Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats (Printable)
A luscious blend of fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and rolled oats that prep 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, 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 and fully incorporated.
02 - Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers, ensuring both portions contain similar amounts of strawberries and oats.
04 - Cover containers tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if the consistency is too thick. Top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Breakfast literally makes itself while you sleep
- The strawberries get sweeter and juicier overnight
02 -
- The texture will seem way too liquid when you first mix it but that is exactly how it should be
- These actually taste better on day two or three as the strawberries release more juice
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars so you can actually reach inside with a spoon
- If your strawberries are not very sweet, an extra half tablespoon of honey makes all the difference