Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with fresh strawberries and chia seeds, prepared the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast.

# 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 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 container and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats into serving bowls or jars. Top with additional sliced strawberries, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Breakfast practically makes itself while you sleep, turning chaotic mornings into something almost peaceful
  • The texture transforms overnight into this creamy pudding-like bowl that feels indulgent despite being wholesome
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that steel-cut oats stay stubbornly crunchy no matter how long they soak, stick to old-fashioned rolled oats
  • The mixture keeps for 3 days in the fridge, which means you can meal prep Sunday and be set until Wednesday
03 -
  • Taste the mixture before you refrigerate and adjust the sweetness, the flavors will mellow slightly overnight
  • If you are meal-prepping for the week, keep toppings separate and add them right before eating so they stay crunchy

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