Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats with fresh strawberries, ready overnight for quick mornings.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
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).
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Morning freedom with zero cooking required
- Breakfast that feels like eating dessert for breakfast
02 -
- The oats will look way too liquidy at night—this is normal, the chia seeds and oats soak up most of it by morning.
- These keep for 3 days max before the texture starts getting weirdly gloopy.
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars—they're so much easier to clean and you can actually get your spoon in there.
- If the oats seem too thick in the morning, stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.