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High Protein Cherry Cheesecake Overnight Oats - Creamy, Satisfying, and Ready by Morning

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • Greek yogurt (plain, 2% or nonfat)
  • Milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • Vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • Light cream cheese (or regular, softened)
  • Cherries (fresh pitted or frozen, sweet or tart)
  • Chia seeds (optional, for thickness and fiber)
  • Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or a zero-cal sweetener)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon juice (fresh, just a splash)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Graham crackers or high-fiber biscuits (optional, for a “crust” topping)
  • Almonds or walnuts (optional, for crunch)

Method
 

  1. Soften the cream cheese. Let 2 tablespoons of light cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so it blends smoothly without lumps.
  2. Mix the cheesecake base. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, the softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until creamy and uniform.
  3. Add protein and sweetener. Sprinkle in 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder. Add 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice. Whisk again until silky. If it seems thick, splash in a bit more milk.
  4. Stir in the oats and chia. Add 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional). Stir until every oat is coated. The chia will help thicken the mixture overnight.
  5. Fold in the cherries. Gently fold in 1/2 to 3/4 cup pitted cherries, halved or chopped. If using frozen cherries, no need to thaw; they’ll release juices overnight, which is delicious.
  6. Portion into jars. Divide into one large jar or two small jars for snack-size servings. Press down lightly to remove air pockets.
  7. Chill overnight. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the oats soften and flavors meld.
  8. Add toppings before serving. In the morning, stir and taste. Adjust sweetness if needed. Top with crushed graham cracker for a classic “crust,” a few extra cherries, and a sprinkle of nuts for crunch.
  9. Serve cold or cool. These are best chilled. If you prefer, let the jar sit at room temp for 10 minutes to take off the chill.