Description
A creamy and healthy overnight oats recipe that tastes like strawberry cheesecake, providing protein and fiber for a perfect morning fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant milk)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (about 20–25 g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese, softened (optional for cheesecake taste)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (plus extra for topping)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the chopped strawberries a little with a fork in a bowl or jar.
- Add milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and cream cheese blends in.
- Mix in oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
- Taste and add more sweetener if you like.
- Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Stir the oats in the morning. Add a little milk if you want a thinner texture. Top with more fresh strawberries and enjoy.
Notes
Serve cold and feel free to add toppings like Greek yogurt, chopped nuts, or crushed graham crackers for a cheesecake feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: overnight oats, strawberry cheesecake, healthy breakfast, protein oats, quick breakfast