.

FAQ

What gives these overnight oats a strawberry cheesecake flavour?

These oats get their lovely strawberry cheesecake flavour from a combination of homemade strawberry chia jam, as well as a tangy plant-based yoghurt. We also crumbled a cookie on top for a “crust”- like flavour, which takes these oats to the next level.

Can I eat these overnight oats for dessert?

These overnight oats would make an awesome healthy dessert. Because they take on such a strong cheesecake flavour, you feel like you are eating an indulgent treat. Who says you can only eat oats for breakfast anyway?
If you don’t want to let them sit overnight, make sure to let the oats sit in the fridge for at least 45 minutes before eating.

How do you make overnight oats?

If you’ve seen overnight oats trending lately but aren’t sure how to make them, never fear. The process couldn’t be easier, as you'll see in the recipe below. All you do is mix your overnight oat ingredients in a bowl, jar or cup the night before. Then, you simply let them sit overnight.

While the oats sit, they soak up all the other flavouring and moisture from whatever type of milk you use. The result is a cold breakfast, similar to bircher muesli. Both easy and healthy, overnight oats are perfect for anyone who always feels like they’re rushing in the mornings. If you struggle to eat breakfast, prepping it in advance is super helpful – and this recipe does just that!

Do you have more overnight oat recipes like this?

Sure do! Check out these Biscoff Overnight Oats, Zucchini Bread Overnight Oats or Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats for something similar.

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