These Overnight Oats Taste Like a Slice of Strawberry Cheesecake

Nutrition Notes

Are Rolled Oats Healthy?

Yes, rolled oats provide heart-healthy fiber and other benefits. Altogether, oats have been associated with lower cholesterol and better blood sugar control.

Is Cream Cheese Good for You?

While it does contain some saturated fat (we use reduced-fat cream cheese in this recipe), you can’t beat the taste of cream cheese—and a little goes a long way. It does provide some nutrition, including a little protein and vitamins A and D. Like most foods, cream cheese can fit into a healthy, varied diet.

Are Strawberries Good for You?

Strawberries are loaded with nutrients and health benefits. They deliver antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Strawberries have been associated with lower inflammation, a healthier heart and brain, and better blood glucose control.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

What’s the Easiest Way to Make Graham Cracker Crumbs?

There are a few easy ways. Depending on the amount of crumbs you need (8 whole graham cracker sheets equals 1 cup crushed), your food processor or blender will get the job done fast and easily, but you might end up with a few bigger crumbs here and there, and you will lose some time cleaning your equipment afterward. Sometimes, prep work by hand makes more sense and you have a couple of good options: Add the graham crackers to a large zip-top bag and roll over the bag with a rolling pin. Or put the graham crackers in a deep bowl and crush them with a cocktail muddler. Both of these methods will give you more control, so the size of the crumbs should be more consistent. If you find that you made too many crumbs or have a lot of whole crackers left in the box, you can use them to add crunchy sweetness to yogurt parfaits and ice cream. They can also be used as a base for cheesecake fruit bars and tarts.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm