Creamy oats layered with strawberries and cheesecake yogurt, served in jars for a quick, tasty start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ cups milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
11 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Layer
12 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional
→ Toppings
15 - Crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
16 - Sliced fresh strawberries
17 - Additional Greek yogurt or cream cheese dollops
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
03 - In another bowl, toss diced strawberries with fresh lemon juice and sugar if using. Mix gently to coat and allow flavors to meld.
04 - Divide oat mixture evenly among four 12-ounce mason jars, using approximately ¼ of the mixture per jar as the first layer. Top with a strawberry layer, followed by a cheesecake mixture layer. Repeat layering if jar height permits, finishing with strawberries on top.
05 - Seal jars with tight-fitting lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and oats to fully hydrate.
06 - Remove from refrigeration and top with crushed graham crackers, additional fresh strawberries, or a dollop of yogurt or cream cheese as desired. Serve chilled.
