Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds. Ready overnight for effortless mornings.
# What You'll 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)
→ 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
→ Toppings (Optional)
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# How To Cook:
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 and fully incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam if using extra sweetness. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers, leaving about half an inch of space at the top for toppings.
04 - Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats have softened and absorbed the liquid, creating a creamy texture.
05 - In the morning, stir thoroughly and add a splash of milk if desired. Top with extra fresh strawberries, granola, or chopped nuts before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You can assemble it in five minutes while half awake and still feel like you meal prepped like a champion
- The chia seeds puff up into this pudding like texture that makes breakfast feel luxurious without any actual effort
02 -
- The texture changes dramatically after 24 hours, so eat within 3 days for the best experience
- Chia seeds need at least 6 hours to fully absorb liquid and create that creamy texture
03 -
- If your strawberries aren't very sweet, add an extra half tablespoon of sweetener
- Use wide mouth jars so you can actually reach the bottom with your spoon