Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup milk (any kind)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (divided)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Optional: extra berries, granola, nuts for topping
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the oat base: In a medium jar or container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon sweetener, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well until combined. 2. Create the berry layer: In a small bowl, mash about half of the mixed berries with a fork. Add a tiny splash of milk and 1 teaspoon sweetener if desired. 3. Prepare the cheesecake swirl: In another small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with remaining 1 tablespoon sweetener and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add a tiny splash of milk if too stiff. 4. Layer: Spoon half of the oat mixture into your serving jar(s). Dollop half of the mashed berries and half of the cream cheese mixture on top. Gently swirl with a knife. 5. Repeat layers: Add remaining oat mixture, then remaining mashed berries and cream cheese. Swirl again. Top with a few whole berries. 6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight (8-12 hours). 7. Serve: In the morning, stir, add desired toppings (fresh berries, granola, extra maple syrup), and enjoy cold.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or steel-cut.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth swirls.
Adjust milk quantity for desired thickness (less milk = thicker oats).
Oats can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Not recommended to reheat; best enjoyed cold.
For vegan/dairy-free: use plant-based milk, dairy-free yogurt, and dairy-free cream cheese.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no-cook / chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 30
