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 made completely vegan.

If you enjoy overnight oats and vegan berry cheesecake as much as I 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 are on a regular rotation in our house and we make them almost daily.

We are obsessed with them because you can flavor them in endless ways, they are very nourishing but also, they are perfect for meal prepping ahead of time.

Overnight oats are a combination of rolled oats, chia seeds, plant milk and fruits, making them packed with fiber, vitamins, omega-3 fats, antioxidants and even plant-based protein. They contain everything you need to feel full for a while and they will provide you with great energy to attack your busy day.

And when the weather is starting to warm up, is there anything better than a healthy no-bake breakfast enjoyed on a warm sunny morning to start your day? I don't think so!

My favorite summery ones are these fruity strawberry overnight oats and cherry overnight oats recipes. This time I was looking for something filled with berries and a little more special to celebrate the beginning of spring, so I made a berry cheesecake overnight oats. And it was a hit!

As a side note, this recipe uses dairy-free yogurt instead of cream cheese, making it a healthier choice that's lower in fat while still being super delicious and very dessert-like. It is a lighter breakfast that tastes amazing and you can feel good about.

Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️

Why you will love this recipe

• Healthy: packed with fiber, protein, 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.
• Delicious: 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

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• 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 might even be a little more mushy. Avoid instant oats or steel-cut oats, they don't work for 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!
• Vanilla extract: for flavor.
• Sweetener: I used maple syrup, agave nectar works well too. 

How to make a healthy berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe

(full detailed recipe below in the recipe card)

Make the oat mixture

In a storing glass container, add the raspberries and use a fork to roughly mash the fruit. Then, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, plant milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Stir to combine, cover and place in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible.

Make the berry sauce

In a small saucepan, add the blueberries, water and maple syrup. Stir to combine and turn the heat to medium. Simmer the fruit until they are softer and the mixture saucy (about 15 minutes). You can use the back of a spoon to help crush the fruit as they cook. 

Once done, transfer to a glass jar and let the mixture chill until cold. I like to make it when I combine the oat mixture above so it can chill in the fridge overnight at the same time.

Combine the yogurt cheesecake cream

This can be done the night before at the same time as the oat mixture and fruit sauce or just before enjoying your breakfast the next morning since it take 2 min to do.

In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, lemon juice, sweetener and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and taste to adjust flavor to your preference. It should be sweet, tangy and full of vanilla flavors.

Assemble and enjoy

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!

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.

Serving suggestions and 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. 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.
• Spices: change the flavor profile by adding a pinch of cardamom (amazing match with blueberries), cinnamon or nutmeg.

Favorite overnight oats toppings

• Granola: for a nice crunch and more layers of texture. Try this vanilla almond granola or a turmeric granola for a boost in antioxidants.
• Nuts: add more healthy fats and a good crunch by topping with chopped almonds, cashews or pecans.
• Lemony: add some lemon zest over the oats for a more lemony and fresh flavor.
• Coconut: shredded coconut is great for texture and to add more tropical flavor.

Storage tips

For this recipe, I like to prep all the 3 layers and keep them apart in separate containers in the fridge until ready to eat. Layering the breakfast takes no more than 5 minutes and this allows to keep the result fresher and less mushy.

You can also layer them up to 24 hours ahead of time, which is perfect if you like to grab and go your breakfast to bring to work. In that case, layer the overnight oats in an airtight container such as a Mason jar the night before you need it.

FAQs

Can I eat it warm?

Usually, the answer is yes, overnight oats can be warmed up before enjoying. I think this recipe is an expectation though: cheesecake is typically enjoyed cold and this recipe contains a yogurt layer, meaning that I highly recommend eating it cold. You could bring the mixture close to room temperature before enjoying if you prefer, but I would not warm it up.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! This recipe is naturally gluten-free! If needed, just make sure you are using certified gluten-free oats.

More vegan overnight oats recipes to try

• Overnight oats with frozen fruit
• Pumpkin and orange overnight oats
• Mango overnight oats
• Protein overnight oats without protein powder
• Maple pecan overnight oats
• Chocolate orange overnight oats
• Snickers overnight oats
• Vanilla overnight oats

I hope you like this berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe as much as we do! If you try it, please leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let me know how it was. Your feedback is so helpful!

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