Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake overnight oats blend classic dessert flavors with nutritious breakfast comfort. Quick morning preparation rewards you with a delightful, protein-packed meal that satisfies sweet cravings while providing essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk
- 2 tbsps pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup (75 g) strawberries, diced
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup (75 g) strawberries, chopped (for reduction)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (for reduction)
Instructions
- Preparation: Whip cream cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Mixing: Blend rolled oats, chia seeds, and salt into the creamy mixture, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Fruit Integration: Gently fold diced strawberries into the oat mixture, preserving their delicate texture.
- Chilling: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- Strawberry Reduction: Simmer chopped strawberries and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, mashing the fruit to create a luscious compote.
- Finishing: Cook the reduction for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a syrupy consistency, then cool completely.
- Serving: Remove chilled overnight oats from refrigerator and garnish with the homemade strawberry reduction, either swirled throughout or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Chill for Creaminess: Refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to absorb liquid and develop a rich, smooth texture that melts in your mouth.
- Gentle Fruit Handling: Fold strawberries carefully to maintain their shape and prevent bruising, preserving delicate fruit chunks in the final dish.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust maple syrup quantity to personal taste, balancing the natural tartness of strawberries with desired sweetness level.
- Texture Tip: Use rolled oats for optimal consistency, ensuring a creamy yet slightly chewy breakfast that holds its structure perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg