Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds. Ready overnight for effortless mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats and Dairy
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Fruit
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, for extra sweetness)
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (Optional)
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers, leaving about half an inch of space at the top for toppings.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if needed. Top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chia seeds and yogurt make it incredibly filling without feeling heavy
- Meal prep friendly breakfasts that actually taste like a treat
02 -
- The oats need at least six hours to soften properly
- Chia seeds will make the mixture thicken significantly overnight
03 -
- Use wide mouth jars for easier stirring and eating
- Give the mixture a stir right before bed to prevent chia seeds from clumping