Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (Healthy Recipe)

This berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe is easy to make, healthy, super creamy and so delicious it feels like eating dessert! Makes for a perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe and is made completely vegan.

If you enjoy vegan overnight oats and vegan berry cheesecake as much as we do, then I know you will LOVE this amazing berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe. It is so good, it feels like eating dessert for breakfast!

Overnight oats combine rolled oats, chia seeds, plant milk and fruits... and they are ready the next day for a quick breakfast on the go. They are packed with fiber, vitamins, omega-3 fats, antioxidants and even plant-based protein!

Our favorite summer overnight oats are these vegan strawberry and cream overnight oats and cherry overnight oats recipes, and this vegan berry cheesecake overnight oats is quickly becoming another summertime breakfast hit!

Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️

❤️ Why you will love this recipe

• Healthy: oats and chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants vitamins, minerals and more. Choosing berries makes this breakfast recipe also loaded with antioxidants. Such a healthy breakfast recipe!
• Filling: the combination of rolled oats + chia seeds makes this meal very filling and will help you stay full for a while.
• Flavor-packed: you will enjoy the balance of sweet, fruity and tangy flavor from the berries, lemon, vanilla and dairy-free yogurt. 
• Easy: this recipe is stunning and super appetizing, but also pretty easy to whip up together.
• Meal prep: overnight oats are a must-know recipe if you enjoy meal-prepping healthy meals on the weekend. You can make them a few days ahead and have them ready to go on busy mornings.
• Family-friendly: this recipe is great for kids and adults!

🗒 Ingredients you will need

• Rolled oats: choose thick old-fashioned rolled oats (whole grains). Quick oats will work too if that's all you have, but expect a softer consistency that can turn a little too mushy. Avoid instant oats or steel-cut oats, they don't work for making overnight oats.
• Chia seeds: they add amazing texture by absorbing more of the liquid and bring tons of nutrition. This recipe can also be made without chia by adding about ¼ less milk.
• Plant-based milk: I love oat milk from Oatly for its creaminess and naturally mild sweet flavor, but use your favorite non-dairy milk, such as soy milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
• Dairy-free yogurt: I used the Cashew Milk yogurt from Forager Project.
• Lemon juice: combined with the yogurt to add a nice zesty flavor, mimicking a tangy cream cheese flavor. Fresh lemon juice is better than bottled juice.
• Berries: I added some raspberries to the oat mixture and used blueberries to make the cheesecake fruit sauce. You can also use strawberries, blackberries or a mix if you prefer!
• Sweetener: I used maple syrup, agave nectar works well too. 

⭐️ Full list of ingredients down below in the recipe card!

📝 Variations (+ adds-in!)

I like to layer the oat + blueberry + yogurt mixtures by alternating them in a see-through jar to enjoy the beautiful colors. You can also create 3 single layers if you wish or serve in a bowl.

Here are more variations you can try:

• More cheesecake flavor: feel free to add some store-bought vegan cream cheese to the yogurt mixture for a boost in cheesecake flavor. The one from the brand Violife would work well, although keep in mind that this will also add more fat to this recipe. If adding some cream cheese, then make sure to stir well as the cream cheese is pretty thick.
• Crust: if you have some graham crackers, then it would be amazing to serve this recipe with some crumbled on top to add the classic flavor from a cheesecake crust.
• High-protein: add some protein powder for a nice protein boost! Choose a vanilla-flavored pea protein powder if possible. Nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, would also add extra plant protein.
• No chia seeds: check out this overnight oat recipe made without chia seeds if you would rather skip them.

✅ Favorite overnight oats toppings

• Granola: for a nice crunch and more layers of texture. Try adding some of this vanilla almond granola or this turmeric granola.
• Nuts: add more healthy fats and a good crunch by topping with chopped almonds, cashews or pecans.
• Coconut: shredded coconut is great for texture and to add more tropical flavor.

🍽 How to make a healthy berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe

Step 1: Use a fork to mash the fresh raspberry to a smooth texture.

Step 2: Combine the overnight oat ingredients (oats, oat milk, sweetener and vanilla) in a glass container.

Step 3: Stir in the mashed raspberries, seal and transfer into the fridge (overnight or a minimum of 4 hours).

Step 4: Meanwhile, add the blueberries, water and maple syrup to a small saucepan and simmer the fruit on medium heat until soft and saucy (about 15 minutes). Crush the fruit with the back of a spoon!

Step 5: Transfer the fruit to a glass jar and chill.

Step 6: In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, lemon juice, sweetener and vanilla extract.

Step 7: Stir to combine and taste to adjust flavor (it should be sweet, but tangy).

Step 8: To serve, give a good stir to the oat mixture, berry sauce and yogurt mixture and then, serve by alternating the layers in 2 jars. Add more fresh fruit over the oats if desired. Enjoy!

⭐️ Detailed recipe down below in the recipe card!

💡 Helpful tips

• If your yogurt is already sweetened, then you might want to omit the maple syrup for the cream layer.
• To make the preparation easier and faster, then you can start by warming the berries in the saucepan and prep the oat mixture while the fruits are cooking. Also, combine the yogurt mixture together. This should all be done in 15-20 minutes. Simply layer the next morning to have breakfast ready in under 5 minutes.
• You can use fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries for making this recipe. Fresh blueberries will give you a texture that's more coarse, which I actually prefer for overnight oats. If you want a smoother or saucier blueberry mixture, then feel free to make it go through a fine-mesh colander after cooking to remove the larger pulp or skin. You can check out my matcha blueberry latte to see how I do this.
• Prep the ingredients the night before and assemble in the morning when ready to eat!

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