Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats with juicy strawberries, ready overnight
# 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 & Sweeteners
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional)
06 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Flavorings
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, mix together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers, leaving about half an inch of space at the top for toppings.
04 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. The oats will soften and absorb the liquid, creating a creamy consistency.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well and add a splash of milk if the consistency is too thick. Top with additional sliced strawberries, granola, or chopped nuts before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Wake up to breakfast thats already waiting for you, no morning effort required
- The oats soften into this impossibly creamy pudding-like texture while you sleep
- Customizable enough that youll never get bored with the same combination twice
02 -
- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so 6 hours is my sweet spot for texture that still has some bite
- Chia seeds can clump together if you dont stir them in really well at the beginning
- Mason jars with wide mouths make this so much easier to stir and eat from directly
03 -
- Toast your oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes before soaking to add a nutty depth that's honestly worth the extra step
- Mix your jam with a teaspoon of warm water before adding so it distributes evenly instead of clumping