Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Print)
Creamy oats with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds make this the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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)
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until thoroughly blended and smooth.
02 - Gently fold in diced strawberries and strawberry jam if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide mixture evenly between two jars or containers, leaving adequate space for expansion.
04 - Cover securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, until oats have softened and achieved creamy consistency.
05 - Stir oats in morning, adding splash of milk if desired. Top with additional strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can literally wake up to breakfast already made
- The strawberries soften into natural sweet jewels that burst with every spoonful
02 -
- The texture should be creamy and spoonable not stiff like cement
- These actually taste better on day two when the strawberries have really settled in
03 -
- Use wide mouth jars for easier spoon access and cleaning
- Mason jars look pretty but any container with a tight lid works perfectly