A creamy, high-protein strawberry cheesecake breakfast that prepares itself overnight and tastes like dessert first thing in the morning.
Prep Time: 5 min
Chill Time: 4 hours or overnight
Total Time: 4 hours+
Ingredients
Base Mixture
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk of choice
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Strawberry Layer
½ cup diced strawberries
1 tsp honey
½ tsp lemon juice
Topping (optional)
Extra strawberries
Crushed graham crackers
A drizzle of honey
Instructions
Preparing the Cheesecake Base:
Whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add the rolled oats and mix until fully coated. This creates the rich cheesecake texture that thickens beautifully overnight.
Building the Strawberry Layer:
Combine the diced strawberries with honey and a touch of lemon juice. Lightly mash to release juices and intensify the flavor without turning it into a puree.
Assembling the Jars:
Spoon a layer of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of jars, then pour the cheesecake oats mixture on top. Add another small spoonful of strawberries if you want a layered effect.
Chilling for Optimal Texture:
Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soften and the mixture to thicken into a creamy, dessert-like breakfast.
Final Touch Before Serving:
Stir gently, then top with fresh strawberries, a drizzle of honey, or crushed graham crackers for the full cheesecake experience.
Variations
Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake:
Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the oat mixture for a richer, deeper cheesecake flavor that pairs beautifully with strawberries.
High-Fiber Boost:
Mix in chia seeds or ground flaxseeds before chilling to increase texture, thickness, and nutritional value without changing the flavor, especially when combined with the health benefits of oats already in the recipe.
Creamier Dessert Version:
Stir in a bit of extra cream cheese after chilling for a thicker, more indulgent cheesecake-style spoonful, similar to other treats featured in our high-protein desserts recipes.
Tips
Keep the cream cheese softened before mixing so the base blends without lumps and stays silky.
Use fresh strawberries for the brightest flavor, but frozen can work if thawed and drained.
Adjust sweetness after chilling, as flavors deepen overnight.
If the mixture becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 380
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 9 g
Quick Facts
High-protein breakfast
No cooking required
Dessert-style flavor