Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats That Make You Feel Like a Breakfast Trader Joe’s Find

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Why This Matters Now

I’ve been secretly experimenting with mornings lately. Not just the usual coffee and toast routine. Something about strawberries, cream cheese, and oats feels oddly rebellious. Like I’m sneaking a bit of dessert into my day without guilt—no oven, no fuss. The smell of that sweet, slightly tangy strawberry compote mingling with the creamy richness of the cheese, all soaked into oats? It feels like a quiet act of indulgence that doesn’t wreck your schedule. It’s simple but sneaky satisfying. A dessert for breakfast you look forward to, especially when the days are getting warmer and fresh berries are finally in season. It’s funny how something so chill in the fridge can have you thinking, maybe mornings aren’t so boring after all. Or maybe I just like pretending I’m kind of fancy.

Strawberry Cream Oat Parfait

This dessert-like breakfast features a layered combination of fresh strawberries, sweetened cream cheese, and soaking oats, creating a creamy and fruity mixture. The oats absorb the flavors, resulting in a soft, textured dish with vibrant fruit and smooth, chilled layers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Serving glasses or jars

Method
 

  1. Measure out the oats and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour the milk over the oats, stir well, and let soak for at least 10 minutes until the oats soften and absorb the liquid.
    1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup milk
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the softened cream cheese and honey. Stir continuously with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and begins to warm, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
    4 oz cream cheese, 2 tablespoons honey
  3. While the cheese mixture cools, prepare the strawberries by hulling and slicing them evenly. Place the sliced strawberries into a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt to enhance their flavor.
    1 pint fresh strawberries, pinch salt
  4. Once the cream cheese mixture is slightly cooled but still pourable, fold it into the soaked oats until well combined. The mixture should be creamy with oats evenly coated.
  5. Layer the oats and cream cheese mixture into glasses or jars. Add a generous layer of sliced strawberries on top of each, creating a colorful and inviting presentation.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a colder, more cohesive dessert-like breakfast.

Whatever it is, these oats make me forget how dull my typical mornings are. It’s like a tiny, edible thrill—morning magic, in a jar. And yeah, maybe the cheese is overkill, but hey, life’s too short for plain oats.

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