Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy oats with juicy strawberries, ready to eat in the morning. Perfect for meal prep and busy days.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, for extra sweetness)
→ Flavorings & Sweeteners
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (Optional)
10 - Additional sliced strawberries
11 - Granola
12 - Chopped nuts
# How To Make It:
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.
02 - Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam (if using).
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Breakfast literally makes itself while you sleep
- Strawberries stay juicy and sweet instead of turning mushy like cooked fruit
02 -
- The texture transforms after 6 hours—don't rush this step or you'll have chewy, unpleasant oats
- Start with less sweetener since the strawberries and jam add plenty of natural sugar
03 -
- Taste the mixture before chilling—adjust sweetener now since adding it later doesn't distribute as well
- If the oats are too thick in the morning, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen them up