Strawberry Cheesecake Baked Oats
These Strawberry Cheesecake Baked Oats taste like cake for breakfast but are packed with protein and nutrients. An easy make-ahead breakfast perfect for meal prep, freezer friendly, and great if you don’t love overnight oats.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
If you love the idea of oatmeal but cannot get behind overnight oats, this strawberry cheesecake baked oats recipe is for you.
These baked oats are soft, creamy, lightly sweet, and honestly feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast — but they’re packed with protein, fiber, and nourishing ingredients that actually keep you full.
This is one of those breakfasts I prep once and then look forward to all week. It reheats beautifully, holds together like a slice of cake, and feels indulgent without being heavy. Even my kids treat this like a bakery-style breakfast, which is always a win.
Why You’ll Love These Baked Oats
Tastes like strawberry cheesecake cake
Packed with protein from cottage cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt, and protein powder
No overnight soaking required
Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
Soft and creamy inside, lightly set on top
Perfect if you want something warm and cozy but still healthy
If you’ve tried overnight oats and just can’t do the texture, this is such a good alternative.
These strawberry cheesecake baked oats are proof that breakfast can feel indulgent and still be good for you. It’s warm, filling, naturally sweet, and packed with protein — without tasting like a “healthy” recipe.
If you’ve been stuck rotating the same breakfasts or just can’t do overnight oats, this is such a good one to add to your routine. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and honestly feels like cake for breakfast… in the best way.
If you make this, tag me — I love seeing your breakfast prep wins
Tips for this breakfast Meal Prep
Fridge: Store slices in an airtight container for 4–5 days
Freezer: Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months
Reheat: Microwave for 30–45 seconds until warmed through
This is one of my favorite breakfasts to prep on Sunday and grab all week.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social meadia for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Strawberry Cheesecake Baked Oats
Ingredients
Oat Base
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk any kind works
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Cheesecake Swirl
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Strawberry Layer
- 1½ cups chopped strawberries fresh or frozen
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8×8 baking dish.
- Add oats, cottage cheese, eggs, milk, protein powder, baking powder, vanilla, and honey to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Scatter chopped strawberries evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: ~300–330
Protein: ~20–25g
Carbs: ~30–35g
Fat: ~8–10g
Fiber: ~4–5g
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
