This creamy, delicious berry cheesecake overnight oats recipe is the perfect way to start your day. It’s an excellent source of protein, omega-3’s, fiber, iron and calcium! An easy recipe to meal prep for a high protein breakfast.
Did you know that protein can assist with meal satiety and satisfaction, possibly leading to less overall caloric intake? When our breakfast doesn’t contain enough protein, we might find ourselves getting hungry before lunch – which can lead to mindless snacking.
I like to aim for 20-30 grams of protein with breakfast – which can be tricky! 25-30 grams of protein per meal is considered “optimal” in regards to muscle protein synthesis, digestion, and absorption. This recipe contains about 37 grams of protein!
So if you’re sick of eating eggs, this high protein overnight oats recipe is worth a try! So easy to make and meal prep for busy mornings.
Reasons to Try This Recipe
- It’s super creamy and delicious, like eating dessert for breakfast – except it’s loaded with protein and nutrients.
- This recipe is great for high protein meal prep. Make 3-4 servings for the entire week for a filling breakfast with over 30 grams of protein. It could also be a healthy, filling snack.
- Because it is so high in protein, the protein powder could be omitted (and you could add more seeds).
- The chia seeds and hemp hearts provide omega-3 fatty acids. These “healthy fats” cannot be synthesized by the body and have been shown to have protective effects against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.
- There is 8 grams of fiber in this recipe, which can help promote regularity, decrease cholesterol, and keep us fuller for a longer period of time.
Ingredients
If you prefer not to use protein powder in this recipe, 3 Tbsp. of hemp hearts provides 10 grams of protein!
Instructions: Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
This recipe makes two servings. Double for an easy, prep-ahead high protein breakfast idea! If you love this recipe, try these High Protein Lemon Berry Overnight Oats made with kefir – packed with probiotics and prebiotics for a healthier gut microbiome.
- Add yogurt, protein powder, pudding mix, water, honey, and chia seeds to a bowl. Whisk until a smooth and cohesive consistency and the protein powder is mixed through.
- Pour the oats into the bowl and mix until all the oats are covered in the mixture. If you are using frozen berries, add these with this step as well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Divide into two separate mason jars or airtight storage containers. When ready to eat, add 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries and cool whip or whipped cream. Top with some chopped nuts for extra crunch! I also made a version with raspberries and graham cracker crumbs (shown in photo below).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Topping and Recipe Variations
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of whipped cream on top when ready to eat… why not?
- Top with chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch.
- Swap the Greek yogurt for whipped cottage cheese.
- Use Greek yogurt with fruit on the bottom and omit the honey.
- Omit the protein powder, and use milk instead of water. Increase the amount of chia or hemp seeds to increase the protein content as well.
- Crumble graham crackers on top!
More High Protein Breakfast Ideas:
— 30 Breakfasts with 30 Grams of Protein
— Lemon Berry Overnight Oats with Kefir
— Maple Pecan and Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
— Coconut Milk Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
— Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bake
Frequently Asked Questions
What If I Don’t Have Protein Powder?
Since this recipe is very high in protein, omitting the protein powder and swapping the water for milk would be still be over 20 grams of protein!
Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?
Unfortunately, Jell-O cheesecake pudding is the only Jell-O pudding mix that contains gluten. You could sub the cheesecake flavor with another flavor.
Protein powders are naturally gluten-free, however, can often contain cross-contamination. The same goes for the rolled oats. Ensure both ingredients are free of gluten and enjoy these delicious overnight oats!
How Can I Make This Dairy-Free?
Select a dairy-free yogurt and protein powder. The Jell-O pudding mix itself does not contain dairy.
Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats {High Protein}
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla flavor (or preference of choice)
- 1 3/4 cups vanilla almond milk or water
- 2 scoops protein powder, vanilla or unflavored
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons Jell-O instant pudding mix, cheesecake flavor
- 1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or thawed from frozen
- Cool whip or whipped cream, optional (but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Add yogurt, protein powder, pudding mix, water, honey, and chia seeds to a bowl. Whisk until a smooth and cohesive consistency and the protein powder is mixed through.
- Pour the oats into the bowl and mix until all the oats are covered in the mixture. If you are using frozen berries, add these with this step as well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Divide into two separate mason jars or airtight storage containers.
- When ready to eat, top with 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped nuts, and any other toppings you like! Highly recommend a dollop of cool whip or whipped cream.
Notes
- To omit protein powder, use 1/2 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of water for a thick and creamy consistency. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 376 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 8.7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 169mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.1g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 37.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 408mg | 31% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 397mg | 8% |
Hope You Enjoy!
Every time I make overnight oats, I question why I don’t do it more often. It always seems like a daunting task, especially as a busy mom, but it’s really not – and the idea of having breakfast already made for the next few days is exciting.
Not only that, it’s like eating a creamy dessert but contains nutrients I probably wouldn’t be getting even if I made my usual eggs and toast breakfast. It’s higher in protein that my usual go-to as well. If you try this, please leave a comment and review! Did you do anything differently?
This was surprisingly so simple to make. A game-changer for high protein meal prep.
This is my favorite overnight oats recipe. It’s like a healthy dessert!