Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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Chocolate Cheesecake in Oatmeal!

These espresso chocolate cheesecake overnight oats are a decadent treat to start your day!

In this recipe, I'll be showing you how to make a delicious overnight oats recipe that I recently came up with! Now, me being me, I was really craving some chocolate. What’s new? I had been enjoying some fun cheesecake oats, such as these Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. As delicious as cheesecake is, a chocolate cheesecake is one epic match! I don’t think I’ve had that many before, but thinking about a good chocolate cheesecake right now is really making my tummy growl. I love the creaminess of cheesecake with the classic decadence of chocolate! Yum!

What better way to enjoy two favorite things than to come up with a chocolate cheesecake overnight oats! These oats ended up being extremely creamy, rich and decadent, and very easy to prepare!

Check out the ingredients you’ll need for these superb overnight oats!

• Rolled oats
• Cocoa powder
• Milk
• Greek yogurt
• Honey
• Vanilla extract
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Cream cheese
• Espresso powder
• Whipped cream and white chocolate chips on top!

PS: Notice this is the ONLY overnight oats recipe I have that has no chia seeds. Why? Well, try this recipe and you’ll see for yourself. In the morning, they’ll be EXTREMELY thick! The chia seeds wouldn’t add much additional thickness. But of course, feel free to add them if you really want to! They’re packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids with a good balance of carbs and protein too, so if you want the nutritional benefits of chia seeds, then by all means go ahead!

A Morning Pick-Me Up!

I’d have to say that while a chocolate cheesecake for breakfast sure would grab my attention, what really enhances these overnight oats even more is the hint of espresso powder added to the base. I’ve had a coffee cake maybe once before, but I know that it was wonderful! I had some espresso powder on hand so I decided to incorporate it in these oats. I actually don’t drink any coffee in the morning, which I guess is a good thing because I don’t rely on anything to wake me up! Actually, what will get me up in the morning (after some grogginess) is looking forward to making something exciting for breakfast in the morning. Well, these were overnight oats, so there was nothing to prepare except for the toppings, but I definitely was looking forward to taking a nice big bite out of these oats!

I don’t think the amount of espresso powder is really enough to give you a huge boost of energy in the morning, but what I can tell you is that it really enhances these creamy oats and complements the cocoa very well. I really recommend you don’t skip this step!

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

How to Prepare These Chocolate Espresso Overnight Oats?

These chocolate cheesecake oats will certainly feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast! Some extra good news here is that these oats take significantly less time than actually making a chocolate cheesecake. Woohoo!

Let’s start by adding the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla and honey in a large mixing bowl.

Mix all of these ingredients really well!

Let it chill in the fridge ideally overnight or for 4-6 hours. Finish these oats off with some whipped cream, honey for sweetness, and some chocolate chips to really make it feel like you're having a rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake for breakfast! If you’d like, you can skip the aerosol can and make your own Amazing Whipped Cream at Home! I like to add a few chocolate chips on top to mimic those little chocolate pearls you find on cheesecakes!

There you have it! Now, it’s time for you to gather your ingredients and get a bowl ready to prepare your next delicious breakfast recipe! Have it waiting for you in the fridge before a busy morning and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Not in These Cheesecake Overnight Oats: No Oven, No Graham Crackers, No Lemon

These oats borrow the flavor of cheesecake, not the method. They never see the oven: this is a no-cook recipe, and the only waiting is at least 6 hours in the fridge. There is no graham cracker or cookie crust, no lemon juice, no lemon zest and no strawberry jam swirled through. The cheesecake tang comes from just 2 tbsp of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt, stirred straight into the oats along with 1 1/2 tbsp of cocoa powder and 1 tbsp of espresso powder. If you miss the crunch of a crust, a crushed graham cracker on top is an easy extra, but it is not part of the recipe.

Swaps for the Sweetener, Milk, Oats and Chocolate

The sweetener here is 2 tbsp of honey. Maple syrup works in the same amount (it is slightly thinner), and agave nectar does too if you want a milder taste. The recipe uses 2/3 cup of milk, and almond milk, cashew milk or coconut milk can all replace it. For the oats, 2/3 cup of quick oats is used; old-fashioned rolled oats work if you pulse them 2 to 3 times in a blender first so they soften overnight.

Out of cocoa powder? Melt dark chocolate instead, about 1 ounce for every tablespoon of cocoa, for a richer flavor. Instant coffee can replace the espresso powder at 1.5 times the amount. Are these vegan? Not as written: the base has Greek yogurt, cream cheese, milk and honey. Plant milk and coconut whipped cream are easy dairy-free swaps, but the yogurt and cream cheese would need plant-based versions as well.

Meal Prep, Toppings and Nutrients per Jar

Everything goes into one bowl: the wet ingredients (milk, Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla) and the dry ones (oats, cocoa powder and espresso powder) get mixed well and poured into a mason jar. The recipe card tops the jar with blueberries before sealing, then adds sliced banana and a little extra honey when you serve it, or finish with whipped cream and white chocolate chips. With 10 minutes of prep and an overnight rest, this is an easy meal prep breakfast: mix it the night before and grab the jar in the morning.