Mixed Berry Cheesecake Inspired Overnight Oats || Gracefult Kitchen

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Mixed Berry Cheesecake Inspired Overnight Oats

Breakfast

These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats feature layers of sweet berries and creamy oats with crunchy graham crackers, just like the classic dessert. Any combination of berries works well here. If your favorite berries aren’t at their peak, swap them out for frozen, keeping in mind that they may add more liquid to the mixture as they sit.

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 1/4 cups whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons white or black chia seeds
3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3 cups fresh mixed berries (such as blackberries, blueberries and/or raspberries), plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (from 4 sheets)

Description

Stir oats, almond milk, 1 cup yogurt, 4 teaspoons maple syrup, chia seeds, 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 4 days.
Meanwhile, toss berries with lemon zest, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or up to 4 days.
Whisk cream cheese, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup together in a medium bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or up to 4 days.
Transfer half of the berry mixture to a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork until starting to break down. Spoon about 1/3 cup whole berry mixture into each of 4 (16-oz.) jars; spoon a heaping 1/2 cup oat mixture over the whole berry mixture in each jar. Top each with a scant 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Layer on 2 tablespoons mashed berry mixture each, followed by 1/2 cup oat mixture each. Top each jar with a scant 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture followed by 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs. Garnish with more berries, if desired.