Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts as a dietitian because they’re easy, delicious, and the simplest way to pack protein and fiber into your morning. These blueberry cheesecake overnight oats are one of my most delicious recipes yet!
You’ll love these because they taste exactly like cheesecake for breakfast, but they’re loaded with nutrition to keep you full. I also included two recipes — with and without protein powder — so you can make the version that works for you.
I love overnight oat so much, I dedicated an entire series on Instagram to sharing new recipes and helping you love them too. Try my 4-ingredient protein overnight oats, cookie dough overnight oats, or nutella overnight oats.
Recipe Highlights
- Cheesecake for breakfast! It tastes like sweet, creamy, slightly tangy cheesecake but without the excess sugar and fat.
- Made with or without protein powder. I gave you two thoroughly-tested versions of this recipe, so you can make it whether you like protein powder or not.
- Rich in protein. Both versions are filling and protein-packed thanks to nourishing ingredients like milk and cottage cheese.
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Key Ingredients And Swaps
- Rolled oats: Also known as large flake oats or old fashioned. You could also use quick oats, but they don’t have the same chewy texture. Steel cut oats will not work in this recipe. Explore more recipes with oats.
- Cream cheese: This recipe mixes a tablespoon of cream cheese with other nutritious ingredients for maximum cheesecake flavor without too many extra calories. Swap for whipped cream cheese or low-fat if preferred.
- Cottage cheese: A mix of cottage cheese and milk moisten the oats and make the base of this protein-packed recipe. You don’t taste it — but if you are nervous about the texture, feel free to blend the cottage cheese until smooth first. Check out my other cottage cheese recipes.
- Protein powder: This is an optional ingredient and I provide two recipes, with or without. If you’re using protein powder, it’s important you use vanilla and not unflavored. My favorite is the Leanfit vanilla whey!
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and detailed recipe.
How To Make Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Place all ingredients in a jar, and stir.
- Add blueberries on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Add other toppings right before eating. Enjoy!
How To Customize
I encourage you to play with this recipe to mix-up flavors and make it your own. Here are a few ideas:
- Swap protein powder: Use different flavors of protein powder like chocolate, cinnamon cereal, or strawberry cheesecake.
- Use different fruit: The base of these cheesecake overnight oats works with any fruit, frozen or fresh. I love to top them with raspberries, blackberries, or cherries.
- Add some crunch: Top your overnight oats with crushed walnuts, sliced almonds, peanut butter granola, or graham cracker bits for texture.
- Use nut butter: I also love these oats with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter or other nut/seed butter added right before eating.
Miranda’s Tips
Top Tips From My Test Kitchen
- Use a good protein powder. If you’re using protein powder, make sure it tastes good and has a smooth texture. I prefer the Leanfit vanilla whey.
- Stir very well. Before refrigerating your oats, make sure you stir them until they’re totally clump-free. This can take a few minutes, especially if you’re using protein powder.
Meal Prep Instructions
Blueberry cheesecake overnight oats stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days. Prep them as instructed in single-serve jars or food containers, and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.
Top with blueberries before chilling, but store all other toppings separately.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
Maple Matcha Overnight Oats
Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Equipment
- jar or food storage container with a lid
Ingredients
With Protein Powder
- ⅓ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, I use Leanfit vanilla whey
No Protein Powder
- ⅓ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup milk, I use high-protein milk
- pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Toppings
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, I prefer frozen
- 1 Tbsp graham cracker crumbs or granola, optional
Instructions
- Pick your base! Decide if you're going to make these with or without protein powder, and follow that recipe accordingly. I prefer them with protein powder.
- To your jar or food container, add all ingredients for overnight oats except toppings. Stir thoroughly until combined, making sure the cream cheese is distributed well.
- Top with blueberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours.
- When you're ready to eat, remove from the fridge and add graham cracker crumbs or additional toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this for a dessert and it is delicious! I made a little blueberry-lemon compote for layering, and opted to use grapenuts cereal + 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed in lieu of granola. Also, if you’re like me and only have almond milk on hand, it’s a bit thinner than others – adding 1 tbsp of chia seeds mixed in with the oats helps add fiber and even out the texture.
I probably could’ve halfed the recipe… but I have no regrets 🙂