Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with fresh strawberries and chia seeds for a quick, healthy morning meal.
# What You 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
09 - Additional sliced strawberries
10 - Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries, distributing them evenly 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 completely.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to achieve your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oats into serving bowls or jars. Top with additional sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This is literally breakfast that makes itself while you sleep
- The texture becomes like a creamy pudding without any cooking required
02 -
- The texture will seem too liquid when you first mix it, but that's exactly how it should be
- These keep beautifully for three days, so double the recipe and save yourself time
03 -
- Taste the mixture before it chills and adjust the sweetness now
- Use certified gluten-free oats if that matters for your diet