Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with fresh strawberries and chia seeds for an effortless morning meal
# 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 (almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# How-To Steps:
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 soften and absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats into serving bowls or jars. Top with additional sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The textures transform overnight into something closer to pudding than porridge
- Morning me is grateful for past me every single time
02 -
- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so texture is best within the first three days
- Mason jars are cute but wide mouth containers make stirring and eating so much easier
03 -
- Double the recipe and make enough for the whole week in one session
- Use clear glass containers so you can see those beautiful strawberry layers