Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats blended with fresh strawberries and chia seeds, soaked overnight for a convenient healthy breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# Directions:
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 until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container 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 strawberries, nuts, or coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your morning self will thank your evening self for doing all the work ahead of time
- The strawberries soften into sweet jewels while the oats turn impossibly creamy without any cooking
02 -
- The oats continue softening in the fridge, so after day three the texture becomes more like traditional cooked oatmeal
- Chia seeds can clump together if you do not stir them thoroughly during the initial mixing step
03 -
- Mix your oats in the evening while you are already cleaning up dinner dishes
- Prep multiple jars on Sunday for effortless breakfasts all week long