Throw together these quick and easy blueberry cheesecake overnight oats for a breakfast that tastes like dessert! A juicy blueberry topping, tangy cream cheese and Greek yogurt mixture, and chewy oats come together for a make-ahead breakfast with 14g of protein and 6g of fiber per serving. {Gluten-free and vegetarian}
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Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Recipe
When you’re craving something sweet in the morning, it’s so easy to reach for the simple carbs, but these blueberry cheesecake overnight oats curb the craving while providing a protein and fiber-rich start to your day.
Thick, creamy, and perfectly tangy, with juicy blueberries and natural sweetness in every bite, it’s so good it’s like you’re eating dessert for breakfast!
Mix everything the night before, pop it in the fridge, and grab it on your way out the door. No cooking required, just breakfast that’s ready when you are!
If you love the flavor of cheesecake, you might also enjoy my Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats. Blended cottage cheese tastes very similar to cream cheese and contains lots of protein too! Also, be sure to try these 3 Ingredient Protein Cheesecake cups!
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Nutritionally balanced: With 14g of protein and 6g of fibre per serving, it’s an easy way to start the day without relying on eggs on repeat!
Tastes like dessert: Blueberries and cream cheese combine for a genuinely indulgent flavor, without the huge sugar crash.
Easy meal prep: A handful of simple ingredients come together in minutes. Make a batch (or double batch) on Sunday and grab one all week.
Before You Get Started:
A few tips for the best blueberry cheesecake overnight oats:
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats. Rolled oats hold their texture overnight, while quick oats can turn overly mushy from the extra liquid.
- Frozen wild blueberries work best for the topping. They’re smaller, release more juice, and create a jam-like consistency. Fresh blueberries work too, just with a slightly different texture.
- Let it chill for at least 6 hours, ideally 8. This gives the oats time to fully soften and the flavors to meld.
- Mix everything before dividing into jars. This ensures the texture is uniform throughout rather than settling unevenly.
Ingredient Notes
- Plain Greek yogurt and light cream cheese: The yogurt provides a creamy texture, protein, and probiotics. The cream cheese gives it that classic, tangy cheesecake flavor.
- Maple syrup and vanilla extract: The syrup adds natural sweetness (you can use honey instead), and the vanilla adds depth to the cheesecake flavor.
- Milk: Use your favorite cow’s milk, oat milk, almond milk, etc.
- Liquid egg whites: Adding some pasteurized liquid egg whites incorporates extra protein to the overnight oats and you can’t even taste them!
- Rolled oats: Use old fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
- Pinch of salt: To enhance and round up the flavors.
- For the blueberry topping: Frozen blueberries, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and crushed graham crackers. The blueberries provide antioxidants and fiber, while the chia seeds help to thicken the topping and provide fiber and healthy fats.
How to Make Cheesecake Overnight Oats – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Mix the Oats
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the milk and pasteurized liquid egg whites and whisk until combined.
Stir in the oats and salt until evenly distributed. Divide the mixture among four jars, containers, or bowls.
Step 2: Make the blueberry topping
Combine the blueberries and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lightly mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving some berries whole for texture.
Stir in the chia seeds and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Assemble and Chill
Spoon the blueberry topping evenly over the oats in each jar. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours (8 is ideal). Top with crushed graham crackers before serving, if desired.
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Storage
Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Overnight oats don’t freeze well, since the texture becomes overly soft once thawed.
Serving Suggestions
These blueberry cheesecake overnight oats are meant to be a complete meal on their own. If you find that you need a little more, you can increase the serving size or add a bit of protein powder and a little extra liquid.
You can also serve them with a warm breakfast option on the side, like some crustless mini quiches or a slice of cottage cheese frittata.
Optional Toppings
If you want to fancy the overnight oats up with some extra toppings, feel free to top them with any of the following:
- Extra berries
- Crushed graham cracker
- Drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter
- Chopped nuts
- Hemp seeds
- Sprinkle of coconut
Recipe Variations
- Swap the berries: Use strawberries or another favorite berry instead.
- Dairy-free: Use non-dairy yogurt, dairy-free cream cheese, and your favorite milk alternative.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats to avoid the risk of cross-contamination.
- Extra protein: Stir in vanilla protein powder (reduce the maple syrup slightly) and swap part of the milk for pasteurized liquid egg whites.
Recipe FAQs
A leakproof, sealable container works best. Half-pint mason jars are a popular choice and hold about one cup each.
Yes, but check the sugar content first. Many flavored Greek yogurts add a fair amount of sugar, which can spike your blood sugar. If you want a similar flavor without it, try adding a bit of lemon zest or extract to plain yogurt instead.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
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- Peach Overnight Oats
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Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teapoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 1/2 cup pasteurized liquid egg whites**
- 2 cups rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
Optional topping*
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkle of crushed graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup or honey and vanilla. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add milk and pasteurized liquid egg whites and whisk until combined.
- Add oatmeal, and salt. Stir until mixture is uniform throughout.
- Divide oatmeal mixture into four mason jars, cups or bowls.
- In a medium-sized pot, bring the berries and maple syrup to a light simmer. Reduce heat to medium low, stirring frequently, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes. Mash the berries with a potato masher or fork. Leave several berries whole for added texture.
- Stir in the chia seeds until thoroughly combined and cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens to desired consistency. Stir frequently so that it doesn’t stick to the pot.
- Once the mixture has thickened up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Evenly divide the blueberry mixture over the oatmeal mixture in each bowl or jar.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill overnight (or for at least 6 hours, but ideally 8 hours). Top with some crumbled graham cracker crumbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
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- *If you don’t have time to make the blueberry topping, you can skip it and top with fresh or frozen blueberries and some graham cracker crumbs, if desired.
- **If you want to skip the liquid egg whites, sub in 1/2 cup milk for them instead. The recipe will be slightly lower in protein though.
- You can also use 2-4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder instead of the maple syrup in the oat mixture for an extra protein boost, but you may need to add some extra milk.
- If preferred, you can also allow the mixture to thicken in the mixing bowl and divide it into jars, cups or bowls once thickened.
- For even more blueberry flavor, feel free to mix some blueberries into the oat mixture too.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted in May 2023. The text and formatting were updated in April 2025. The recipe, text and some photos were updated again in July 2026.
This is the perfect breakfast for a sweet tooth. My 8 year old and I love these. They’re extra delicious with the frozen blueberries as mentioned.
So happy you and your son have been loving these overnight oats! The frozen blueberries definitely take it up a notch! Thanks so much for the kind rating and review :)