Strawberry Overnight Oats (Print View)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with fresh strawberries and chia for a quick, healthy breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberries
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - Additional sliced strawberries
10 - Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats into serving bowls or jars. Top with extra sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its like having breakfast delivered to yourself while you sleep
- The strawberries soften into sweet jammy pockets that make every spoon exciting
02 -
- Steel-cut oats will not work here, no matter how long you soak them
- The texture improves on day two, so making a big batch is actually better
03 -
- Mix everything in the jar youll store it in to save dishes
- Double the recipe and use a large container for family breakfasts all week