Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats is a high protein breakfast or snack that mimics that same creamy cheesecake filling we know and love thanks to blending cottage cheese and berries together. It’s a delicious meal prep breakfast to serve with fresh berries, grahams crackers, honey, and more! Gluten-free friendly and dairy free friendly – just use plant-based greek yogurt!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High protein, high fiber, and highly nutritious!
- Use any type of berry – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, oh my!
- Feels like dessert for breakfast, but with so many more health benefits!
- Hubbies and kiddos will go crazy for this one!
If you love healthy berry recipes as much as we do, be sure to make Berry Fruit Skewers, Berry Cheesecake Bars, and Berry Trifle.
Recipe Ingredients
This cheesecake overnight oats recipe is made with a handful of simple ingredients easy to find at grocery stores. We will need:
- cottage cheese – look for small curds cottage cheese with 2% or 4% milkfat for the best flavor. Good Culture, Organic Valley, Nancy’s, and Friendship Dairies are all great brands. If you prefer dairy free, replace the cottage cheese with an equal amount of plant-based Greek yogurt and add 3 tablespoons dairy free cream cheese for the same cheesecake flavor.
- milk of choice – use regular whole milk or your favorite non-dairy milk such as oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- pure maple syrup – add a little bit of extra sweetness with a natural sweetener like maple syrup. Honey would also work.
- fresh berries – pick up a clamshell of the brightest strawberries, then Wash the Berries the Right Way, stem, and quarter them before measuring. Or, swap the strawberries out for fresh blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
- vanilla bean powder – vanilla bean powder is my new favorite ingredient and can be found in the baking aisle or online. Or, simply swap it out for pure vanilla extract instead.
- old fashioned oats – you have the option to use rolled oats or quick cooking oats, depending on your desired texture. Old-fashioned rolled oats will be chewy while quick oats will be soft and creamy. Make sure to use Certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free recipe.
- chia seeds – for extra fiber, nutrients, and all those healthy fats including omega-3’s.
- fun toppings – I love finishing off each bowl of oats with blueberries, strawberries, and grahams crackers to give it the cheesecake appeal. A drizzle of honey and some lemon zest are delicious, too.
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
Best Tips for Selecting Fresh Berries
When shopping for fresh strawberries and blueberries at the grocery store, make sure to look for these things:
- Fo strawberries: They should have bright green caps, a natural shine, and be a bright red color.
- For blueberries: Look for even dark blue color, a dry exterior with a slight frost (called bloom) and plump, smooth skin.
Step-By-Step Instructions
These berry cheesecake overnight oats takes less than 5 minutes to whiz together. The key is to allow the oats to soak for at least two hours. But trust me, your patience will be rewarded. Here’s how to do it:
Blend Berry Base
In a high-powered blender, add cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, strawberries, and vanilla powder. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.
Make Oatmeal Mixture
Pour mixture into a large bowl (about 4 cup capacity) and add oats and chia seeds. Stir until combined.
Soak & Chill
Cover the oatmeal mixture with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Serving Suggestions
Strawberry cheesecake overnight oats can be enjoyed as a healthful breakfast, afternoon snack, or indulgent dessert. Any way you choose to enjoy, here are my best serving suggestions:
- Breakfast / Snack: Scoop the oat mixture into bowls and top with extra berries and maple syrup.
- Dessert: If you want to achieve the same buttery graham cracker crust as cheesecake, crush graham crackers and add to the bottom of your jars. Evenly distribute overnight oats mixture into the jars, layering in berries and more graham cracker crumbs in an even layer.
- Meal Prep: Portion into 4 small jars or meal prep containers. Finish with toppings just before enjoying.
Storing Overnight Oats
Leftover cottage cheese overnight oats can be refrigerated in a large airtight container for up to 5 days, or individual meal prep containers.
The mixture will thicken the longer it sits, so feel free to give it a splash of milk to bring it back to its original consistency.
Recipe FAQs
What type of berries should I use?
I love the combo of strawberries and blueberries here, but you can truly use any fresh berry including raspberries and blackberries.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, double the recipe for 8 servings. This is a great recipe when you have plenty of healthy eaters running out the door on busy mornings.
Do I have to use cottage cheese?
The cottage cheese gives these overnight oats a more cheesecake flavor to them, but feel free to sub in some greek yogurt.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
You can easily make this dairy-free and vegan friendly by using a plant-based greek yogurt or skyr (like Siggis brand) in place of the cottage cheese.
Do I have to use a blender?
Using a blender will give these overnight oats the best texture, especially if using cottage cheese. Plus, blending in the strawberries adds to the flavor as well.
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If you make this Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating on the blog! I love hearing from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Xx Ashley
Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, 2% or 4% for best taste
- 1 ½ cups milk, cashew, almond, soy, or cow’s – see notes
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup quartered strawberries, sliced, then measured
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats or quick cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
For Serving
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Graham Crackers
- Honey
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
- In a blender add cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, strawberries, and vanilla. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.
- Chill: Pour mixture into a large bowl (about 4 cup capacity) and add in oats and chia seeds. Stir until combined, cover with lid, and place in refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Serve: Once the oatmeal has thickened, serve with fresh blueberries, strawberries and graham crackers for the ultimate cheesecake overnight oats.
- To make individual servings, crush graham crackers and add to the bottom of your jars. Evenly distribute overnight oats mixture into the jars, layering in berries and more graham cracker crumbs if you’d like. Enjoy with a drizzle of honey and even some fresh lemon zest.
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