Strawberry Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats blended with fresh strawberries and chia seeds, refrigerated overnight 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 (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
11 - Shredded coconut
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
02 - Gently fold in the diced strawberries until distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, allowing 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 desired consistency.
05 - Divide into serving bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, nuts, or coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Five minutes of evening effort buys you a luxurious breakfast that tastes like you spent way more time on it
- The strawberries soften overnight and create this gorgeous pink stained oats effect that feels impossibly fancy
02 -
- The texture thickens significantly overnight, so if you prefer thinner oats, add another quarter cup of milk before chilling
- Steel-cut oats will never soften properly here—stick with old-fashioned rolled oats or you will wake up to disappointment
03 -
- Mix everything the night before a busy morning and thank yourself at 7 AM
- The oats continue softening in the fridge, so eat within three days for best texture