Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

These blueberry cheesecake overnight oats will make you feel like you're eating dessert for breakfast! They're made with nutritious ingredients like whole rolled oats and chia seeds. They're sweet, creamy, and made with tangy cream cheese.

Did somebody say cheesecake for breakfast? This nutrient-dense blueberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe will make you feel like you're having dessert in the morning. It's made with a handful of nutritious ingredients and is easy to meal prep for busy mornings.

Overnight oats are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. You can even add protein powder! This is the perfect breakfast recipe that tastes like a dessert.

If you love overnight oats recipes, try red velvet overnight oats, lemon cheesecake overnight oats, key lime pie overnight oats, or biscoff overnight oats.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Cream cheese overnight oats- Making overnight oats with cream cheese makes them extra creamy and taste like real, delicious berry cheesecake!
• Easy recipe- You can easily meal prep this recipe on Sunday night and have breakfast ready to take on the go for the school or work week. You don't need any special equipment!
• Nutritious breakfast- Despite the name, cheesecake overnight oats are made with a handful of simple, wholesome, and nutrient-dense ingredients to keep you fueled up during the day.

Watch How to Make Overnight Oats

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes about the ingredients used. For quantities, see the recipe card below.

• Oats- Use whole rolled oats or old fashioned oats since they have whole grains and fiber and the best texture. Don't use quick cooking oats because they will absorb too much liquid and get soggy. Also avoid steel cut oats.
• Chia seeds- Chia seeds absorb liquid to help thicken overnight oats. They have fiber, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. You can buy chia seeds at health food stores and most regular grocery stores and use leftovers to make chia pudding, banana bread, or protein balls!
• Cream cheese- This adds tang and makes the oats extra thick. Use full-fat cream cheese that comes in a block rather than whipped cream cheese or "cream cheese spread" in a tub.
• Greek yogurt- Use full-fat, plain Greek yogurt. Yogurt adds protein, calcium for bone health, and probiotics to the recipe. If your yogurt is sweetened, reduce the amount of maple syrup used. Non-dairy Greek Yogurt or coconut yogurt work too!
• Maple syrup- This adds sweetness and a warm flavor. You can use any variety of maple syrup, but make sure it is labelled as "pure maple syrup" and not as maple-flavored or pancake syrup.
• Almond milk- Any plant-based or dairy milk works to add moisture and creaminess.
• Blueberries- Use fresh or frozen blueberries. I prefer using frozen blueberries because they have a syrupy texture when thawed. I've used them in mini blueberry muffins, sour cream blueberry muffins, and blueberry simple syrup! Wild blueberries also work; they're smaller than regular fresh blueberries and have a more intense flavor.

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

• Cream cheese substitute: Vegan cream cheese works in this recipe. I like Tofutti and Violife.
• Maple syrup substitute: Honey, agave nectar, or another liquid maple syrup substitute can be used.
• Different berries: Instead of blueberries, use raspberries, cherries, blackberries, or strawberries.
• Add graham crackers: For the crunch of graham cracker crust, sprinkle crumbled graham crackers on top of the oats.
• Protein powder: Mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the oats. Use whatever powder fits suits your diet and tastes best to you.
• Citrus: Mix a splash of lemon juice into the oats or top with lemon zest.
• Nut butter: Add almond butter, cashew butter, or even pistachio cream I used in these pistachio overnight oats for extra flavor.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the ingredients. Add the oats, chia seeds, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Whisk the mixture vigorously until smooth. Let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to thicken.

Step 2: Thaw and mash the blueberries. If you're using frozen blueberries, start by thawing them in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Mash them with a fork until they are fairly smooth, pour out the extra liquid, and set aside.

Step 3: Portion and add the blueberries. Spoon the oat mixture into 5 jars and layer the jammy blueberries on top. The oat mixture will be quite thin. Alternatively, you can mix the blueberries in with the other ingredients in step 2.

Step 4: Refrigerate. Seal the jars with a lid or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Then, place them in the refrigerator and let soak for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Step 5: Enjoy! Once the oats have soaked up all the liquid, add any additional toppings you like, take on the go, and enjoy.

Expert Tips

1. Soften the cream cheese. Cold cream cheese might be difficult to mix in. To make it easier, let the cream cheese soften on the counter or heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds before preparing the recipe.
2. Make sure they aren't too sweet. If you're using sweetened yogurt or just prefer your oats to be less sweet, reduce the maple syrup by 1-2 teaspoons.
3. Let the oats soak. Make sure to let the oats soak for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight. When left for less than 4 hours, the oats and chia seeds won't absorb all the milk and there will be a pool of liquid left at the bottom of the jar.
4. Add toppings after refrigerating. Add the toppings of your choice right before you eat the overnight oats. No one wants soggy fruit and nuts! I like adding bananas, cacao nibs, and a honey drizzle.

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